Angela Keoghan

Angela Keoghan is a freelance illustrator whose whimsical style combines a variety of digital and organic media. Her work is inspired by exploration, travel, nature and a library of vintage children’s books, and has seen her win many awards. Working as The Picture Garden, a studio she runs with husband Jayden, she creates images for clients all over the world. 

A typical work day involves conceptual problem solving, delivering ideas and generally drawing pictures for a living, Angela says. “Day to day I accept commissions for editorial, advertising and publishing illustration. I create concept sketches and then work them into final artwork ready for print, the web or, occasionally, a pantry cupboard or café wall.”​

Angela chose to study at Wintec because the Media Arts programme is industry-based and has a variety of media covered, including her particular interests of painting, photography and graphic design. 

“Highlights were having access to a wide variety of facilities, not just those in the stream I was studying, and enjoying other creative minds who taught and studied alongside me,” she says. “The main thing I learnt was to think critically about ideas and how to resolve creative problems in inventive ways.” 

“Media Arts gave me a great visual grounding and history from which to expand on in the industry and it was up to me to use that to its fullest potential once I left study.” Angela aims to keep working as a freelance illustrator on a global scale and keep exploring the different opportunities open to her in this field.                

Check out Angela's work here and follow her on Twitter here​.​​