I am an artist/illustrator working freelance for the last 6 years. I have honed in on my skills as a fine artist for several years, which has allowed me to have worked on campaigns with COPA90, the NFL and more. I have worked as an Artist-in-Residence as well, working on commissioned pieces for clients and people on Oxford St. I am looking for a progressive environment which promotes career growth and opportunities.

Thivyan Prabaharan

I am an artist/illustrator working freelance for the last 6 years. I have honed in on my skills as a fine artist for several years, which has allowed me to have worked on campaigns with COPA90, the NFL and more. I have worked as an Artist-in-Residence as well, working on commissioned pieces for clients and people on Oxford St. I am looking for a progressive environment which promotes career growth and opportunities.

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I am an artist/illustrator working freelance for the last 6 years. I have honed in on my skills as a fine artist for several years, which has allowed me to have worked on campaigns with COPA90, the NFL and more. I have worked as an Artist-in-Residence as well, working on commissioned pieces for clients and people on Oxford St. I am looking for a progressive environment which promotes career growth and opportunities.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Artist-in-Residence at CANVVS
December 1, 2024 - Present
Specialize in bespoke hand-painted footwear and portraiture for client commissions. Collaborate in a team of artists to maintain a dynamic studio environment. Contribute to brand identity through live painting, social media content, and in-store activations. Build relationships with clients and industry professionals to expand artistic opportunities.
Visual Artist at Freelance
June 1, 2019 - Present
Sourcing equipment and materials; developing relationships with suppliers. Leased with clients on contracts, negotiating on sales and approvals on drawings. Liaised with companies ahead of proposed campaigns on new product releases, increasing engagement by 10-20%.
Front of House Team Member at Cakehouse Bakery
April 30, 2023 - October 15, 2025
Ensured a seamless and quality customer experience, welcoming an average of 20-30 guests per day. Worked towards financial targets of £400-£600 per day, especially during busy weekends. Adhered to health and safety requirements including food hygiene regulations.
Social Media Marketing Assistant at DNS Accountants
December 31, 2021 - October 15, 2025
Consulted with clients and developed long-term relationships to manage their requirements. Maintained brand consistency by writing content in line with brand guidelines.
Retail Sales Assistant at Ryman/ Cass Art
December 31, 2019 - October 15, 2025
Fostered positive relationships with customers to enhance loyalty and retention. Helped sell promotional items and push sales to achieve KPIs. Drove sales through engagement, upselling, and product knowledge, handling 50-70 customers per day.
Artist-in-Residence at CANVVS
December 1, 2024 - Present
Specialize in bespoke hand-painted footwear and portraiture, catering to client commissions; collaborate with a team of artists to maintain a dynamic and creative studio environment; contribute to brand identity through live painting, social media content, and in-store activations; build relationships with clients and industry professionals to expand artistic opportunities.
Visual Artist at Freelance
June 1, 2019 - Present
Sourcing equipment and materials, developing relationships with suppliers; lease with clients on contracts, negotiating on sales and approvals on drawings; liaised with companies ahead of their proposed campaign on new product releases, increasing engagement by 10-20%.
Front of House Team Member at Cakehouse Bakery
April 1, 2023 - October 15, 2025
Ensuring a seamless and quality customer experience for guests, welcoming on average 20-30 guests per day; working towards financial targets £400-600 per day, especially during busy weekends; adhering to health and safety requirements, including food hygiene regulations.
Social Media Marketing Assistant at DNS Accountants
December 1, 2021 - October 15, 2025
Consulting with clients and developed long-term relationships, maintaining brand consistency by writing content in line with brand guidelines.
Retail Sales Assistant at Ryman / Cass Art
December 1, 2019 - October 15, 2025
Fostered positive relationships with customers to enhance loyalty and retention; helped sell promotional items and push sales to achieve KPIs; drove sales through engagement, suggesting and sharing product knowledge with 50-70 customers per day.
Artist-in-Residence at CANVVS
December 1, 2024 - Present
Specialize in bespoke hand-painted footwear and portraiture, catering to client commissions. Collaborate with a team of artists to maintain a dynamic and creative studio environment. Contribute to brand identity through live painting, social media content, and in-store activations. Build relationships with clients and industry professionals to expand artistic opportunities.
Visual Artist at Freelance
June 1, 2019 - Present
Sourcing equipment and materials, developing relationships with suppliers. Lease with clients on contracts, negotiating on sales and approvals on drawings. Liaised with companies ahead of their proposed campaign on new product releases, thus increasing its engagement by 10-20%.
Front of House Team Member at Cakehouse Bakery
April 1, 2023 - October 15, 2025
Ensuring a seamless and quality customer experience for guests, welcoming on an average 20-30 guests per day. Working towards financial targets ranging from £400-£600 per day, especially during busy weekend. Adhering to all health and safety requirements, including food hygiene regulations.
