ABOUT
I am an arts educator, freelance illustrator and designer based in St. Leonards-on-Sea, East Sussex. I co-founded the art collective Borbonesa and run a small-press publishing platform Micro Library Books. I am lecturer  BA (Hons) Illustration at University of Portsmouth.

​This portfolio collects my design, illustration, photography, film and animation projects I have been involved in as an individual, with Micro Library Books and in collaboration with Borbonesa.

For more information about any of the work featured here, or if you would like to commission an illustration, design or education project contact me via email here.
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TESTIMONIALS

ANIMATION WORKSHOP DURING ROOT 1066 ARTIST RESIDENCY

''From our point of view this was an extremely high standard and successful animation workshop. Adults with autism are often uncomfortable and overwhelmed with anxiety about going to a new place and doing something different so it was really appreciated how well the whole workshop, displays and activities had been set up in a very accessible way. Our service users were able to feel comfortable and also inspired and produced some exceptional animated clips that they feel a great deal of pride about. The two  groups were able to learn a number of entirely new skills and methods for animation and they gained confidence in doing so. We hope to be able to continue on from this great start and we are currently looking in to getting the same  dragon software and setting up a similar animation rig that you have developed for this project. In this way we plan to develop a long term benefit from our visit.

The value of this kind of quality accessible art experience that has been meticulously planned and rich in content cannot be overstated. It really does create change, opportunity and inspiration.  We hope that that there may an opportunity in future to work with you again. Good luck with your future projects and keep up the good work.''
 
Cath Tajima-Powell, Roebuck Enterprises Retail Coordinator, 2016
ARTS FACILITATION

"We work with Lee as often as possible.  He is extremely calm and patient in workshops and preparatory meetings, bringing reassurance to participants and co facilitators alike.  Lee also has fantastic creative vision and can come up with new, exciting and innovative ideas readily.  His highly original use of paper to create all sorts of moving and static art – from stop motion animation to pop up books – is delightful.  Lee can be relied upon to do a marvelous job and I would not hesitate to recommend him to anyone."

Janey Moffat, The Craftimation Factory, 2013
ANIMATION TUTORIAL FOR INTO UNIVERSITY DURING TECH WEEK

'Lee provided an engaging, stimulating and unique insight into the world of Animation. Using state of the art animation equipment and working in teams, our young people were able to harness their creativity in order to create really imaginative and clever animations. Lee's animation workshop was definitely the highlight of their week.''

Louise Henry, IntoUniversity Brixton, 2014
ANIMATION TUTORIAL FOR INTO UNIVERSITY DURING TECH WEEK

"Lee delivered an engaging animation workshop with students working in small groups to produce impressive animations using specialised cameras and art materials. I would absolutely recommend the workshop to others - it was a once in a lifetime opportunity for the young people who were excited to create their own animation from scratch. Our young people were enthused by the workshop and left with a completed animation to keep forever.”

Eleanor Mortimer, IntoUniversity Brent, 2014
ARTIST RESIDENCY AT ADMIRAL LORD NELSON SCHOOL (CREATIVE PARTNERSHIPS)

''I met Lee as part of a Creative Partnerships programme, taking place at Admiral Lord Nelson secondary school in Portsmouth. Lee, as part of Borbonesa worked in the school over a three-year period, developing such a level of trust and confidence with the staff that the SLT were willing for the team to completely transform the main thoroughfare of the school with a semi-permanent installation. This installation was carefully planned in consultation with the SLT and featured a range of activities with students could engage with, including a stop-motion animation pod, Pop-Up cinema, badge making, printing and more.
 
Lee also worked in classes with his colleagues and independently developing with the staff and students, creative approaches to teaching current topics in the curriculum. Lee and the Borbonesa team have consistently shown themselves to be dedicated, thoughtful and creative but also mindful of the needs of schools and their practical operating needs. Their experience from their professional practice alongside their work in schools means that they bring a unique and valuable set of skills and resources to each project they engage in.''

Sharon Court, Education Projects Manager, 2012
WORKSHOPS, EDUCATION PROJECTS & ARTS FACILITATION

I am an experienced Artist Facilitator working in partnership with schools, colleges and cultural organisations in the South East region to provide creative learning opportunities in the form of short courses, workshops and participatory events for learners of all ages. I am an engaging, reliable and patient facilitator and a dedicated artist and collaborator. Partners include University Arts London, Charleston Trust, De La Warr Pavilion, Barbican, Southbank, Hastings & Rother Artist Education Network, Brighton Dome and others.
Resolutions: Bookmaking & Prop Making Project
Hastings Academy, Hastings, June - September 2017

Encounters: Animation Tutorials
University Arts London, Camberwell College of Arts, March 2017

Abstract Animation Studio: Animation Workshop
De La Warr Pavilion, De La Warr, Bexhill, February 2017

