Ruth Park
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Ruth Park

IllustratorWymondham, UK
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Ruth Park
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Ruth Park

IllustratorWymondham, UK
About me
I am a Freelance Durban based illustrator and graphic designer. My strongest influences are french rococo flourishes the escapism and organicness of it and the way in which humans have used plants for rituals, medicine and meaning in their lives. My work is influenced largely by a fascination with both tangible and biological elements intertwined with fantasy and cultural folklore and festivals. Inviting detailed realism into a surreal working space is at the heart of my artwork. I use ink and pencils mostly because of the detail it lets me have, I also love oil painting and sometimes paint digitally.. I know this will be the best way in which I can help change society for the better by donating some of my earnings to great causes to lessen the massive inequalities of manmade social constructs.
Projects
  • Midas Woodland - British Endangered motif
    Midas Woodland - British Endangered motifI was inspired by my Norwegian heritage of rosemaling swirls and viking knotwork. I have recently emigrated to the UK so drew local endangered or rare flora and fauna. These colourways are available for sale on my society6 shop. https://society6.com/ruthpark
  • Watercolour Wedding Maps
    Watercolour Wedding MapsDigitally painted with watercolour in Affinity Designer.
  • Book Illustration
    Book IllustrationIllustration using digital art software Krita, for Shuter and Shooter educational books.
  • Curiosity Matters Logo and Website illustrations and layout Blueprint
    Curiosity Matters Logo and Website illustrations and layout BlueprintCuriosity Matters Logo and Website illustrations and layout Blueprint, The marketing hub ( https://www.marketinghub.co.za/ ) did the actual web development - I did the look and feel and custom illustrations, I love working with Sandra and Carol!! http://www.curiositym.co.za/. I did their presentations slides too!. using GSlides which I love! I did the vector illustrations using a default texture brush in Affinity Designer. - I love that program because the nodes are big, not teeny like Adobe
  • Happy Halloween Animation
    Happy Halloween AnimationThis is my first animation!! enjoy!
  • Floral Textile Patterns
    Floral Textile PatternsPersonal Work - Floral Patterns created with Krita and Affinity designer. https://society6.com/product/blue-flower3427388_blackout-curtain?curator=ruthpark
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Work history
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    Senior Graphic DesignerBeetle Inc
     - Pinetown, South AfricaFull Time
    Logo Design, Corporate Identity, Corporate Stationery, Vector Illustration, Info-graphic Design, Website UI Design, Social Media Design, Newsletter Design, Concept Development, Presentation Design, Print Advert Design, Photo Retouching, Calendars, Trade Presenters, P.O.S Design, Packaging Design, Magazine Layout, Vehicle Branding, Large Format Signage.
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    Mid/Senior Graphic DesignerThe 13th Floor
     - Durban, South AfricaFull Time
    Vector Illustration, Photo Retouching, Logo Design, Corporate Identity, Visual Identity, Large Format Signage, Retail Broadsheet leaflets and Campaign Design, Social Media Design, Print Advert Design, Calendars, Trade Presenters, P.O.S Design, Packaging Design, Magazine Layout, Vehicle Branding and Preflight Printing Prep.
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Skills
  • Textile Design
  • Illustration
  • Vector Illustration
  • Oil Painting
  • Portrait Artist
  • Lettering
  • Collage Art
  • Digital Painting
Awards
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    3rd Place Designer of the YearCaxton Community Newspapers
    I was one of the 10 finalist designers chosen to have a marathon design challenge competition and won 3rd place. I would have liked more time to get to know each designer but it was fun anyway.
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    Best Small Newspaper AdvertCaxton Community Newspapers
    An advert for a dance studio