About me

I enjoy illustrating stories that deal with migration, memories and journeys, and I love to make digital collages and experimenting with the intersection between abstract and figurative illustration. For commissions and collaborations you can email me at margarita.illustration@gmail.com

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• Looking for illustrators and writers for a magazine collaboration

Projects

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  Diary of a Young Naturalist | Book CoversI was blown away by the vibrancy of Dara McAnulty’s writing and I wanted my cover to portray this vitality, as well as McAnulty's youthful voice.
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  Voyages | Book ArtsRe-imagined a chapter of Eva Hoffman’s autobiography, ‘Lost in Translation: Life in a new Language’ into concertina form. I used the motif of the map & modes of transportation to show a journey of migrating to a new continent.
• Oblivion | Book PublishingA project illustrating Alice Munro's short story, 'The Bear Came Over The Mountain', about a woman that is developing dementia. I chose to use abstract shapes and mark - making to convey dementia; the mark - making becomes more haphazard towards the end to convey a deteriorating mental state. The text also becomes more haphazard, as it fades and falls out of line. Shortlisted for the World Illustration Awards 2022 | Category: Commercial Publishing | New Talent [https://theaoi.com/wia/?orderby=ra
• Editorial Illustration | Magazine Cover
• Editorial Illustrations
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  Editorial Illustration | Winter Treats

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Projects credited in

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  Arktic Lime Magazine. March '22. Folklore.I wrote and Illustrated for the latest issue of @arkticlime magazine. On the theme of folklore. So naturally I wrote about the East Anglian ghost dog, 'Black Shuck.' Edited by Margarita Louka with great work from Indigo Branscombe, Zsuzsa Goodyer, Xinyuan Yang and others! Read it here: https://issuu.com/arkticlime/docs/march_2022_issue_folklore

Work history

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Junior Graphic DesignerTBC Publishing Ltd
Sep 2022Royston, United KingdomFull Time
- Successfully produce high quality print magazines for real estate agents at the top end of the property market by paying close attention to print requirements and ensuring a consistent layout of the magazine throughout. - Ensure positive customer service with the real estates agents through email and phone communication. - Create advertisements and editorials inside the magazine ensuring that they are consistent with the advertiser’s style. - Ensure a positive working environment within the design studio by being ready to assist fellow designers with any queries.
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Freelance IllustratorSelf Employed
Sep 2021Cambridge, United KingdomFreelance
- Set up and manage a digital magazine, Arktic Lime, with a collection of illustrators which has been running for two years. Ensure the smooth running of the magazine by sourcing new illustrators and writers, editing of the magazine and ensuring all illustrators and writers submit work on time. - Organised a group exhibition in Espacio Gallery, London, with a group of nine artists. Built a strong relationship with the gallery owner by communicating in a professional manner and handling the contract. Built a strong network of artists by updating exhibitors on the course of the exhibition and taking minutes in meetings. Co-organised a successful private view, where sales of artworks were made. - Produced custom artwork according to client’s needs, ensuring a friendly and professional experience for the client throughout.

Skills

• Abobe Illustrator
• Adobe Photoshop
• Adobe Indesign
• Adobe Premiere Pro
• Adobe After Effects

Education

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MA Illustration and Book ArtsAnglia Ruskin University
Aug 2020 - Aug 2021Cambridge, United Kingdom
Grade: Distinction
BA(Hons) IllustrationArts University Bournemouth
Aug 2016 - May 2019Bournemouth, United Kingdom
Grade: 2:1

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Awards

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Shortlisted, Commercial Publishing, New TalentWorld Illustration Awards
https://theaoi.com/wia/margarita-louka-oblivion-2/