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The Online Portfolio of Gavin Newton, artist for hire!

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Gavin Newton

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EDUCATION

2002 – 2005 University of Portsmouth.
BA (hons) Illustration

Achieved a 2:1 grade.
Gained ability to combine a variety of computer and traditional mediums.
Gained visualization and design skills.
Participated in collaborative projects, including setting up and running a gallery with seven other students.
Modules included: Print, Professional Practice, Sequence, History and Theory, Gallery.

2001 - 2002 Colchester Institute
Diploma in foundation studies Art and Design.

Gained an understanding of a wide variety of different mediums.
Modules included: Story board, Interesting book, Experimentation and Exhibition.

1994 - 2001 The Plume School

Advanced GNVQ Art and design (Merit)
1 A level (D)
10 GCSE's at grade D or higher including: Mathematics (B) English (C) Graphic Design (A) and Photography (B)

WORK EXPERIENCE

February 2006 – Pressent, Freelance illustrator and Graphic designer.

Undertook a large Graphic Design project for a publicity brochure for The Sealed Knot, a national re-enactment society.

1999 -2001 Lifeguard, Circa Leisure, Blackwater Leisure centre.

Responsible for public and co-worker safety.
Learnt public communication skills.
Demonstrated good team working skills.

SKILLS, ACHIEVEMENTS AND INTERESTS

Computer skills.

Skilled with many computer programs including Adobe Photoshop, Quark Express, Macromedia Dreamweaver and Adobe Illustrator.
Created several Web Pages for a variety of purposes and audiences.
A firm understanding of HTML and CSS.
Experience Working on both Macintosh and PC

Role-playing games

Exercised team skills in both leadership and non-leadership roles.
Demonstrated problem solving skills.
Written and organised role-playing games with up to twelve other people.
Taken on an administrative role on London by Night, an online role-playing game with over 100 members.
Written Internet resources for London by Night and became part of the moderation team for the site.

Business Experience

Set up Escapism Foundry, a company to write and sell role-playing books over the internet.
Taken charge of all artwork for the company.
Worked with the company’s editor to develop artwork suitable for individual projects.
Organised, administrated and contributed to discussions on company plans and new projects.

Artwork

Continually practice art skills
Created logos for several university societies
Undertaken many small commissions.
Produced cover and internal illustrations for Escapism Foundry products.
Created the company’s web site and taken charge of maintaining it.
Designed and implemented layout for company products.

Historical Re enactment, English Civil war

Competent Pikeman with 4 years of battle experience.
Able to carry out orders under Stressful and adverse conditions.