I am a highly experienced illustrator and educator with over a decade of industry and teaching experience. I specialize in blending traditional and digital illustration techniques while fostering creativity, critical thinking, and technical skills in students. My work as the sole illustrator for the Be Free Campaign children's picture book, alongside my extensive academic background, positions me to provide a professional and personal project finish to an exceptionally high standard.…

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I am a highly experienced illustrator and educator with over a decade of industry and teaching experience. I specialize in blending traditional and digital illustration techniques while fostering creativity, critical thinking, and technical skills in students. My work as the sole illustrator for the Be Free Campaign children's picture book, alongside my extensive academic background, positions me to provide a professional and personal project finish to an exceptionally high standard.…

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I am a highly experienced illustrator and educator with over a decade of industry and teaching experience. I specialize in blending traditional and digital illustration techniques while fostering creativity, critical thinking, and technical skills in students.

My work as the sole illustrator for the Be Free Campaign children’s picture book, alongside my extensive academic background, positions me to provide a professional and personal project finish to an exceptionally high standard.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Illustration Lecturer at Cardiff Metropolitan University
January 1, 2012 - November 26, 2025
Delivered lectures and workshops for undergraduate and postgraduate illustration courses; fostered students' technical skills and creative thinking in traditional and digital media; marked assignments for PGCE Art and Design Technology; mentored final-year projects; integrated real-world industry examples into the curriculum to prepare students for careers in the creative industries.
Senior Illustrator at Be Free Campaign
January 1, 2023 - November 26, 2025
Created illustrations for a children's mental health picture book; collaborated with mental health professionals to address sensitive themes; balanced creativity with the technical demands of professional illustration to meet industry standards and engage young readers.
Illustration Lecturer at Cardiff Metropolitan University
January 1, 2012 - November 27, 2025
Delivered lectures and workshops on undergraduate and postgraduate illustration courses; focused on fostering students' technical skills and creative thinking in traditional and digital media; Marked assignments for PGCE Art and Design Technology students, providing academic support and feedback aligned with master's level expectations; Mentored students through their final-year projects, ensuring their work met academic and industry standards; Integrated real-world industry examples and professional practice into the curriculum to prepare students for careers in the creative industries.
Senior Illustrator at Be Free Campaign
January 1, 2023 - November 27, 2025
Sole illustrator for a children's picture book addressing emotional wellbeing; collaborated with mental health professionals to address sensitive themes; balanced creativity with the technical demands of professional illustration to meet industry standards and engage young audiences.

Education

Master Fine Art at Cardiff Metropolitan University
September 1, 2006 - October 10, 2008
Master of Fine Art (MFA) at Cardiff School of Art and Design
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2009
BA (Hons) Contemporary Textiles Design at Cardiff School of Art and Design
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2006
Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) - Design Technology (Textiles) at Cardiff Metropolitan University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2009
Master of Fine Art (MFA) at Cardiff School of Art and Design
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2009
BA (Hons) Contemporary Textiles Design at Cardiff School of Art and Design
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2006
Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) - Design Technology (Textiles) at Cardiff Metropolitan University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2009

Qualifications

Master of Fine Art (MFA)
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2009
BA (Hons) Contemporary Textiles Design
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2006
Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) - Design Technology (Textiles)
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2009

Industry Experience

Education, Professional Services, Other, Media & Entertainment
    paper Be Free Campaign - Children's Book

    The Be Free Campaign is a Liverpool-based charity committed to making mental health education and support accessible for children and families. At the heart of the organization is a clear mission statement:

    “Our mission is to empower and support mental health in the future of young people, campaigning for change in our mental health infrastructure.”

    By reducing stigma, encouraging open conversations, and fostering a community of empathy and resilience, the Be Free Campaign drives tangible change in young lives. One of its key initiatives involved creating a story-driven children’s book aimed at helping parents nurture their children’s emotional development. Each chapter introduces a different character, representing an emotion or characteristic—such as empathy, patience, confidence, or resilience—to offer relatable, age-appropriate scenarios for families to discuss together.

    As the senior illustrator, I was privileged to bring this vision to life by crafting cohesive, engaging visuals that captured each character’s unique emotional journey. Working closely with the charity and its stakeholders, I ensured that the illustrations aligned with the book’s overall purpose: to help children identify, understand, and manage their feelings in a creative, supportive way, laying the groundwork for healthy emotional growth and open family communication.