I’m Kate Stuart, an Oxford-based illustrator and designer with a BA in Illustration from Falmouth University. I create vibrant digital and traditional artwork largely based on nature and characters. I thrive in dynamic environments, manage social media for my illustration work, and enjoy bringing creative concepts to life—from initial sketches to finished pieces. To see more of my work, please visit my website - _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_ - where you can find my portfolio, as well as previous and ongoing work.

Kate Stuart

I’m Kate Stuart, an Oxford-based illustrator and designer with a BA in Illustration from Falmouth University. I create vibrant digital and traditional artwork largely based on nature and characters. I thrive in dynamic environments, manage social media for my illustration work, and enjoy bringing creative concepts to life—from initial sketches to finished pieces. To see more of my work, please visit my website - _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_ - where you can find my portfolio, as well as previous and ongoing work.

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I’m Kate Stuart, an Oxford-based illustrator and designer with a BA in Illustration from Falmouth University. I create vibrant digital and traditional artwork largely based on nature and characters. I thrive in dynamic environments, manage social media for my illustration work, and enjoy bringing creative concepts to life—from initial sketches to finished pieces.
To see more of my work, please visit my website - Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup - where you can find my portfolio, as well as previous and ongoing work.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance Illustrator at Self-employed / Freelance
January 1, 2016 - November 13, 2025
Self-employed illustrator working with a variety of clients and personal projects, including mural and hoodie design for a school’s psychology department, art fairs as a vendor, and album cover work. Currently developing a graphic novel and selling prints, stickers, and tote bags at local markets.
Art Technician at Matthew Arnold Secondary School
November 1, 2024 - November 1, 2024
Support role in a large Art Department across Fine Art, 3D Design, Textiles, Graphics and Food Technology; maintain classrooms and materials; stock management and distribution; assist lessons one-to-one and with classes; operate heavy machinery (table and band saws) and smaller machinery; design and maintain displays; create promotional posters; assist with school trips; review and maintain health and safety documentation; IT support as needed; documentation of student exam details.
Shift Leader / Bar Staff at The Front Falmouth
June 1, 2023 - June 1, 2023
Shift leader and bar staff performing customer service, stock management, cleaning, and signage creation for menus and advertising. Worked in a CAMRA award-winning pub, contributing to signage and communications with customers and maintaining a fast-paced environment.
Bar Staff at Mango’s, Falmouth
December 1, 2021 - December 1, 2021
Serving drinks and cocktails in a busy nightclub, collaborating with a small team to maintain a safe environment, with additional responsibilities such as glass collection/washing and cloakroom duties.

Education

B.A in Illustration at Falmouth University
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2022

Qualifications

A-Levels
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2018
GCSEs
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2016
L3 Award in Emergency First Aid at Work
March 1, 2024 - November 13, 2025
Enhanced DBS Check
November 1, 2024 - November 13, 2025
Woodwork Machinery Trained
February 1, 2024 - November 13, 2025

Industry Experience

Education, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services
    uniE621 Bang!
    Illustration based on the character Jynx from Netflix’s Arcane.
    uniE621 Killing Floor Book Cover
    Part of an entry to the Penguin Cover Design awards 2024. The brief was to create a new visual categorisation method for their range of literature.
    uniE621 Background piece for Children’s non-fiction book on Sea-life
    Background piece used to demonstrate an animal’s habitat in a non-fiction educational book on sea-life
    paper Whale illustration
    Illustration of a whale - part of on an ongoing project that is aiming to create a non-fiction children’s book on sea life.
    uniE621 Welcome to the rat parade
    Children’s book-styled illustration of a rat in a marching band uniform
    uniE621 Who’s eating who
    Full colour tattoo design concept of a snake wrapped around a heron
    uniE621 Wind Waker
    Splash concept piece based on the Wind Waker game (part of the legend of Zelda franchise)