I am a First Class Honours Surface Pattern Design Graduate, based in Leicester.
I am currently working in the Greetings Industry, as a freelance illustrator for companies such as Museums & Galleries Publishing, Tigerprint Design, Hallmark Cards Marks And Spencers Division, and Gibson Hanson Graphics.
I also work on my own personal briefs, exhibiting at Galleries across the Midlands
My portfolio has a decorative illustrative style demonstrating strong drawing skills and a lively imagination.
My work is oftern humorous and quirky, with a good use of colour and compersition.
I find inspiration from the people around me and in every day life.
The project titled, "Betty Loves Tea" explores the quirky habbits of the elderly through lively ilustrations and painterly backgrounds.
Trend predictions for fashion and interiors are a inspiration to me when using colour and pattern, helping to keep my work fresh and updated.
I am currently represented by
Black Olive Studos
Awards & Prizes Include:
The New Designers Hallmark Award 2007
6 Week Placement at Hallmark Cards & £1500
Hallmark Compertition Staffordshire University
1 Week Placement
Exhibitons Include:
Staffordshire University Degree Show
July 2007
New Designers Graduate Show London
July 2007
New Designers Selection, London Design Festival
September 2007
Open 19, Leicester City Gallery
November & December 2007
Illuminating Illustrators
View from the Top Gallery
Nottingham
16th April- 3rd May 2008
Ropewalk Gallery
Barton Upon Humber
7th-30th June 2008
Fresh Art
View From The top Gallery,
Nottingham
19th July- 24th July
Placements Include:
TigerPrint Design,Bradford,
2 weeks July 2006
Hallmark Cards, Bradford,
1 Week March 2007
Hallmark Cards, Bradford,
6 weeks July/August 2007
Ling Design, Bath,
3 days August 2007
Watermark Publishing, Corby,
1 Week September 2007
Press Interest Include:
Selvedge Issue 17 2007
Staffordshire University, Surface Pattern Degree Course, Advertisement
Greetings Today, Issue 10 volume 8 2007
Design Matters
Greetings Today, Issue 11 volume 8 2007
Design Matters
Progressive Greetings, August 2007
Britian Has Talent
Design Week Septmeber 2007
New Designers Selection Pull Out
I welcome the opportunity to show my portfolio, and discuss commissions and prices.
Look out for my Website coming soon
www.holliebrown.co.uk
