D&AD NEW BLOOD FESTIVAL: PORTFOLIO PICKS

D&AD NEW BLOOD FESTIVAL: PORTFOLIO PICKS

Falmouth’s Illustration students had plenty to shout about. With six students listed as ‘ones to watch’ in the Festival Portfolio Picks: Amy Sutton, Daniel Converio, Ellie Lonsdale, Ewan White, Lily Stock and Eleanor Bannister were all highlighted as designers with bright futures ahead of them.

Graham Black and Natalie Hayes, lecturers in BA (Hons) Illustration, reflected on a “phenomenal” effort from their students.

“The phenomenal success of Falmouth Illustration BA (Hons) students scooping six of D&AD’s New Blood Festival Portfolio Picks is testament to the amazing talent and resilience of our students. It demonstrates how our graduates leave Falmouth ‘industry ready’, culturally aware and poised to embark upon their creative careers. We are not surprised that so many have been acknowledged in such a prestigious competition and we are immensely proud of them all.”

Visit the D&AD New Blood Award website to see all the Pencil-winning creations.   

ELLIE LONSDALE, BA(HONS) ILLUSTRATION – SHORTLISTED FOR BATSFORD PRIZE

ELLIE LONSDALE, BA(HONS) ILLUSTRATION – SHORTLISTED FOR BATSFORD PRIZE

Ellie Lonsdale, Bird Brain, Batsford Prise
‘Bird Brain’

Bird Brain is a wordless graphic novel/zine that explores the way that our memories are distorted over time. It investigates this theme through the mindscape of the main character; we traverse through their internal ‘planet’ of forests and mountains trying to locate a lost memory.

Congratulations got to Ellie Lonsdale who has been shortlisted for The Batsford Prize 2020–2021. The winners will be announced in June, which include the winner of the People’s Choice Award, a new award where Batsford invite the public to choose their favourite from the judges’ shortlist. Vote for the People’s Choice Award here.