I am a passionate illustrator with a strong background in storytelling and character design. I work across both digital and traditional media, aiming to create expressive and engaging narratives. I focus on producing high-quality work that combines creativity, emotion, and clear storytelling. I am a hard worker who strives to be the best I can be in every task, while also supporting my colleagues. I’m a fast learner, always looking to improve my skills, and I aim to master every new challenge that comes my way.…

Illana Koppit-Brown

I am a passionate illustrator with a strong background in storytelling and character design. I work across both digital and traditional media, aiming to create expressive and engaging narratives. I focus on producing high-quality work that combines creativity, emotion, and clear storytelling. I am a hard worker who strives to be the best I can be in every task, while also supporting my colleagues. I’m a fast learner, always looking to improve my skills, and I aim to master every new challenge that comes my way.…

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I am a passionate illustrator with a strong background in storytelling and character design. I work across both digital and traditional media, aiming to create expressive and engaging narratives. I focus on producing high-quality work that combines creativity, emotion, and clear storytelling.

I am a hard worker who strives to be the best I can be in every task, while also supporting my colleagues. I’m a fast learner, always looking to improve my skills, and I aim to master every new challenge that comes my way.

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Work Experience

Children's Party Host at Ninja Warrior UK
September 26, 2024 - May 1, 2026
I know this job hasn't got relevance to my art career but I thought I might add it in to show my customer service experience. I hosted children's birthday parties which included serving them food and drink, monitoring them on the inflatables and climbing frames, making sure safety videos were watched and that they had lots of fun. I also worked on the cafe too, serving food and drinks to customers.
Party Host, Café Assistant, Court Marshall at Ninja Warrior UK
January 1, 2024 - Present
Hosted children’s birthday parties by preparing guests with wristbands and grippy socks before they played on inflatables and climbing frames. Served food after their allocated play time and supported the café by serving customers food and drink. Worked as a court marshal by supervising children during activity, enforcing rules, and helping keep them safe and out of harm’s way. Completed a DBS check before starting the role.
Freelance Artist at Myself
September 12, 2023 - Present
I made stickers and artwork prints to sell at my universities open days and even MCM Comic Con London as part of a university project.
Waitress at The Harvester
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2023
Served customers food and drinks while ensuring guests were comfortable and that allergies were monitored to prevent health and safety issues. Served at the bar, pouring pints for adults and drinks for children. Assisted with kitchen tasks such as polishing cutlery, loading the dishwasher, and helping prepare customers’ desserts.

Education

Bachelor of Arts with Honours Cartoon and Comic Arts at University of Staffordshire
September 16, 2023 - May 8, 2026
I received the grade Second Class, First Division (2:1)
BTEC Level 3 Nation Extended Diploma in Art and Design Practice, Illustration at South Essex College
September 20, 2021 - June 2, 2023
I received the Triple Grade Distinction Merit Merit
B A Hons Cartoon and Comic Arts (Second Class: 1st Division (2:1)) at University of Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2026
BTEC Level 3 Illustration Diploma (Distinction - Merit - Merit) at South Essex College, Southend-on-Sea
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2023
GCSEs at The Eastwood Academy, Eastwood, Essex
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2021

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Retail, Travel & Hospitality
    Brielle: An Andromeda Story

    In a future where men have become obsolete and society is ruled entirely by women, humanity faces their biggest crisis yet: a collapsing birth rate. After creating Hybrid Humans, the government deem them too dangerous and begin to eliminate them. One Hybrid child, Brielle, refuses to give up her escape. When the government closes in, she is forced to leave her whole life behind. Now being hunted for what she is, Brielle wonders if she really is the mistake the government has made her out to be, or, the last surviving chance for saving Earths’ humanity.

    This is a comic I started with my dad and created it to submit as my final major project at university.