ABOUT ME
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I have been interested in creating art since I was 12 years old and I have created various drawings and paintings inside the journal. It has documented my skills and shows how my artwork has progressed as a result of learning new skills.
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I have always loved to create artwork that uses the knowledge and understanding I have learnt. I especially love creating original, exciting, vibrant, and colourful pieces of artwork that will be different from others as it defines who I am!
CURRENT WORK
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I'm currently volunteering with Hampshire Building Preservation Trust creating website pages attracting members to talks, tours, visits and signing up to membership. I'm also setting up Wix payments facilitating a website accepting bookings and payments online.
WHAT I'VE DONE
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I volunteered with Great Yarmouth Arts Festival, creating social medai content raising publicity surrounding events at last year's festival and open roles within the organisation.
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I volunteered with The Wayland Dragonfly Gallery, designing flyers advertising workshops happening there. They are used for both print and digital media. They can be seen on their Facebook page; The Wayland Dragonfly Gallery | Watton | Facebook
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November 2021 - May 2022, I worked as a Junior graphic designer at Robotica for 6 months.
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In 2022, I completed a range of creative courses, including; Fundamental of Digital Marketing with Google Digital Garage, Graphic Design Masterclass; Learn GREAT Design on Udemy.
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March 2021 getting started in digital design skills programme with the Prince's Trust and Wavemaker. It was a skills-based training programme including the modules; Digital tattoos, website creation with online tools (Wix), mobile apps for creative professionals, google apps, and online tools for productivity and 3D design and printing fundamentals.
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In September 2015 I went to Art Academy East for 3 years gaining two qualifications; Level 3 Extended Diploma in Art and Design achieving a Triple Distinction in June 2015. I went onto study for a Level 4 Foundation Diploma in Art and Design, achieving a Distinction in June 2018. During this time, I explored my artistic style and expertise and enjoyed creating unique pieces of artwork that define who I am!
- GCSE Art in September 2010- June 2015, I created various pieces of artwork that allowed me to find my artistic style. It allowed me to discover that I loved to create artwork that was unique and special to me.
WHAT I DO
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I continue to create artwork to share my love and enthusiasm to inspire like-minded people and future artists, to create artwork for people that share their interests and appreciate their interpretation of the subject. I love creating art to allow people of all ages and abilities to enjoy, share my interest, and appreciate my interpretation of the subject while sharing it with like-minded people, family, and friends.
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As a creative individual, I am an adaptable artist who can use a range of mediums i.e acrylics, watercolors, pastels and illustrator/graphics art, etc and I can adapt to a particular project. I can create artwork that fits the brief while displaying my skills. As I am able to experiment and try out a variety of different techniques to complete the project to a high standard.
RECOMEDNATIONS
Take a look at what people say about me!
Adrian Pickering, Founder
Lauren joined Robotica on the Kickstart programme, helping young people gain paid work experience in a real-world setting for six months. Without exception, Lauren's attitude and demeanour were first rate, approaching every challenge with a sincere desire to deliver at her highest level. Lauren is a tireless, dedicated colleague, and she brings cheer and good spirits with her every single day. I wish her the very best for her career, and I am confident that she will continue to deliver positivity and dedication to her job.
Gallery Manager 2023
Lauren is one of our volunteers who supports the work of the Wayland Partnership Development Trust through the Dragonfly Gallery. The trust is a registered charity and relies heavily on volunteers such as Lauren who give up their time freely. Lauren has helped in the gallery sales area and also by creating flyers for our many exhibitions and events. Her work is creative and eye-catching, which is just what we need to attract visitors to our gallery. Lauren keeps to the brief and is happy to adjust where required. I can highly recommend her work and wish her well in her future career.
Michael Davey, Co- Founder
I was very pleased to have worked with Lauren on a few projects. Lauren has a strong work ethic, a great attitude and an infectious enthusiasm. Lauren consistently matches her hard work and dedication with a cheerful and good-spirited demeanour. I am confident that she will continue to deliver positivity and dedication to her roles and I wish her the very best for her career.