Dave Bain

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About Dave Bain

I'm a freelance, commercial illustrator. After graduating from Falmouth I set up my illustration studio in Bristol, UK. With over 15 years experience, I enjoy working as an illustrator on editorial, promotional, advertising, branding and publishing commissions. My idiosyncratic illustrations are colourful, distinctive, wildly expressive and feature stylised characters. I'm inspired by screen-printing and risograph techniques, colour combinations, jazz and electronic music and visual culture.> Murals. I am also available for mural commissions. I've completed a number of public-facing artwork projects, including private, commercial, charity and hospital commissions. Every project is different, with many involving community engagement, working with trades and managing budgets. I've a proven knowledge of working at scale, as well as the necessary experience of paint application, time management, appropriate materials for various surfaces and onsite safety.> Teaching / Industry work / Mentoring. I provide lectures on illustration and have worked with a number of illustration courses, providing VL work, industry advice, exhibition guidance, tutorials and portfolio reviews. The Association Of Illustrators hire me as their national meet-up coordinator. And, I co-host PIP - the Bristol AOI illustration industry discussion and social networking event. I also provide mentoring for illustrators, on a limited basis.