SteamFest / BIG BANG: Animation Workshop
HRAEN, Brighton University, Eastbourne, April 2017

Miniature Bookmaking: Bookmaking Workshop
Hifest, The Printworks, Hastings, December 2016

ROOT 1066 Residency: Animation Workshop
Hastings Borough Council, Stade Hall, Hastings, September 2016

Concertina Bookmaking: Bookmaking Workshop
HRAEN, Salehurst School, April 2016

Shakespeare Filmmaker: Animation Workshop
Craftimation, Barbican, London, March 2016

Show Your Inner Glow: Animation Workshop
Craftimation, Southbank, London, February 2016

Hastings Pier Animation: Animation Workshop
Hastings Pier Charity, Rye Studio School, January 2016

Inner Glow: Animation Workshop
Craftimation, The Bridge, Ore, October 2015

Inner Glow: Animation Workshop
Craftimation, Sussex Oak Leaf, Eastbourne, October 2015

Summer School: Animation Workshop
Borbonesa, Charleston Trust, Firle, July 2015

A Day at Aspex: Technology Workshop
Borbonesa, Apsex Gallery, March 2015

Innovation & Technology: Animation Workshop
IntoUniversity, IntoUniversity, Brixton, February 2015

Creative Industries: Animation Workshop
IntoUniversity, IntoUniversity, Brent, February 2015

Being Rural: Technology Workshop
HRAEN, Great Dixter, Robertsbridge, January 2015

UV in Space: Animation Workshop
Craftimation, Towner Gallery, Eastbourne, December 2015

Halloween Special: Animation Workshop
Borbonesa, Brighton, October 2014

Scrap Animation: Animation Workshop
Craftimation, Labyrinth, Hastings, September 2014

Pop-up Box: Diorama Making Workshop
Borbonesa, Charleston Trust, Firle, August 2014

Pirate Day: Animation Workshop
CraftimationSt. Mary in the Castle, Hastings, July 2014

Charleston Mysteries:Animation Workshop
BorbonesaCharleston Trust, Firle, June 2014

26 Letters: Bookmaking Workshop
Brighton FestivalBrighton Dome, Brighton, May 2014

Retro Gaming: Animation Tutorial
Borbonesa, Brighton, May 2014

Pop-up Easter Card: Bookmaking Workshop
Charleston Trust, Charleston Trust, Firle, April 2014

Haunted House: Animation Workshop
Charleston Trust, Charleston Trust, Firle, October 2013

Queen Victoria's Journey: Animation Workshop
Borbonesa, Gomer Infants School, Portsmouth, June 2013

Micro Library Phoenix: Miniature Bookmaking
Phoenix Brighton, Phoenix Brighton, Brighton, June 2013

Micro Pocket: Miniature Bookmaking
Charleston Trust, Charleston Trust, Firle, April 2013

Macbeth: Animation Workshop
Borbonesa, Bexhill High, Bexhill, April 2013

Transport Through Time: Animation Workshop
Bexhill High, De La Warr Pavilion, Bexhill, February 2013

Stopframe Taster: Animation Workshop
Borbonesa, Bexhill High, Bexhill, January 2013

A Study in Scarlet: Literary Trail
Borbonesa, Portsmouth City Library, Portsmouth, November 2012

Exchange: Animation Workshop
New Theatre Royal, New Theatre Royal, Portsmouth, October 2012

Moving On: Animation Workshop
Borbonesa, Jubilee Stores, Isle of Wight, September 2012

Micro Books: Miniature Bookmaking
Borbonesa, Charleston Trust, Firle, September 2012

Dinosaur Egg Hunt: Literary Trail
Creative Partnerships, Natural History Museum, Portsmouth, March 2012

Mobile @ Priory: Technology Workshop
Creative Partnerships, Priory School, Portsmouth, January 2012

Gunwharf Through Time: Banner Making Workshop
Creative Partnerships, St. Pauls School, Portsmouth, December 2011

PD Day: Bookmaking Workshop
Creative Partnerships, Admiral Lord Nelson School, Portsmouth, October 2011

Othello: Bookmaking Workshop
Portsmouth Uni, University of Portsmouth, Portsmouth, September 2011

Coastal Currents: Animation Workshop
Coastal Currents, Stade Hall, Hastings, August 2011

M.A.P.: Artist Residency
Creative Partnerships, Admiral Lord Nelson School, Portsmouth, March 2011

Bookmaking: Bookmaking Workshop
Creative Partnerships, West St. Leonards School, Hastings, November 2010

Zines!: Zine Making Workshop
Creative Partnerships, St. Pauls School, Portsmouth, August 2010

Zine Making: Zine Making Workshop
Creative Partnerships, St. Pauls School, Portsmouth, July 2010