I’m a highly organised, detail-oriented Fine Art graduate focused on illustration. I bring a thoughtful, determined approach to problem-solving and creative practice, with a strong work ethic and a careful, perfectionist standard for every project. I enjoy working both independently and as part of a team, and I’m currently working as a freelance Children’s Book Illustrator while expanding my artistic knowledge and creativity through education and real-world projects.

Harvey Grace

I’m a highly organised, detail-oriented Fine Art graduate focused on illustration. I bring a thoughtful, determined approach to problem-solving and creative practice, with a strong work ethic and a careful, perfectionist standard for every project. I enjoy working both independently and as part of a team, and I’m currently working as a freelance Children’s Book Illustrator while expanding my artistic knowledge and creativity through education and real-world projects.

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I’m a highly organised, detail-oriented Fine Art graduate focused on illustration. I bring a thoughtful, determined approach to problem-solving and creative practice, with a strong work ethic and a careful, perfectionist standard for every project.

I enjoy working both independently and as part of a team, and I’m currently working as a freelance Children’s Book Illustrator while expanding my artistic knowledge and creativity through education and real-world projects.

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Language

English
Fluent
Welsh
Intermediate

Work Experience

Children’s Book Illustrator (Freelance) at Settle stories
June 1, 2026 - Present
Freelance illustrator supplying bright, bold illustrations for children’s educational stories. Worked as part of the degree-related book/illustration pathway and produced artworks featured on the Settle Stories website and in physical copies distributed across school districts in the UK.
Mural Painter at Camau Bach Nursery (via volunteering opportunity)
August 1, 2023 - September 30, 2023
Worked with another student to develop a finalised mural concept with nursery staff, including sketching and painting the mural on the designated play-area wall. The finished project received recognition in the Cambrian News.
Art Class Assistant at Natalie Chapman (Art classes) / Chapman Framing and Gallery
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2025
Delivered and supported children’s art classes alongside local artist Natalie Chapman. Sessions used different artistic practices and were run at local schools/venues, later expanding into after-school club art classes at Chapman Framing and Gallery.
Gallery Assistant at Gallery Gwyn
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2020
Assisted with hanging artwork and installing exhibitions, supporting day-to-day gallery operations. Also supported waitressing and the selling of work during studios and exhibition periods, helping ensure a welcoming experience for visitors.

Education

BTEC Level 2 First Award NQF in Health and Social Care at Aberaeron Comprehensive School
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2019
A Level Qualifications - Level 3 First Award NQF in Health and Social Care at Aberaeron Comprehensive School
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2021
A* in Fine Art and Design at Aberaeron Comprehensive School
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2021
Bachelor of Arts in Fine Art and Design at Aberystwyth University School of Art
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2026
Bachelor of Art in Fine Art and Design (awaiting confirmation of final degree level) at Aberystwyth University School of Art
January 1, 2026 - July 12, 2026
A Level (Level 3) first award NQF in Health and Social care at Aberaeron Comprehensive School
January 1, 2021 - July 12, 2026
A* in Fine Art and Design at Aberaeron Comprehensive School
January 1, 2021 - July 12, 2026
BTEC Level 2 First Award NQF in Health and Social care at Aberaeron Comprehensive School
January 1, 2019 - July 12, 2026
BTEC Level 2 First Award (NQF) in Health and Social Care at Aberaeron Comprehensive School
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2019
A Level Level 3 First Award (NQF) in Health and Social Care; A* in Fine Art and Design at Aberaeron Comprehensive School
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2021
Bachelor of Art in Fine Art and Design (2:1, Division One) at Aberystwyth University School of Art
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2026
BTEC Level 2 First Award (NQF) in Health and Social Care at Aberaeron Comprehensive School
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2019
A Level (NQF) Health and Social Care – Level 3 First Award (A*) and Fine Art and Design A* award at Aberaeron Comprehensive School
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2021
Bachelor of Art in Fine Art and Design (2:1, Division One) at Aberystwyth University School of Art
January 1, 2026 - January 1, 2026

Qualifications

MOMA Machynlleth Under 18s - First Prize
January 11, 2030 - June 4, 2026
Book Illustration Competition Winner - Aberystwyth University
January 11, 2030 - June 4, 2026
BTEC Level 2 First Award NQF in Health and Social care
January 1, 2019 - July 12, 2026
A Level (Level 3) First Award NQF in Health and Social care
January 1, 2021 - July 12, 2026
A* award in Fine Art and Design
January 1, 2021 - July 12, 2026
British Sign Language Level One (in progress)
January 1, 2026 - July 20, 2026
BTEC Level 2 First Award (NQF) in Health and Social Care
January 1, 2019 - July 20, 2026
A Level Level 3 First Award (NQF) in Health and Social Care
January 1, 2021 - July 20, 2026
A* award in Fine Art and Design
January 1, 2021 - July 20, 2026

Industry Experience

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