About me
Hi there!
I am a self-taught, multidisciplinary artist and designer with a background in Fine Art. While primarily focusing on digital illustration and graphic design, I can also work with photography, fine art and branding. I am deeply passionate about all things art and design, with a flair for originality and authenticity.
I spend my free time constantly honing my digital art skills and teaching myself new programs, cooking food with my family, or giving my lovely deaf/blind cat Nibbles some belly rubs!
I am currently pursuing a career in Illustration or Graphic Design so please feel free to contact me anytime at Luke.benjamin.ellis97@gmail.com
Projects
- Drag Queen 'Xaia Mode' Photography Shoot (2019)A photographic series titled 'Becoming' taken for a project for my Fine Art course at university documenting the process of Drag Queen Xaia Mode becoming their alter ego. The goal of this project was to question the moment, if there is one, that someone becomes their alter ego or persona. Can it be pinpointed to one of these photographs, or is it once the transformation is complete?
- LGBT+ Protest Photography and Poster Design (2019)In April 2019, the Queer community took to the streets of London to protest the country of Brunei's condemnation of same sex relationships and marriage. The Sultan of Brunei tried to implement a law that would have resulted in the punishment of queer people with death by stoning. Such barbarism prompted public outcries worldwide, and a protest was held outside the Dorchester Hotel, owned by the Sultan, in order to send a direct message. This work was used during an activism and cultural dissen
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Work history
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Children's Book Illustration CommissionSelf Employed
- United KingdomFreelance
'J-Raine and the Brain' - The story of a superhero
-Worked closely with Author to produce 25 page book for child with a brain tumour (Medulloblastoma)
-Liaised with professional printing services to experiment with various sizes and materials for finished product
-Formatted text and image pages to set specifications to meet quality print standards
-Forged creative connection with client to adapt visual style and language
-Worked efficiently within deadline due to time sensitive nature of project
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Coffee Shop Brand Design CommissionThe Muddy Trowel Community Coffee Shop
- Godmanchester, United KingdomFreelance
The Muddy Trowel is a cafe located inside of the Godmanchester Community Nursery, A community hub with local outreach projects and events.
-Worked closely with client to create multiple stylescapes in order to develop desired aesthetics, experimenting with colour palettes, typography and logo design
-Designed various product and packaging mock-ups for coffee beans, mugs, t-shirts, etc.
-Designing signage for the shop’s interior and exterior
-Researched current industry trends and best practices
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Skills
- Adobe Photoshop
- Adobe Premiere Pro
- Adobe Indesign
- Fine Art
- Illustration
- Photography
- Typography
- Branding
- Editing
- Videography
Education
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Bachelor of Arts (BA) The University Of Loughborough - School Of Art & Design, UK
- Epinal Way, Loughborough LE11 3TU, UK
Year 1:
- Contemporary fine art processes, practices and contexts
- Visual analysis and research skills
- Digital competencies and production skills
- The exploration of concepts and technical skills
- Contextual research and frameworks
Year 2:
- Advanced technical and making skills
- Development of individual practice
- Current debates and concepts in fine art practice
- Locating contemporary practice physically, contextually, theoretically and professionally
- Curatorial practice and theory
Year 3:
- Independent contemporary fine art practice and methodologies
- Independent research in area of history, theory and practice of art
- Professional practice and Final Major Project Art Exhibition
- Led multiple student ran exhibitions
- Explored and developed diverse personal body of work through mediums of drawing, painting, sculpture and print, to photography, video and sound, digital media and interdisciplinary activities
- Expanded on professional, practical, intellectual, and transferable skills by studying art history and visual culture as well as developing new critical connections between culture, society, politics and the environment
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Foundation Diploma in Art and DesignThe University Of Loughborough - School Of Art & Design, UK
- Epinal Way, Loughborough LE11 3TU, UK
- Learnt and developed a broad range of skills in fashion and textiles, visual communication, fine art, and 3D design
- Attended workshops exploring drawing, photography, 3D/2D design, including the art practices mentioned above
- Attended lectures exploring art movements and art history
- Participated in end of year self-directed Final Major Project Exhibition