Brighton based queer illustrator, character designer and 2D animator. Illustrations are showcased throughout the Brighton Marinas benches and animation work has been used on the BBC within the 2023 finale of The Great British Banquet. Within Abby’s graduation exhibition she was awarded the George Ealy prize for innovation. Abby works quickly and concisely, open to any project or idea that may come her way.

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Brighton based queer illustrator, character designer and 2D animator. Illustrations are showcased throughout the Brighton Marinas benches and animation work has been used on the BBC within the 2023 finale of The Great British Banquet. Within Abby’s graduation exhibition she was awarded the George Ealy prize for innovation. Abby works quickly and concisely, open to any project or idea that may come her way.

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Brighton based queer illustrator, character designer and 2D animator. Illustrations are showcased throughout the Brighton Marinas benches and animation work has been used on the BBC within the 2023 finale of The Great British Banquet. Within Abby’s graduation exhibition she was awarded the George Ealy prize for innovation.
Abby works quickly and concisely, open to any project or idea that may come her way.

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Skills

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Illustration
Adobe Photoshop
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Childrens Book Illustration
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Cartoon
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Comic Strip
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Experience Level

Illustration
Expert
Adobe Photoshop
Expert
Childrens Book Illustration
Expert
Cartoon
Expert
Comic Strip
Expert
Poster
Intermediate
2D Animation
Intermediate
Editorial Illustration
Intermediate
Tiktok
Intermediate
Stop Motion Animation
Beginner

Language

Education

Illustration, Bachelor of Arts at Brighton University
September 30, 2020 - May 31, 2023
Foundation Diploma in Art and Design at Central Saint Martins
June 28, 2020
Distinction
UAL Level 3 Diploma and Extended Diploma in Art and Design at East Sussex College Hastings
September 14, 2017 - June 25, 2019
Distinction
GCSE at Rochester Independent College
July 19, 2017
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Qualifications

George Eady Award
June 6, 2023 - June 6, 2023
Awarded to a student within the arts that exhibit potential of great innovation.
    uniE613 Abby French Portfolio 2023
    Three key projects from summer 2023. Brighton bench design, 26 benches throughout the Brighton Marina on display to the public. BBC title sequence animation featured on 2023’s finale of The Great British Banquet. Character and brand design for BokShop, a Brighton based restaurant that specialises in chicken. resume illustrator
    uniE613 Final BA Illustration Portfolio
    Final compilation of my body of work from January - May 2023. This portfolio was awarded a First. I am including this lengthy pdf as I feel it reflects not only how I work but also highlights my personality and commitment to my craft. resume pdf illustrator
    uniE613 Brighton Bench Design
    Public bench panoramic illustrated design that is currently being displayed over 27 benches throughout the Marina in Brighton, East Sussex. illustrator characterdesigner
    uniE621 Character Studies
    Studies from The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse Book by Charlie Mackesy.
    uniE621 Food Illustration Comic
    Pen on paper comic study following a simple dinner recipe. illustrator
    uniE621 Ghost Stories
    Exploring character design for friendly ghost.
    uniE621 King Kong Character Designs
    Character designs exploring and reimagining movie posters for the original King Kong movie. illustrator
    uniE621 King Kong Movie Poster Concepts
    Series of poster ideas for King Kong.
    uniE621 King Kong Poster Design Concept Art
    Concept art (oil pastel) exploring and reimagining movie posters for the original King Kong movie. illustrator

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