Wednesday, November 26, 2014

Major Illustrator Crush

I've just discovered the work of London based illustrator, Charlotte Trounce, and i'm in capital L Love!.

Charlotte's work has a simple, childlike quality which is masterfully executed with a rigorous use of the elements of design. Eclectic colour use, form and texture are all used to cleverly guide the eye, and entertain the mind with an uninhibited sense of fun.

Charlotte's work has featured in the New Yorker and British Elle.

http://charlottetrounce.co.uk/



Friday, November 7, 2014

Freelance for hire!

So I just took the risk of my life - I quit my job in retail management and am now focusing my energies into developing my creative skills a a freelance Illustrator/stationery designer/Costume & fashion designer!

I am equally terrified and excited, but know that this i the type of work i'm MEANT to be doing. It gets me out of bed in the morning, and leaves me going to bed fully content at night. At 28 years old, I've been through enough to know what I need in life to live well, and to have my needs satisfied. I know what I can give, and what I am willing to sacrifice.

I have been drawing since i could pick up a pencil, and I was designing before I even knew what designing was. It comes naturally to me, being able to conceptualise matter, concepts; always trying to create rich and evocative visual experiences for people.

I am not saying that just because I have drawn since I was three that this gives me the right to call myself an artist. I need to make clear now that I am committed to trying to get better at what I do, always learning, evolving and improving. I am committing to a lifelong school of knowledge of design.

I never thought that a life like this was possible, but I feel fantastic.

I look forward to sharing my journey with you as my story unfolds!