Self-introduction

I am currently an illustration student, and have many qualities that would make me able to effectively promote my own portfolio and work with clients. Some of the professional qualities that I possess are good organisational and time-keeping skills, working to the highest possible standard, and being able to plan and execute tasks efficiently. Personal qualities I possess include focus, good personal hygiene, being reflective on my work and the work of others, and having a unique perception of the world that can be brought into my art. If someone else were to describe me, they would say I was quiet, tidy, hard-working and intelligent.

Within my work as an illustrator, my specialist skills consist of traditional drawing, painting, and digital art. I am passionate about storytelling, and the way a larger narrative is told, through both visual and literary medium. I enjoy becoming a part of a story's universe, and always having that universe be a part of me. I am also passionate about non-vocal music, how a core melody can bring something to life and evoke an emotion within the participant that stays with them - similar to that of physical art.

Someone should hire/commission me because I have the knowledge and skills at my disposal to find a way of achieving the highest personal standard, and the motivation to get the task done. Unique things I can offer are my social commentary on many aspects of our culture - as an outsider looking in - as well as my willingness to explore deeper philosophical and existential questions about life.

The purpose of my imagery is to capture the detail of life, while showing my own interpretations of the world. In one sentence, I would define my practice as detailed, heavily monochromatic and lightly experimental. With this in mind, I want to illustrate characters and environments that inspire me not only from real life, but also fiction. My target audience is not defined, as people of all ages can take something away from my work.

I want to portray an adaptable style. The pros of this style are that you always have a structure to work from and a set level to work towards, in regards to referencing a similar style. However, this style has cons, in the form of artistic limitations - it may be more difficult to portray more personal thoughts/visions through an adaptable style.

      A signature style has advantages also, in that you are given freedom of interpretation, choice of colour/medium, and a visual style that is completely unique. Although, it is not without its drawbacks, such as difficulties in the development of a brand new style - all things that are new ultimately reference things that came before.

I am looking to be an illustrator part-time. Alongside a freelance illustration practice, I will be a writer for an online gaming website. On the topic of becoming a freelance Illustrator, I will need to consider how to look after myself, how much time I will be devoting to my artwork and my writing, how to budget money, how to reach out and contact potential clients. This includes presenting my portfolio of work and using my promotional items to advertise my practise to clients both inside and outside of the art industry.