CREATIVE

For all things drawn, written, conceived or designed.

Welcome to my website.

I'm a creative all-rounder, with over 30 years' experience. I'm based in Gloucestershire, and

I offer a wide range of skills and capabilities -

with a bit of a thing for hand-drawn work!

My rates are competitive, and I can work either remotely, or in-house if you prefer.

Check out each of the different sections here, for a summary of what I have to offer, and some samples of work.

VISUALS

ILLUSTRATIONS

STORYBOARDS

CONCEPTS

COPYWRITING

DESIGN

Visuals

Sometimes you can't Mac-up the things you've thought of, because photos simply don't exist.

 

But with my hand-drawn visuals, you can show your client whatever your imagination can create.

 

Whether it's images to be built into a Mac layout, complete schematics for a mailpack, exhibition stand designs, or just some scamps to help explain an idea of inform a photo shoot, hand-drawn visuals are a flexible, adaptive and expressive way to convey your intentions.

 

 

 

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Illustrations

I believe in the intimate authenticity of images created by the human hand and eye - and although I may use digital techniques to extend, develop and enhance the work, it all begins with pens on paper.

 

I can offer a range of options and techniques within my overall style, so please have a look through the

samples and see what you think...

 

 

 

Storyboards

From full-colour client-facing presentations, to hard-working scamp-style schematics, I can provide whatever you need in the way of storyboarding.

 

Sometimes they’ll be for TV shorts or ads, sometimes for corporate videos, sometimes even for website navigation.

 

I can work with you on the entire idea and execution, or just supply individual frames to your brief.

 

 

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Concepts

Ideas are vital, and I have a lot of experience at concept level. I can deliver whatever you need, from entire campaigns to one-off ads, mailpack formats, or even just individual headlines and imagery.

 

Just have a look through some of these samples for a flavour of what I can deliver.

 

 

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Copywriting

I am that rarest of things, an art director who can write decent copy.

 

I can work at any level, from concept headlines and corporate straplines, to letters, emails, body copy for ads, brochures, etc. And I do a pretty good line in rationales too.

 

 

 

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Design

Good design is about the ability to impart a crisp, attractive, engaging look to your work, that makes

everything you do communicate as well as possible.

 

It’s not always about innovation, dazzling artistry, or winning awards. That’s a bonus if the opportunity allows, but for most practical day-to-day purposes, my main focus is on making your work look professional and polished.

 

That’s what my clients expect, and that’s what I deliver.

 

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