BA (Hons) Illustration
Turn the art of your imagination into crafted illustrations and build your portfolio using dedicated multi-media facilities and art studios.
I have been a freelance illustrator for three years, during which time I have illustrated two children's books and am currently working on my third. I also run my own online small business where I illustrate and press my own products such as bottles, mugs, cushions and tote bags.
The thing I enjoy the most about being a children's book illustrator is creating different and unique characters, then exploring who they are within and outside the story - their likes and dislikes, and their characteristics and morals. I then enjoy forming a visual space around them, creating their day-to-day objects, pets and world.
My favourite memory of studying at Solent is the many evening showcases where the art and design subjects got together to present work or to celebrate holidays such as Halloween or Christmas. It was such fun to spend time outside of the taught lesson with my friends and lecturers.
My advice to anyone who wants to follow in my footsteps is to not compare yourself to others who have more experience than you, and to take time to explore your style and have fun with your art.