About Me
 Image Courtesy of Ken Ettridge Photography  Image Courtesy of The Event Photographer  Image Courtesy of Flash Harry Photography  Image Courtesy of RTI | Hello! My name is Rachel. I am an ambitious and imaginative graphic designer and artist, who lives in the Lake District, in Cumbria.I am passionate about many forms of art and design. My style is experimental, ranging from strong graphics to softer fine art. I specialise in: //Logo Creation & Design //Business Cards, Letterheads, and Compliment Slips Design //Leaflets & Flyer Designs //Poster Design //Ticket Design //Party Invitation Design //Wedding Stationary (inc. Invitations, Seating Plans etc) //Packaging Design //Commission Art & Illustration //Jewellery Design & Making I live in the Lake district, just on the outskirts of Keswick, and have done all my life. I was educated at the local primary schools, Brigham, St Kentigerns, and Trinity C of E School. I then went on to study for my GCSE's and A-levels at Keswick Secondary School. Throughout my education I flourished in the more practical subjects, such as art and design. I not only enjoyed drawing and painting, but also model making. I have experience in product, graphic and textile design as well as a wide knowledge of a variety of artistic mediums. I am now in my second year of studying for a Graphic Design Degree at the University of Cumbria (Formerly Cumbria Institute of the Arts). I am an active member of the Cumberland Foxhound Branch of the Pony Club and have ridden on all the area teams including the Mounted Games Prince Philip Cup team, Area Eventing, Show jumping and Dressage teams, and also competed in Area Tetrathlon. Through being a member of the Pony Club I have achieved my 'B' test, which allows me to teach for the Pony Club. I am currently studying for my 'A' test which I hope to take next year. I am also a member of the British Show Pony Society, Ponies (UK), the British Show Jumping Association, and British Eventing. My greatest achievements to date on my pony of a lifetime, Winneydene Bucks Fizz include Supreme Working Hunter Pony of the Year Ponies UK Summer Championships, 2004, 10th Open 153cm Working Hunter Pony at the Horse of the Year Show 2004 and 13th in 2006. Not to mention countless wins and championships at places such as the Royal Lancashire Show, Cumberland County, Westmorland County, NCPA Pony of the Year and in the Burghley Event Pony Competition. I have had a quiet few years whilst I have been focusing on my graphic design degree, so i am looking forward to settling into a career in the design industry and being able to get out and about more with the horses again! I have been bitten by the British Eventing bug! |
