My mission is to draw my way around the globe and bring my adventures back home!
I create fresh and upbeat illustrations inspired by my travels both near and far . Simply put I love exploring other cultures, seeing their ways of life, taking in the different styles of architecture .
And I love to then come home and relive it all again by drawing it and creating my interpretations of that area, whether it be by illustrating the buildings, the wildlife, the textiles . . . and not forgetting my huge love of the illustrated map !
I also love keeping a little journal whilst away, jotting down all the random things that happen . They make for the best stories and so I started my travel blog, a place where I can combine my travel illustrations and stories as one .
Projects
Work history
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IllustratorMel Smith Designs
United KingdomFreelance
I have built connections through collaborative projects with clients worldwide, through licensing and commissioned work.
I have created design collections for specific briefs, including repeat and placements prints, for use on a variety of products including kitchen textiles, homewards, pet products and footwear.
I have also developed my of own product ranges with a travel theme, including illustrated maps, architectural drawings and patterns inspired by traditional textiles around the world.
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Freelance CreativeJohnson Cheyne
- Freelance
Creating placement prints and repeat patterns for stationary, gift-wrap, soft furnishings, wall coverings, and baby apparel.
Trend research was key to keep ideas fresh and ready for print trade shows such as Indigo.
Colour matching for clients on existing designs.
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Skills
- Adobe Photoshop
- Hand Drawing
- Map Illustration
- Architectural Illustration
- Childrens Illustration
- Textile Illustration
- Print Pattern
- Repeat Pattern
- Surface Pattern
Education
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BA (Hons) Interior Textiles and Surface DesignUniversity of Wolverhampton
Wolverhampton, United Kingdom
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