Freelance Illustrator with experience in both commercial work and personalised commissions. While working freelance, I maintain the senior illustrator position for Bright Zine, an ethical lifestyle magazine. Past clients include Urban Outfitters, Warner Music, Biffy Clyro, Theatre Deli, Immersive Cult, Arksen Foundation, 100 Woman I know, Vevolution, EL&N plus many other private commissions.
My passion for colour, composition, typography and alignment has remained strong throughout my 6-year career as a designer. My work can range from bright and bold, to very detailed and emotional. I love to be challenged and am always open to adapting to different projects.
I am truly passionate about my work and the creative world, and always interested in connecting with people, whether it be regarding commissions, collaborations or even just a chat with fellow creatives.
www.roxanedewar.co.uk
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Projects credited in
- ARKSEN FOUNDATIONBranding, art direction, web design (ongoing). Arsken Foundation is a non-profit organisation that provides project funding, facilitates cutting-edge scientific research and creates innovative media to inspire a greater understanding of the beauty, complexity and fragility of the ocean ecosystem and it’s interfaces with the land around it. The brief for this project was to pay homage to the sea in all it’s beauty, taking inspiration from ancient mythology and alchemy. I commissioned Illustrat
Work history
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IllustratorPaperself
London, United KingdomFull Time
Paperself is a temporary tattoo design company. Within this role I research ideas and design the tattoos. I am asked to hand draw all designs and use programs such as Photoshop and Illustrator on a daily basis.
IllustratorBright Zine
London, United KingdomFreelance
I am currently the lead illustrator at Bright Zine, an ethical lifestyle magazine. Building the branding, fonts and imagery, I started the magazine with two others and have seen it through until today. Working on a freelance basis, I create any editorial pieces needed, event design, layout design, merchandise, and any other visual needs.
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Skills
- Digital Design
- Illustration
- Book Illustration
- Editorial Illustration
- Digital Illustration
- Drawing
- Typography
- Adobe
- Print Design
- Abobe Illustrator
Education
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2:1 BA (Hons) IllustrationThe University of Brighton
- Brighton, United Kingdom
This course let me experiment with different mediums, strengthened my ability to respond quickly to briefs and helped me to think dynamically and innovatively. Overall it helped me to enhance and refine my drawing style.
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PassUAL CCW
- London, United Kingdom
University of the Arts- Camberwell, Chelsea and Wimbledon. I completed a foundation diploma in Art and Design. This intense year was my introduction into the arts education system. It helped me to discover the path into Illustration and let me experiment with all other areas of art and design.