My story
Since an early age, art has played a huge part in my life and as I grew into adulthood, I found myself drawn towards a career involving art.
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September 1994; I was Nineteen and eager to begin my career journey. By true good fortune, I was employed as a Junior Graphic Designer for Hamilton design bureau: Key Image Ltd.
I realised right away I had been given an amazing opportunity. I was energetic, eager to learn and determined to make the most of this hands-on experience. Quarkxpress and Adobe Photoshop became second nature to me. Film making and pre-press were introduced and my knowledge increased exponentially. I advanced organically through the ranks to become a senior designer, with junior staff to instruct. During those 5 years, I learned a job could be enjoyable.
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In 1999, the call of adventure drew me overseas. While in London, I truly blossomed while in the full-time employment of Copyprint UK Ltd’s art department. Being such a large printing firm, I learned a lot from the experienced printers. Their expertise led me to gain better results from design to print. Keeping an open mind, having a willingness to listen and adapt to new ways of doing things meant there was always something to be learned from those around me. The pressures of deadlines and dealing with the many walks of life in the melting pot that is London was something I relished and took in my stride.
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After 5 years abroad, I returned home to New Zealand in 2004, where I worked for 3 years as the Senior Designer and Production Manager in a small family owned business; Rosetown Print.
In early 2008 and 2009, I took time out to give birth to my son Hektor and daughter Olympia, respectively. My greatest creative endeavours to date! Over these past 9 years I’ve had the luxury of working from home. Now, as my children have grown more independent, I find myself looking outwards.
Wishing to find a place to express my creativity on a daily basis. As ever, I feel energised and excited about creatively bringing other people’s visions to life, while fulfilling my own hearts desire.
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When you love what you do, you don’t work a day in your life.