Hi, I’m David Neal, a freelance illustrator and designer with over a decade of experience creating storyboards, characters, and visual development. Most of which was done in the children’s books sector. I transform concepts into engaging visuals and environments, collaborating with teams to deliver high-quality images for clients including Disney, Marvel, and Lego. I bring imagination to life across traditional and digital media, from ink and watercolor to Photoshop, illustrator and Procreate, and I’m always eager to learn new tools to expand what’s possible. I’m proficient in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Procreate, Manga Studio, and more, with a strong eye for color, balance, and layout. I love tackling varied projects—book illustration, album art, and concept design—and I’m motivated by challenging briefs and collaborative creative processes. I’m continuously improving my craft to exceed client expectations and deliver compelling visuals on time.

David Neal

Hi, I’m David Neal, a freelance illustrator and designer with over a decade of experience creating storyboards, characters, and visual development. Most of which was done in the children’s books sector. I transform concepts into engaging visuals and environments, collaborating with teams to deliver high-quality images for clients including Disney, Marvel, and Lego. I bring imagination to life across traditional and digital media, from ink and watercolor to Photoshop, illustrator and Procreate, and I’m always eager to learn new tools to expand what’s possible. I’m proficient in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Procreate, Manga Studio, and more, with a strong eye for color, balance, and layout. I love tackling varied projects—book illustration, album art, and concept design—and I’m motivated by challenging briefs and collaborative creative processes. I’m continuously improving my craft to exceed client expectations and deliver compelling visuals on time.

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Hi, I’m David Neal, a freelance illustrator and designer with over a decade of experience creating storyboards, characters, and visual development. Most of which was done in the children’s books sector. I transform concepts into engaging visuals and environments, collaborating with teams to deliver high-quality images for clients including Disney, Marvel, and Lego. I bring imagination to life across traditional and digital media, from ink and watercolor to Photoshop, illustrator and Procreate, and I’m always eager to learn new tools to expand what’s possible.

I’m proficient in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Procreate, Manga Studio, and more, with a strong eye for color, balance, and layout. I love tackling varied projects—book illustration, album art, and concept design—and I’m motivated by challenging briefs and collaborative creative processes. I’m continuously improving my craft to exceed client expectations and deliver compelling visuals on time.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance Illustrator at Dynamo Design
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2022
Produced imaginative illustrations for children's books; created intricate artwork using ink, watercolors, charcoal, oil, paints, pencils and computer software; transformed concepts into characters and environments; collaborated with marketing and creative teams to deliver high-quality images and illustrations; contributed as a concept artist and character designer for studio pitches.
Concept Artist / Character Designer at Dynamo Design
July 1, 1996 - Present
Produced imaginative illustrations for children's books; created intricate art using ink, watercolors, charcoal, oils, paints, pencils and digital software; collaborated with marketing and creative teams to deliver high-quality images for Disney, Marvel and Lego; worked as a concept artist and character designer for studio pitches.

Education

BA (Hons) Animation at Arts Institute Bournemouth
January 11, 2030 - December 1, 2025
ND Graphic Design at Plymouth Art College
January 11, 2030 - December 1, 2025
GNVQ Business Studies at Plymouth College of Further Education
January 11, 2030 - December 1, 2025

Qualifications

GNVQ Business Studies
January 11, 2030 - December 1, 2025
Professional Illustrator
July 1, 1996 - December 1, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education