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Action Plan

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Due to the competitive field of creative industry, every artist, designer, illustrator must be able to sustain themselves in these times, meaning that for some, they have to be able to improve on their knowledge, skills and contacts. Here is my action plan for the next 6 months. It includes what I want to improve on and focus my efforts on.

New tutor - Barney Ibbotson

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Today we have met our new tutor, who will be taking over Monday sessions, providing some feedback and professional advice when needed. Barney Ibbotson is a Manchester based Illustrator and designer. He specialises in pattern, details and colour, with his works being inspired by art-deco and art nouveau. He works in marketing, publishing, branding and advertising, designing murals, album covers, animation and motion graphics, presentation graphics, children's books, icons, logos, leaflets, loyalty cards, flyers, menus, and posters. Ibbotson also exhibits his personal work and collaborates with other artists. Here are the examples of Barney Ibbotson's works: San Carlo mural   PopUp Bikes promo for their jumble sale: Barney talked to us about his experience (17 years of it) as a professional illustrator and designer, as well as some of the works that he did. He told us that he had temporary jobs to stay afloat and be able to pay the bills. While t