WOW: Illustrator & Printmaker Sally Elford
Be a good communicator and keep things simple. Emails can easily be misunderstood, make a phone call to the client especially if you need to clarify a detail in the brief. Clients will return to someone who’s easy to work with – as well as talented. Sally Elford, 2012 Illustrator and Printmaker Illustration BA (Hons) [...]
WOW: Sandra Wheatley of Demographik
Luck is when opportunity meets preparation Sandra Wheatley, 2012 Client Services Director, Demographik With over 20 years in the business, Sandra has seen lots of changes in the industry and has embraced them all. But what has not changed is her belief that this is a people business, and that good service and relationships are [...]
WOW: Graham Carter Printmaker and Illustrator
Never let your colleagues talk you in to becoming part of your artwork Graham Carter, 2012 Printmaker and Illustrator, Carterworks Studied: BA Illustration at Brighton, MA Central Saint Martins Graham Carter has spent the last 15 years working as a freelance illustrator, and is considered one of the industry leaders after a string of successful [...]
WOW: Illustrator & Web Developer Stephen Elford
Never take client feedback personally Stephen Elford, 2012 Illustrator & Web Developer, Traffic Studied: General illustration (BA and HND) at Swansea Institute of Higher Education, ’96 – ’99 After working as a freelance illustrator in Brighton for 10 years, Steve gave in to his technical urges and formed Traffic Web Development. This was a natural [...]
WOW: Paul Crowley of Demographik
Carry headphones. Befriend cleaners. Paul Crowley, 2012 Creative Director, Demographik Studied: BA Graphic Design at Barnet/Middlesex University Paul is a long time ‘creative’ who started working in the design industry twenty years ago, when the Mac IIFX was still an expensive dream, Letraset was reality, and the Quantel Paintbox was the hippest kid on the [...]
WOW: The Panel of The Enquiry Desk in Session Part II
Work with others, collaborate or form a collective. Pool your skills for interesting results. If you want to develop your own ap: source a good developer that suits the project’s needs; make sure you have a written contract protecting your creative ideas and images; retain overall creative control. Drawing from life will ensure that the [...]
WOW: The Panel of The Enquiry Desk In Session
Approach self-promotion and getting your name out there as a creative project in itself. Be confident with your ideas. Remember to document and show your work in context. Don’t confuse an agent or a client. If you work in a variety of different styles, separate your work in to different portfolios, each with a coherent [...]
Looking for Direction?
Looking for constructive feedback on your illustration portfolio? In need of advice on who to approach for commissions? The Enquiry Desk’s head advisors Josie Sullens and Zara Wood are in London on Saturday 14th April holding confidential portfolio reviews. Day: Saturday 14th April 2012 City: London Location: Somerset House Duration: 30 minutes Event Type: Confidential Portfolio Review with The Enquiry Desk - [...]
Success at Somerset House!
Thank you to all those who took part and also visited The Enquiry Desk In Session at this year’s Pick Me Up! We have had some amazing feedback from participants and visitors alike. We would like to say a special thank you to the panel, presenters, the staff at Somerset House and our team for [...]
WOW: Zara Wood aka Woody
Look after your back. Make sure you sit in a good chair whilst working. A chair will cost a lot less money that correcting back problems. Zara Wood aka Woody 2012 Artist | Illustrator | Co-Founder of The Enquiry Desk Artist and Illustrator for 2 years part-time and 10 years full-time Studied: Fine Art [BA] [...]