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Victoria Sponge Artist / Illustrator

Book covers - picture books - magazines - advertising and one-off illustrations - commercial and private commissions welcome.

Why choose me to work for you?

I am a member of the Association of Artists and Illustrators. The Association offer me advice and support for my work and by being a member I am also bound to conduct my business in a professional and responsible manner.

I have been dabbling in the world of illustration for 3 years and I have many years experience in the graphic design business. I know how important deadlines are and how to produce what the client is looking for.

Now I am ready to stop dabbling and commit my working day (and night possibly) to building up my portfolio of illustrations.

I am always happy to discuss genuine commercial or personal commissions. Please use the contact page to email me.

Commercial work to date:
William's Words in Science. Key stage 3 Science dictionary, published by the author. I designed and illustrated the cover and supplied 22 text illustration/diagrams. Plus black and white line versions for website use.

Yours Magazine Short story illustrations for the over 50's market.

Gift card designs sold at local gallery No 5 Dale's Brewery, Cambridge.

Current projects: Series of canvas paintings depicting exciting still life images.

Personal projects: Childrens picture book and gift card designs. Occasional exhibitions of canvas paintings.

REQUESTING A QUOTE

Commercial publishers and agencies commission artists on a regular basis but for those who may be embarking on their first project, here are some guidelines that you need to consider when asking an artist to supply a price for their work.

THE WORK - Describe the work required as accurately as possible. Is the style existing on their website or do you have your own an idea of finish and colour.

THE FINISHED SIZE & DEADLINE - Give an idea of the likely printed size and deadline for first roughs and finished work.

USAGE - Decide on the useage or anticipated use of the image(s). ie: will the image need to be supplied for website use / will the image be needed in large format for publicity use / for book publication - how many will be printed and where will they be distributed.

BUDGET - Do you have a budget to propose?

NOTES ON COPYRIGHT (free-lance artists)
When an artistic work is created the originator of that work owns the copyright. The owner of the copyright can give permission to individuals or companies to reproduce the work which is known in the trade as granting a license. The license should be in writing and contain the agreed terms of the license covering, usage / duration / any restrictions. If an image is reproduced without the consent of the owner it is an infringement of copyright and damages can be claimed.

COMMISSIONS - How I work

After I have taken a detailed brief of your requirements and a commission is agreed I may send out or email a simple contract supplied by the Association of Illustrators to make sure all parties are in agreement of what is expected. At the least I would email my impression of the job and ask you to confirm my understanding and agreement to proceed. I would then supply rough sketches for your comments, this could be followed by more sketches with some idea of colour until the layout is deemed to be correct. Then I would go ahead and complete the illustration(s) with detail and colour. If the work is rejected on delivery, which is not very likely, my terms state that I would charge 50% of the agreed fee.

Please use my Contact page to email me.