NSAD Visit…

A few weeks ago I visited the Norwich School of Art & Design to talk to the 3rd years about promotion and to do a portfolio surgery. I had a great time and I’m glad I went. I was invited by illustrator and lecturer Robert Shadbolt… I think he was surprised at how young I was, but I don’t think it made any difference to the advice I was giving - at the end of the day.

A couple of the students really stood out as having what it takes to make it as a freelancer in their chosen field, but an overlaying lack of confidence or direction from the rest which was reflected through their work worried me as the majority of them wanted to jump head first in the illustration industry at the end of the of their course. They all had potential, but if an illustrator doesn’t believe in their own work why should an employer.

The End of Year Exhibitions - Thursday 26th June - Wednesday 2nd July 2008. I’m thinking about making another trip there to check it out!

I’ll write up a bit more a bit later.