www.hayleyacreman.com (under construction)

From when I was 16 studying for my GCSE's I knew it was illustration that I wanted to focus my career on, ever since then it has been made clear that this is definitely what I strive for. Six years later and I am ready for the real world as a General Illustration Graduate.

My favoured area of illustration focuses on children's books, and greeting cards, however I do have good background knowledge in editorial, advertising, book jackets and other jobs, which have allowed me to experiment with my desire of painting and drawing. I have also achieved computer skills and feel confident in using Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator and Quark Express.

While at University I had the pleasure of working on an external project with Mark Mills from Meadowside Books, a London Publisher. Over a series of stages I was given feedback and advice on a picture book called ‘Found You Rabbit’, written and illustrated by myself. It was without a doubt my most enjoyable project while at Swansea Institute, and gave me the valuable experience and knowledge of the publication process. Now the book has 3 final pieces complete and the rest in a dummy book format I hope to get it published in the near future.

My style has evolved throughout my three years at Swansea and I am comfortable with most media, but preferably acrylics with coloured pencils are my strength. Now it is time to move on from Swansea and onto Cardiff, where I am setting up as Purfect Illustration. I hope to be successful in gaining work as a freelance illustrator, and continue using my creative skills.

I went to Watermark greeting publications the end of Aug 2006 for work experience as an In-house illustrator where they offered me a full time position, however I feel I will benefit more from working freelance. It was still a brilliant experience for me and opened my eyes to the commercial world. I found strength in working on the cute ranges, and have been told I am very good at visualizing.

Since leaving Uni I have had a vast amount of interest, it is all very exciting at the moment. I have my first contract for a book that will be published Sept 2007 and cant wait to see my work in print.

Exhibitions.

Summer 06-Present: Swansea NHS Trust, Public & Commercial Exhibition, in a Swansea Hospital.

July 06: London New Designers exhibition at the Business Centre near Angel.

May 06: Fresh Illustrators end of Year degree show at The Grand Theatre. www.freshillustrators.com