She did a foundation course at MMU.
After that studied Newcastle (fine art) where she had influences by Terry Frost.
Then studied in London, which made her more interested in symbolism i.e. a trinket box that was shape orientated.
This then encouraged her to go to Japan where she became more interested in shape design.
When she came back England she chose images that reflected her practice at Whitworth.
Gillan worked at ATME although she didn’t enjoy it much as she found it hard to keep creative.
Subsequently got help with design practice with anther illustrator and built up a portfolio.
She got jobs with her portfolio i.e. L Magazine
Gillan Blease looks back at various artists she admires. (Especially when stuck)
A quote from Gillan Blease “be inventive with composition”
Talks about true essentials – in this case loves simple logo design (enthralling)
Later work for a food section in The Guardian, then was offered a weekly job, over 150 illustrations.
She then goes on to say be careful about the literal meanings in jobs, also costs for self promotion i.e. art books that go to art directors.
Her designs slowly started to get more designed as time went on.
She warned also about time limits i.e. less than 1 hour on some commissions.
Another quote from Gillan Blease “work exists as it is”
She came across a bad art director for a book poster project, also had oodles of input from various people about what they wanted.
She had no chose of colour and had to work in a set style, which she furthermore had a limited design process.
Whereas she had another similar project, book cover brief which was easer in that time was not an issue, as well she had hardly any design limits at all.
In her spare time she draws patterns which from this got work at a card company.
She keeps all ruff work in a booklet separately.
Note all above information from a talk at Stockport College.
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