About me

I'm an Illustrator and Author living and working in South London. I enjoy focusing on identity within my work, and the relationships between people and the places they inhabit. As well as illustrating and writing, I have also conducted workshops and lectures for Arts University Bournemouth, South London Libraries and Orange Beak Studio.

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Projects

• EditorialA selection of my editorial work for various clients.
• We Want Our Books!A Children's Picture Book looking at the importance of libraries and the power of protest.
• Black and British: An Illustrated HistoryThe Illustrated adaption of David Olusoga's Award Winning History Book.

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Work history

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Illustrator and DesignerJake Alexander Illustration
Jun 2018London, United KingdomFreelance
I am a freelance Illustrator, Designer and Author working for clients including: Penguin Random House, Pan Macmillan, Thames and Hudson, Levine Querido, TCO London, Talat Market ATL, UCLan Publishing, Little White Lies, Lost In Cult, Shelf Heroes, and ITS FREEZING IN LA.

Skills

• Illustration
• Editorial Illustration
• Book Illustration
• Design
• Drawing
• Writing
• Character Art
• Digital art
• Narrative Illustration

Education

BA IllustrationArts University Bournemouth
Aug 2015 - May 2019Bournemouth, United Kingdom
First Class Honours in BA Illustration at Arts University Bournemouth.

Awards

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Academy of British Cover DesignThe Academy of British Cover Design
Cover shortlisted.
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Klaus Flugge PrizeKlaus Flugge Prize
Long-listed for the Klaus Flugge Prize.

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