February 20th
Who? The Cat's Whiskers, Bishops Cleeve, Cheltenham.
What? Village gift and trinket shop.
Action? Enquired about if they stock work done by local artists.
Reaction? They said that they did but were put off about the fact I will not be living in Cheltenham after July.
Left them with... A business card.
Reaction? They were very grateful for it and wished me the best of luck.
March 30th
Who? The Potting Shed, Kingswinford.
What? Gift and trinket shop.
Action? Enquired about the possibility of selling any work in the shop. Took example of cards and plushies.
Reaction? Very interested, especially in the cards. However, told that the shop is in financial trouble with a risk of closing so they didn't want to risk any investments until financial security was in sight.
Left them with... sample of greetings card and plushie.
Reaction? Very grateful and a promise to keep in contact being as I will be living locally after July 2013.
April 8th
Who? The RSA Academy, Tipton, West Midlands.
What? Secondary school and sixth form.
Action? Volunteering work to help the Art Department curate a student exhibition. Meeting with Acting Principal afterwards to discuss an internship.
Reaction? Positive feedback concerning my efforts to set up the exhibition. Many students also asked for extra help with their work which I gave where possible.
Left them with... Contact details.
Reaction? Currently in discussion concerning a possible paid internship as an art technician after I have graduated.
April 14th
Who? The Court Hotel, Earls Court, London
What? Hotel
Action? My profession came up in conversation with the manager.
Reaction? He seemed very interested and began to talk about possibilities for advertisements, art in the hotel.
Left them with... Business card.
Reaction? Taken kindly.
April 15th
Who? The Puppet Company.
What? Company specialising in making puppets for educational use.
Action? Introduced myself and what i am interested in.
Reaction? Interested in my ideas and passion but told that they have in-house puppet designers.
Left them with... Bertie plushie.
Reaction? Taken very positively.
Who? Ghostly Publishing.
What? Publishing company specialising in teen fantasy and sic-fi narratives.
Action? Took my business card and explained as to what illustrations I specialise in.
Reaction? Seemed very interested.
Left them with... Two appropriately themed business cards.
Reaction? Taken thankfully but asked to write down my e-mail address.
Who? Ivy Group.
What? Book publishers of all sorts of categories.
Action? Asked to speak with an Art Director.
Reaction? Told there was not one available but given contact details and instructions to send a PDF portfolio.
Left them with... Business card.
Reaction? Taken thankfully.
Who? Egmont UK.
What? Book publisher specialised in brand books for children and apps.
Action? Asked to speak with an art director.
Reaction? Told one was not available but given details to contact and send a PDF portfolio to the appropriate person.
Left them with... Business card.
Reaction? Taken thankfully and commented on such "cute little characters".
April 16th
Who? Templar Publishing
What? Book publisher specialising in children and teen with some gift and object books.
Action? Arranged an appointment to speak with the Art Director.
Reaction? Really impressed with my portfolio, really interested in The Nikahrat, could see me doing work in more editorial illustration and working on my own narratives. Suggested I begin to look for an agent.
Left them with... The Nikahrat.
Reaction? Very grateful and made comments on taking it back to show the 'head office team'.
Who? Marvel Comics
What? Comic book company.
Action? Arranged an appointment to speak with the Art Director.
Reaction? Very interested in my line work skills and themes. Unfortunately, they couldn't offer me any work but they directed me to Knockabout Comics.
Left them with... Business card.
Reaction? Very thankful and wished me the best of luck.
Who? Knockabout Comics
What? Comic book company.
Action? Arranged an appointment to speak with the Art Director.
Reaction? Very impressed with original narratives and clever writing. Commented on my strong gothic influence coming through my line work pieces but unfortunately couldn't offer me anything. Referred me to Blank Slate Comics and also suggested seeking an agent.
Left them with... Bertie Plushie.
Reaction? Very surprised and thankful with comments referring to giving it to partner as a present. Also wished me the best of luck at Blank Slate.
April 17th
Who? Orion Books
What? Book publisher.
Action? Arranged an appointment to speak with the Art Director.
Reaction? Commented on strong style and interesting narrative themes. Suggested I move towards editorial illustration and seek an agent.
Left them with... Business card.
Reaction? Taken thankfully.
Who? Andersen Press.
What? Children's book publisher.
Action? Asked to speak with an art director.
Reaction? Told there wasn't one available but directed to go the right person to send a PDF portfolio to.
Left them with... Business card.
Reaction? Taken Thankfully.
Who? Summersdale Publishing.
What? Book publisher.
Action? Spoke with staff to enquire about speaking to an art director.
Reaction? No one available but given contact details and instructions to send a PDF portfolio.
Left them with... Business card.
Reaction? Taken thankfully with comments about nice design.
Who? Walker Books.
What? Children's book publisher.
Action? Asked to speak with an art director.
Reaction? Told no one was available but directed to the right person to e-mail.
Left them with... Business card.
Reaction? Taken thankfully but asked to write down e-mail address.
Who? Indepenpress Press Ltd.
What? Independent book publishers.
Action? Asked to speak with art director.
Reaction? Told one was not available but another member of the stall team sat down to look at my portfolio. Told it wasn't really what they specialise in but they were interested in my narratives.
Left them with... Last 'Moxley'.
Reaction? Taken thankfully and comments were made on the writing style and the illustrations complimenting the theme.
Who? Self Made Heroes.
What? Comic publisher.
Action? Asked to speak with art director.
Reaction? Told one was not available but the team member sat and looked through my zines and commented on the originality but suggested I create a more resolved collection of works into an anthology.
Left them with... Business card and last 'King'.
Reaction? Taken thankfully and wished me the best of luck.
Who? Distributers for Flanders.
What? Distributer of German and Scandinavian publishers.
Action? Asked to speak with an Art Director.
Reaction? Told there was not one available as they were only a "middle man" but I was given a contact list of all the publishers they worked for.
Left them with... Business card.
Reaction? Appreciated but refused as the team member thought there would be no use to them.
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