BACKGROUND

After gaining a First Class BDes (Hons) degree in Illustration from Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art and Design in 2016, I decided to up sticks and head down south to Brighton to gain some inspiration and a bit of sunshine. After getting stuck into a pottery studio for over a year, I turned to the (slightly cleaner) world of graphic design, working for a marketing agency for sustainable businesses. My fondness for working with tactile materials remains while I continue to work with companies on Illustrative and brand design work. Although I am currently placing my ceramics business on hold, I continue to work as a ceramics teacher and freelance illustrator in various studios around Edinburgh.

ILLUSTRATION & BRAND DESIGN WORK

My illustrative work is playful and contemporary, but is influenced by both traditional and current techniques. I'm passionate about producing drawings and designs in an accessible and diverse way, to reach a broad audience. Over the years I have created work aimed toward diverse communities and young people, illustrating and designing work for such clients as The National Galleries of Scotland, Dundee Heritage Trust and Historic Environment Scotland. Commercially, I have worked alongside marketing and design agencies to create illustrations for hotels and restaurants including The Raeburn, Stockbridge and Cairndale Hotel. I have also directed multiple visual identities and rebrand projects for small local businesses.

POTTERY

I approach my ceramics predominantly with form and function at the forefront, and draw inspiration from both traditional and contemporary interior design and architecture as well as colour palettes found in coastal and rural Scotland. Most recently, I have been working with simple forms and glazes, alongside illustrative elements and narratives based on Scottish history, nature and folklore. My interest in sustainability continues to influence my work and I am committed to working towards as sustainable a practice as possible.

I'd love to hear from you so get in touch to find out more or if you have a project in mind.

Picture left credit: Louise Haughey Photography.