Hand-drawn pen and ink illustration harnessing traditional creative workflows and techiques. I create hand-drawn illustrations, murals and participatory visual artworks for galleries, festivals and community projects. based in London, UK. My practice spans conceptual illustaion, design, visual public art, youth work and education and collaborative projects. I enjoy a hands-on making approach to concept development and creative process. I don't use any generative AI in my work. I hope you enjoy browsing my project selection highlighting my skillset.…

Joe Furlong

Hand-drawn pen and ink illustration harnessing traditional creative workflows and techiques. I create hand-drawn illustrations, murals and participatory visual artworks for galleries, festivals and community projects. based in London, UK. My practice spans conceptual illustaion, design, visual public art, youth work and education and collaborative projects. I enjoy a hands-on making approach to concept development and creative process. I don't use any generative AI in my work. I hope you enjoy browsing my project selection highlighting my skillset.…

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Hand-drawn pen and ink illustration harnessing traditional creative workflows and techiques. I create hand-drawn illustrations, murals and participatory visual artworks for galleries, festivals and community projects. based in London, UK.

My practice spans conceptual illustaion, design, visual public art, youth work and education and collaborative projects. I enjoy a hands-on making approach to concept development and creative process. I don’t use any generative AI in my work. I hope you enjoy browsing my project selection highlighting my skillset.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Visual Artist at Self-employed
January 1, 2005 - Present
Independent visual artist focusing on murals, screen printing, installation, illustration and decorative painting for festivals, galleries and community projects.
Freelance Printmaker at Self-employed
January 1, 2007 - Present
Operated a printmaking practice offering workshops and commissioned work for music, fashion and art projects.
Freelance Illustrator at Self-employed
January 1, 2022 - Present
Freelance illustration for clients including publishing and creative agencies; development of character design and visual concepts.
Freelance Graphic Designer at Self-employed
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2022
Graphic design and branding work across music and arts sectors; merchandise, album artwork and promotional material.
Décor Artist at Self-employed
January 1, 2016 - Present
Lead décor painter and scenic artist for venues, theatres and festival installations; set decoration and crafts.
Scenic Painter at Self-employed
January 1, 2021 - Present
Professional scenic painter for theatre, film and events; painting, finishing and prop decoration.
Co-founder / Director / Workshop Coordinator at Minesweeper Collective
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2019
Co-founded a cooperative print studio; ran public workshops, residencies and commissions, expanding to DIY Space for London and international collaborations.
Co-founder / Director / Co-curator at Undercurrents Gallery
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2019
Co-founded a small public art gallery inside The Birds Nest music venue; organized monthly exhibitions and collaborations with artists, musicians and communities.
Youth Worker / Resident Artist at Progress for London
April 1, 2017 - Present
Youth work, community mural painting, gardening and urban regeneration projects; partnerships with schools and NHS initiatives.
Online Tutor at Progress for London
January 1, 2019 - Present
Online tutoring and arts-based education..
Visual Artist at Self Employment
January 1, 2005 - Present
Self-employed visual artist producing murals, printmaking, illustration and design work; involved in galleries and festivals including Minesweeper Collective and Progress for London.
Freelance Printmaker at Self Employment
January 1, 2007 - Present
Freelance printmaking studio practice; screen printing for commissions and exhibitions.
Freelance Illustrator at Self Employment
January 1, 2022 - Present
Freelance illustration work for clients; development of projects since 2022.
Freelance Graphic Designer at Self Employment
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2022
Graphic design work for various clients (2010–2022).
Décor Artist at Joe Furlong Creative Services
January 1, 2016 - Present
Décor and signwriting for venues and events; lead décor artist for Four Quarters Arcade Bar.
Scenic Painter at Joe Furlong Creative Services
January 1, 2021 - Present
Scenic painting for productions and installations.
Co-founder / Director & Workshop Co-ordinator at Minesweeper Collective
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2019
Co-founded visual arts and printmaking co-operative; ran studio, public workshops, residencies; Erasmus exchanges.
Progress for London – Youth Worker / Resident Artist at Progress for London
April 1, 2017 - Present
Work based in Lambeth combining youth work, community mural painting, gardening and urban regeneration; coordinating corporate responsibility workshop days and educational projects.
Co-founder / Director & Curator at Undercurrents Gallery
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2019
Co-founded The Birds Nest gallery in Deptford; organized monthly exhibitions and supported emerging artists.
Online Tutor at Progress for London / Self-employed
January 1, 2019 - Present
Online teaching and mentorship within the arts; non-curricular education.

Education

MA Illustration (with Hons: Distinction) at Falmouth University
August 1, 2022 - August 1, 2024
MA Illustration (with Hons: Distinction) at Falmouth University
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2024

Qualifications

MA Illustration
August 1, 2022 - August 1, 2024
Masters Degree with Hons (Distinction), Falmouth University

Industry Experience

Education, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services, Other, Media & Entertainment, Manufacturing
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