Summary of Previous Year

5 Things I learnt that are still relevant

• Still playing with process however still combining analogue and digital methods with texture
• Interested in packaging design, repeat pattern and character
• Drawing repetitively is an important part of my practise 
• It is important to look at contextual illustration and to form an opinion on it
• Make time for things other than drawing - that isn't the only part of my practice

5 Things I want to know more about

• Where do I fit in in the creative industry?
• Which specific kind of illustration does my practice fit into/what am I best suited for?
• How will my work translate onto other processes such as screen printing?
• What do I have to say about the world and how will I use illustration to say it?
• Illustration business proposals - how do I go about the business side of my practice?

5 Strengths

• I am dedicated to my practice and am good at sitting down everyday to do a little bit of drawing
• I have become quite articulate and able to talk about illustrations - e.g my opinions/why I like/dislike a piece
• I think I'm quite good at giving others constructive feedback, which in turn turns my attention to specific points about my own work
• Good at project planning/time management - major stress-head so I plan everything down to a tee

5 Things I want to define/improve on

• Process - continue practising with brush pen - still not happy with quality of my lines
• Figure drawing - need to go to some life-drawing sessions to get in some more practise
• Perhaps look at doing some collaborations and working my practice in with someone else's
• Finished quality of final work - even if it means re-drawing something I'm 99% happy with
• Make the most of the printing facilities - including screen printing and digital

5 Examples of illustration that define my interests

Illustration for packaging - especially cosmetic packaging

Illustration & animation - creating characters etc

Illustration for products - not just packaging

Children's story book illustrations 

Illustration installations - bringing characters to life and creating an illustrated environment (it was hard to find a picture to describe this).