About me

I am a London-based illustrator with a passion for creating bespoke illustrations designed especially for you. My aim is to capture your magical moments and memories (however big or small) through the medium of illustration. From celebratory wedding portraits to pet portraits (which lets face it, are equally as important!), I love to translate whatever you have in mind onto the page. For the last two years I have been working as a Product Development Assistant in the licensing sector. In this time I've managed multiple licensees across a range of product categories, including; publishing (books and magazines), back-to-school, toys and games, fashion accessories, gifts, stationery and confectionery. I also have industry experience working in sales, retail, trade shows and events. The visual arts drive me but I am constantly inspired by the creative industry as a whole, whether it's literature, music, performance or dance. I am also really motivated by charity work and I have run a range of charity art projects; Art for Arthritis UK, SISTER Print Project for Marie Curie UK and The Great Family Portrait Project for the Great Ormond Street Hospital Children's Charity. To have a look at my work, please visit my website www.alicedear.co.uk If you would like to get in touch, I would love to hear from you. Please send me an email at alicedearillustration@gmail.com. You can also find me on Instagram and Twitter with the tagline @A_Wasp_In_A_Wig OPEN TO: Available job roles in design and illustration.

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Projects

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  Lavender FieldsA piece inspired by Tim Walker's work in India. I wanted to create my own interpretation of his beautiful photography and bring it to life in a quick GIF using Adobe Photoshop.
• Robyn in VogueA fashion illustration brought to life with animation. This piece was commissioned for a Vogue-lover's birthday.
• Up in the StarsAn animated illustration of a couple in love, commissioned as a birthday present.

Work history

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Illustrator & DesignerAlice Dear Illustration
Oct 2019London, United KingdomFreelance
I am a London-based illustrator with a passion for creating bespoke illustrations designed especially for you. My aim is to capture your magical moments and memories (however big or small) through the medium of illustration. From celebratory wedding portraits to pet portraits (which lets face it, are equally as important!), I love to translate whatever you have in mind onto the page. To have a look at my work, please visit my website www.alicedear.co.uk
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Product Development AssistantSantoro Licensing
Sep 2017London, United KingdomFull Time
Assisting licensees design products and stay on brand, whilst ensuring they meet proposed deadlines and planned launch dates. I've worked on a range of product categories from book and magazine publishing to confectionery. A few of the companies I've worked with are Editions Larousse, Play Press, Pon Pon Edizioni, Minoas, Tupperware, La Piara, Stor and CYP Brands.

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Skills

• Analogue Drawing
• Printing
• Painting
• Adobe Creative Suite
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Office

Education

BA (hons) IllustrationLeeds Arts University
Sep 2013 - Jun 2016Leeds, United Kingdom
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Art and Design Foundation DiplomaOxford Brookes University
Sep 2012 - Jun 2013Oxford, United Kingdom

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Duke of Edinburgh Bronze AwardDuke of Edinburgh