Painting and drawing are my forms of expression and I am looking for work in the visual arts I have a level 3 in Education and Training as well as a BA Hons in Fine Art – Painting and Drawing. In my current role as a wellbeing and Youth development Lead, I have successfully delivered educational and inspiring art based content to individuals around themes of Colour therapy, chromatic adaptation, composition, 2D design, illustration and Art history to help with wellbeing, confidence, self-reflection and evaluation. I have delivered community workshops and exhibited for the NHS and The Wallich, as well as illustrating numerous publications for Candy Jar Independent publisher. I am competent at using illustration software and GNU image manipulation software, and this has enabled me to create informative, interactive and versatile session content to cater for various learning styles and abilities.
2017-PRESENT
CANDY JAR BOOKS – FREELANCE ILLUSTRATOR
Cardiff based publishing house.
Illustrating numerous publications for authors.
Meeting deadlines.
Able to use Adobe Photoshop, GNU Image Manipulation, Light X and Booksmart.
Working to the requirement of the authors, effective and regular contact with artwork updates throughout the process.
Pen and ink illustrations, Acrylic painting, hand drawn images.
2023 – KEYS
NHS WALES and THE WALLICH
Working with marginalized individuals.
Creating and designing a project around homelessness.
Creating collaborative artworks that explore identity and the idea of home.
Lived experience of the homelessness sector.
Making close connections with the workshop participants to make pieces that aim at improving the wellbeing and representation of patients and service users.
Through running this project, the Arts for Health and Wellbeing Team’s aim was to use collaborative art to breakdown the stigma around homeless and allow residents to feel more connected and welcome in NHS services.
Artworks have been installed at the Julian Hodge Hostel on permanent display to increase the tranquillity of its environment.
2022- POSTCARDS FROM WALES
NHS WALES – ARTS FOR WELLBEING
An exhibition of work celebrating the beauty, spirit and nostalgia of some of Wales’ most iconic landmarks.
This project was designed to bring comfort to the patients of Llandough Hospital and evoke nostalgic memories of the past due to the vintage and retro style.
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