Hi, I’m Owen Osborne, a creative and detail-driven comic illustrator based in Leeds, UK. I have hands-on experience developing expressive characters, dynamic compositions, and engaging visual narratives. I’m skilled at translating ideas into clear, compelling artwork by building strong draftsmanship, storytelling instincts, and a refined understanding of pacing and panel flow. I enjoy fast-paced, collaborative environments, welcome feedback, and strive to maintain a consistent style and high quality across projects. I’m seeking opportunities to bring imaginative world-building, polished illustration skills, and a proactive creative work ethic to comic, animation, or visual media teams.

Owen Osborne

Hi, I’m Owen Osborne, a creative and detail-driven comic illustrator based in Leeds, UK. I have hands-on experience developing expressive characters, dynamic compositions, and engaging visual narratives. I’m skilled at translating ideas into clear, compelling artwork by building strong draftsmanship, storytelling instincts, and a refined understanding of pacing and panel flow. I enjoy fast-paced, collaborative environments, welcome feedback, and strive to maintain a consistent style and high quality across projects. I’m seeking opportunities to bring imaginative world-building, polished illustration skills, and a proactive creative work ethic to comic, animation, or visual media teams.

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Hi, I’m Owen Osborne, a creative and detail-driven comic illustrator based in Leeds, UK. I have hands-on experience developing expressive characters, dynamic compositions, and engaging visual narratives.

I’m skilled at translating ideas into clear, compelling artwork by building strong draftsmanship, storytelling instincts, and a refined understanding of pacing and panel flow. I enjoy fast-paced, collaborative environments, welcome feedback, and strive to maintain a consistent style and high quality across projects. I’m seeking opportunities to bring imaginative world-building, polished illustration skills, and a proactive creative work ethic to comic, animation, or visual media teams.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Independent Comic Creator (Self-Published) at Self-Employed
January 1, 2023 - Present
Created custom character illustrations and full character sheets for individual clients. Delivered designs based on client briefs, including turnarounds, expression sheets, outfit variations, and prop details. Communicated with clients to refine concepts and incorporate feedback.

Education

UAL Level 3 Foundation Diploma in Art and Design at Carlisle College
January 1, 2024 - February 16, 2026
UAL Level 3 Diploma in Creative Practice: Art, Design & Communication at Carlisle College
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023
UAL Level 3 Extended Diploma in Creative Media Production at Carlisle College
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2022
UAL Level 3 Foundation Diploma in Art and Design at Carlisle College
January 1, 2024 - February 16, 2026
UAL Level 3 Diploma in Creative Practice: Art, Design & Communication at Carlisle College
January 1, 2023 - February 16, 2026
UAL Level 3 Extended Diploma in Creative Media Production at Carlisle College
January 1, 2022 - February 16, 2026
BA (Hons) Illustration at Leeds Art University
January 1, 2024 - February 16, 2026

Qualifications

GCSE English Literature (Grade 9)
January 11, 2030 - February 16, 2026
GCSE English Language (Grade 7)
January 11, 2030 - February 16, 2026
GCSE Mathematics (Higher, Grade 6)
January 11, 2030 - February 16, 2026
GCSE English Literature (Grade 9)
January 11, 2030 - February 16, 2026
GCSE English Language (Grade 7)
January 11, 2030 - February 16, 2026
GCSE Mathematics (Higher) (Grade 6)
January 11, 2030 - February 16, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services
    uniE621 Character Artist / Visual Development
    Transformation Design, Posing & Expression Work Developed a full set of pose and expression sheets to capture the character’s personality, emotional range, and physicality before, during, and after their transformation. Designed a detailed transformation sequence showcasing the shift from human to humanoid rock creature, focusing on anatomy changes, texture evolution, and visual storytelling. Created a background environment that reflected the story’s tone and supported the transformation’s narrative context. Collaborated closely with the project’s writer to translate key story moments into clear visual concepts, ensuring the transformation aligned with character motivations and worldbuilding. Iterated on designs through feedback, refining gestures, expressions, and environmental elements to strengthen the story’s emotional impact.
    uniE621 Character Artist / Visual Development
    Transformation Design, Posing & Expression Work Developed a full set of pose and expression sheets to capture the character’s personality, emotional range, and physicality before, during, and after their transformation. Designed a detailed transformation sequence showcasing the shift from human to humanoid rock creature, focusing on anatomy changes, texture evolution, and visual storytelling. Created a background environment that reflected the story’s tone and supported the transformation’s narrative context. Collaborated closely with the project’s writer to translate key story moments into clear visual concepts, ensuring the transformation aligned with character motivations and worldbuilding. Iterated on designs through feedback, refining gestures, expressions, and environmental elements to strengthen the story’s emotional impact.
    uniE621 Character Design & Turnarounds
    Produced full character turnarounds, ensuring accurate proportions, clean linework, and consistency across multiple angles. Developed a range of outfit variations, adapting designs to match client direction, narrative tone, and stylistic requirements. Collaborated closely with clients to refine silhouettes, adjust details, and incorporate feedback efficiently throughout the design process. Maintained a flexible workflow, iterating quickly while preserving visual cohesion and meeting project deadlines.