Social Media Marketing Assistant at DNS Accountants
December 1, 2021 - October 15, 2025
Consulting with clients and developed long-term relationships with them and the company for managing their requirements. Maintained brand consistency by writing content in line with brand guidelines.
Retail Sales Assistant at Ryman / Cass Art
December 1, 2019 - October 15, 2025
Fostered positive relationships with customers to enhance loyalty and retention. Helped sell promotional items and pushing sales to achieve KPIs. Drove sales through engagement of customers, suggestive selling, and sharing product knowledge, to an average of 50-70 customers per day.
Artist -in-Residence at CANVVS
December 1, 2024 - Present
Specialize in bespoke hand-painted footwear and portraiture, catering to client commissions. Collaborate with a team of artists to maintain a dynamic and creative studio environment. Contribute to brand identity through live painting, social media content, and in-store activations. Build relationships with clients and industry professionals to expand artistic opportunities.
Visual Artist at Freelance
June 20, 2019 - Present
Sourcing equipment and materials, developing relationships with suppliers. Lease with clients on contracts, negotiating on sales and approvals on drawings. Liaised with companies ahead of their proposed campaign on new product releases, thus increasing its engagement by 10-20%.
Front of House Team Member at Cakehouse Bakery
April 1, 2023 - October 15, 2025
Ensuring a seamless and quality customer experience for guests, welcoming on an average 20-30 guests per day. Working towards financial targets ranging from £400-£600 per day, especially during busy weekends. Adhering to all health and safety requirements, including food hygiene regulations.
Social Media Marketing Assistant at DNS Accountants
December 1, 2021 - October 15, 2025
Consulting with clients and developed long-term relationships with them and the company for managing their requirements. Maintained brand consistency by writing content in line with brand guidelines.
Retail Sales Assistant at Ryman/ Cass Art
December 1, 2019 - October 15, 2025
Fostered positive relationships with customers to enhance loyalty and retention. Helped sell promotional items and pushing sales to achieve KPIs. Drove sales through engagement of customers, suggestive selling, and sharing product knowledge, to an average of 50-70 customers per day.
Artist-in-Residence at CANVVS
December 1, 2024 - Present
Specialize in bespoke hand-painted footwear and portraiture for client commissions. Collaborate with a team of artists to maintain a dynamic and creative studio environment. Contribute to brand identity through live painting, social media content, and in-store activations. Build relationships with clients and industry professionals to expand artistic opportunities.
Visual Artist at Freelance
June 1, 2019 - Present
Sourcing equipment and materials, developing relationships with suppliers. Lease with clients on contracts, negotiating on sales and approvals on drawings. Liaised with companies ahead of their proposed campaign on new product releases, thus increasing its engagement by 10-20%.
Front of House Team Member at Cakehouse Bakery
April 1, 2023 - October 15, 2025
Ensuring a seamless and quality customer experience for guests, welcoming on an average 20-30 guests per day. Working towards financial targets ranging from £400-£600 per day, especially during busy weekend. Adhering to all health and safety requirements, including food hygiene regulations.
Social Media Marketing Assistant at DNS Accountants
December 1, 2021 - October 15, 2025
Consulting with clients and developed long-term relationships with them and the company for managing their requirements. Maintained brand consistency by writing content in line with brand guidelines.
Retail Sales Assistant at Ryman/Cass Art
December 1, 2019 - October 15, 2025
Fostered positive relationships with customers to enhance loyalty and retention. Drove sales through engagement of customers, suggestive selling, and sharing product knowledge, to an average of 50-70 customers per day.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree with Honours in Biomedical Engineering at City University - London
September 1, 2016 - June 1, 2019
A-Levels at Whitmore High School - London
September 1, 2014 - June 1, 2016
GCSEs at Whitmore High School - London
September 1, 2010 - June 1, 2014
Bachelor's Degree with Honours in Biomedical Engineering at City University - London
September 1, 2016 - June 1, 2019
A-Levels at Whitmore High School - London
September 1, 2014 - June 1, 2016
GCSEs at Whitmore High School - London
September 1, 2010 - June 1, 2014
Bachelor's Degree with Honours in Biomedical Engineering at City, University of London
September 1, 2016 - June 1, 2019
A-Levels at Whitmore High School - London
September 1, 2014 - June 1, 2016
GCSEs at Whitmore High School - London
September 1, 2010 - June 1, 2014
Bachelor's Degree with Honours in Biomedical Engineering at City University - London
September 1, 2016 - June 1, 2019
A-Levels at Whitmore High School - London
September 1, 2014 - June 1, 2016
Bachelor's Degree with Honours in Biomedical Engineering at City University - London
September 1, 2016 - June 1, 2019
A-Levels at Whitmore High School - London
September 1, 2014 - June 1, 2016
GCSEs at Whitmore High School - London
September 1, 2010 - June 1, 2014

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Industry Experience

Healthcare, Life Sciences, Retail, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education, Other