Creative Presence: Where Am I Now?

Shuka Bureau

I really admire the vivid use of colour used in Bureaus work and the use of composition that creates depth within the image. I think that the addition of typography transforms this image, even though it may have been used for a publication, I still think it adds an aesthetic value. The surrealism and playfulness with scale gives the image a really contemporary feel. 

Creative Presence: Intro + Research

Who are you?

Where do you want to work?

Areas/creative field?

Why?

How?

This is PPP.

Pester People - gain contacts from tutors. When I leave LCA, Ideally I should have 50/60 contacts, relating to progression of my career. 

What area do I want to work in? 

In this session, I brought up my interest in branding and/or advertising. I have always liked the idea of contextualising my illustrations which is why I think these platforms appeal to me so much. Each platform would have a certain pathway that I should go down in order to work in these fields. 

Would I need an agent? 

Production Companies? 

blinkart.co.uk - This is a group of production companies that each specialise in their own unique field. A really good place to start in getting to know what is out there. Also a good source of contemporary artists. 

Companies that specialise in printed campaigns?

Heart Design

Big Active

Village Green

Look into advertising agencies?

I need to get my head around the process and transactions that would need to take place in order for me to work with/for a production company. I'm really glad I've managed to identify some starting points for where my practice could be headed, as prior to this I was completely unsure. 

Sara Gelfgren

Robert Jae-Heng

I found this artist on the Association Of Illustrators site, and really admire the subtle use of texture with shape. I am unsure if these are mixed media pieces or digitally created, however I think they definitely achieve a sense of authenticity. I also admire this artists website layout and think that it clearly displays the work in a sleak and professional way. 

Creative Presence: CV Draft

Bio

Hi there! 
I am a leeds based contemporary illustrator with a passion for funky fresh visuals. With a keen visual eye, I am interested in various disciplines of image making, specialising in mixed media digital composites, driven by shape, texture and colour. 

Education

Carmel College
Foundation Diploma
(2013 - 2014)

Leeds College of Art
BA (Hons) Illustration
(2014 - 2017)

Experience

Photoshop Workshop Tutor
I helped large groups of younger students improve their photoshop skills, to create digital composites for their photography A-level. I was also available to give 121 feedback on their work. 

Sign Painter
Commissioned to paint the shop front sign for Daniel's Cafe & Bistro, demonstrating a high level of craft and attention to detail. The process involved designing stencils and painting. 

D&AD 2016
I entered the Desperados Brief, attempting to unite urbanites and create an unforgettable party experience with Desperados. I created a glow in the dark campaign featuring packaging designs and promotional material. 

Secret 7"
Designs for 7 tracks, old and new, to be sold for Amnesty International. 

'Off The Page' print exhibition at Colours May Vary 
I created a screen printed book to be sold at the show. 

Work

Carmel College Ambassador (2012 - 2013)

Part-time Sales Assistant/Visual Merchandiser at Burton Menswear (2014 - present)

Skills

Digital Rendering
Adobe Photoshop - custom brushes
Adobe Illustrator 
Photography
Print Making

References

On Request

Association Of Illustrators Talk - Notes

Such an interesting talk and massively helpful. Really good to know that this group exists in order to help professionals out. Makes me feel alot more comfortable about the future. The handouts we received, contract templates will also come in handy. Really excited to have been in the talk. 

The Association Of Illustrators

The AOI was set up so that Illustrators would get their original artwork back, after submitting it for commercial use. 

It is a trade association for Illustrators.

Fighting the government for copyright laws.

Website - If using a website to promote yourself, make sure it is functional / simple / Phone + Tablet friendly.

Collectives - Starting a collective can be really appealing to art directors. 

Communicate Visually in your own style.

'Drawings of girls I've seen on tumblr' got it's own exhibition - think about how you can be unique. 

Social Media, live voice for you as a creative - only effective if you use it regularly. Always be professional. Don't post sneak peaks. 

LinkedIn

Contacting People - Physical Mailers are always effective. Make sure you research the art directors before you send it. Email a PDF of 1-5 images no bigger than 1mb in total. Research exactly who you want to work for. 

AOI Client Directories.

Tax

Register for income tax within 3 months of starting your business.

Keep upto date accounts.

Retail all claimable receipts.

Keep paperwork involved with every job.

You may be asked to do tax return.

Copyright

Property right that protects any work by a "creator" - it lasts for 70 years after creators death. 

Independent of physical artwork itself. 

Make sure you read your contract!!! 

Moral rights / Right of paternity - Identified as the creator of the work / right of Integrity

Put name on work when making files - 72dpi

use copyright symbol, put at the bottom of every webpage + social media.

Contracts

Accept commissions in writing every time.

Who is going to do what, when and for how much.

Acceptance of Commission - To _____, I am pleased to accept your commission for artwork as follows. 

DO NOT WORK FOR FREE

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