T o m m y   D a v i d s o n

Based in Camden Town, North London

Mobile no: 07961 758 212

Email: jindrak_@hotmail.com

P e r s o n a l / s u m m a r y

I would describe myself as a very passionate young person. I am someone who takes enormous pride in his attitude towards drawing, aesthetics & detail. I have a strong eye for composition & an ability to work with any medium & the ability to maintain focus, applying analytical thinking when under pressure. I have excellent time management & organizational skills with a positive & helpful disposition and the motivation to make a beneficial contribution in any environment.

C o m m i s s i o n s / e x h i b i t i o n s

June 2008

Re-Commissioned – by ‘Conscious Theatre.’ After the success of my work for 2007’s show I have been re-commissioned to illustrate & design a new poster & flyer for the show ‘Transformation’ which is to be performed once again at this year’s Edinburgh Fringe Festival by Gem Rudd Orthner

May 2008

Exhibited – Currently exhibiting pieces at the “Mellow, Mellow” gallery in Liverpool.

March 2008 – Present

Writing & Illustrating -I am currently in the process of writing & illustrating my own children’s book, which is under the working title of: ‘The Boy, the Mirror, the Monster & the Mist.’ The story deals with a young boy confronting issues of fear, addiction, loss & control. Learning to love himself through a series of events where he confronts his past & present, preparing him for his future journey.

January 2008

Commissioned - by Mr. Julius J. Kelly to produce four non - sequential male nude, life drawings in pencil & charcoal.

December 2007-Present

Commissioned – by Gem Rudd Orthner to illustrate a children’s book entitled. ‘To be A Pea or Not.’ The heart warming story tells of a two young peas in a pod who grow up together forming an unbreakable bond.

June 2007

Commissioned – by ‘Conscious Theatre’ to design a leaflet & poster for their show ‘Transformation’ at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. “The Transformation cycle is investigated using one girl’s incredible true story. From privilege to abuse, devastation to great hope, meeting God, the Mafia and Italian Royalty along the way. No set, no props, no costume, a raw & physical piece of theatre.”

June 06 – August 06

Commissioned - by Award winning children’s author Ifeoma Onyefulu, to illustrate a children’s book that went under the working title: ‘The sheep who won the Dancing completion.’ The story centres on a shy young sheep, who, encouraged by the rest of the jungle animals, enters into a dancing competition organised by the king of the jungle.

Nov 04 - Jan 05

Sold/Exhibited - The Centenary Gallery, I exhibited a number of pieces that were part of a self-written & directed project that dealt with new challenges, which I was facing.

Oct 04 - Jan 05

Volunteered - My second ad campaign with the G.M.F.A this was a challenging & highly controversial ad campaign entitled: “Cum Here.” Once again targeting gay men to not only raise awareness but also highlight how the risks of HIV transmission can vary depending on numerous factors, without contradicting or undermining information that is readily available. The campaign ran in a number of magazines; “Attitude,” “Boyz,” & “Qx.”

April 04

Commissioned - by Mr. Peter L. Ragsdale to produce a canvas based image, combining freehand drawing, collage & Acrylic. The client aloud me complete creative control & direction. The Final image was A2 in size.

Feb 04 - March 04

Volunteered - My first add campaign with G.M.F.A. I worked alongside a number of volunteers, brainstorming various ideas that included; imagery, text & typography for a safe sex ad campaign, targeted at gay men, raising awareness of HIV transmission, The ad ran in a number of magazines: “Attitude,” “Boyz,” & “Qx”

May 03

Sold/Exhibited – I exhibited & sold a number of small pieces at “The Dragon Bar” in Old Street.

Jan 01

Commissioned - by Mrs Gayle Lupton to draw a portrait, in pencil of her eldest daughter.

Nov 02

Commissioned - by Mr. Lewis Hodgson to paint a portrait of the rap artist Tupac Shakur. (Acrylic on canvas.)

Feb 99

Commissioned - by Mr. Steven Spavin to paint five large murals within Middleton Skate Park, the client allowed me complete creative freedom.

E d u c a t i o n / q u a l i f i c a t i o n s

University of the Arts: Camberwell College of Arts (Oct 02 - June 05)

BA (Hons) Graphic Design.

Lancaster & Morecambe College (June 2002)

Diploma in Foundation Studies (Art & Design.) with - Merit

Heysham High School - A - Level

Art & Design - Grade B

Heysham High School - GCSEs

Mathematics, English: Literature, English: Language, History, Science: Double Award, I.T, Graphics, Design & Technology & Art: Drawing & Painting.

P e r s o n a l / I n f o r m a t i o n

Date of Birth - 12th April 1980

Nationality - British

Status - Single

Hobbies & Interests – Theology – Psychology – Cinema – Art Direction – Creative Writing – Socialising – Clubbing – Walking.

Excellent references can be made available on request


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