Lifelong fan of both science and art, I've had an acute desire to work as an illustrator since just eight years old.
In 2013 I graduated with a Bachelor of Natural History Illustration from the University of Newcastle. I graduated with Honours in 2014 for my project on developing a pest identification guide to the agricultural insect pests of Timor-Leste.
During my studies, my skills developed substantially, both traditionally and digitally. Digital illustration has drastically sped up my lead-up work and helped me distinguish myself amongst my fellow peers. I have an iterative work process, making liberal use of scanners and lightboxes, to guarantee quality and prevent any inaccuracies which may cause problems further down the line. I consciously branched out into as many different media as were offered, including macrophotography, sculpture, traditional and digital 2D animation, 3D modelling and rendering, and 3D animation, and am keen to learn many more.
Unsurprisingly, as a result of my Natural History course, my best works involve flora and fauna (most notably arthropods) though these skills can be applied to other areas with ease. Additionally, the anatomical undertanding that comes from my scientific work complements other fields, especially concept development and animation.
Extremely pragmatic and results-driven, I believe every illustration, from concept to final artwork, should fulfil its intended purpose above all else.
