My first blog post!
(Well, no, not technically, as I’ve rebranded & restarted this section of the website. But all my comic stories are still all there, and feel free to have a look at those here if you like.)
I’ve had a long thought about what use my knowledge has. After all, there are lots and lots of illustrators and illustration teachers who can tell you what illustration is – its definition, uses, benefits, the industry, and so on. In fact, I would even say that others have more practical knowledge of how to become an illustrator and how to illustrate. My imposter syndrome says that I shouldn’t really be calling myself an illustrator since I don’t have, or ever had, a stable career in illustrating. Alas.
Then – don’t laugh or snort at me for this – I realised that I, too, have a unique stance on the medium. I have a doctorate in illustration, in doing illustration for the purposes of research. Yes, I really am a doctor of illustration.
In my posts, I aim to share what it’s like to be a researcher using illustration. The academic jargon, the field, ways to thrive, and writing research-ready proposals should you wish to embark on this journey. I am thrilled.
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