Jacqui Barnes

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Aged 48

 

Being a mature student has been one of the best things I have ever done. I have learned so many new skills and it has renewed my passion for art and Illustration in particular.

I was a Graphic Designer in my twenties until I started a family. I then became self-employed as a mural artist, painting murals in schools and nurseries. I now take commissions for portraits, mainly of pets, which I have been doing for about five years and now alongside my foundation degree.

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I work in various mediums, pencil, acrylics, alcohol markers, but my recent love and preferred medium is oil paint. I have also become competent in Photoshop and Indesign while being at Petroc, which are helpful skills to now have for the future.

I am really looking forward to continuing onto the BA Degree course and am hoping during this time to secure a job within the Illustration or Design Industry.

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Email: illustrationbyjacqui@gmail.com

Instagram: @jacqui’sillustrations