ABOUT

Dwayne Bell Illustration

With a background in editorial illustration, Dwayne Bell is programme leader for BA (Hons) Illustration at The University of Cumbria. His recent research has been in the field of reportage and observational illustration; giving him ample opportunity to do what he loves most - DRAW.

Dwayne has exhibited work in London, Moscow, Manchester, Leeds, Carlisle, Glasgow and Edinburgh.

Selected clients include:
The Guardian, Wired, The Hollywood Reporter, The Financial Times, GQ, Adidas, Warner Bros Music, Creative Review.

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"There is no greater thing for a student to have than a lecturer who is invested in what they teach and Dwayne's enthusiasm for Illustration is kind of infectious, not to mention he's damn good at it too!
His guidance through my university course really helped shape me as an illustrator and has given me foundations that will keep me upright no matter what illustration throws at me".
Hazel Mason. Graduate of BA (Hons) Illustration at UoC

Btw… I think your work is amazing… not sure I ever told you that before. ✊
Stan Chow, Illustrator

He’s bloody brilliant!!
Jill Calder. Illustrator

Dwayne is a fantastic contributor, having written and illustrated for us on Digital Arts. Not only was he exceptionally professional and efficient to work with, producing several pieces of writing and illustrations for our publication (including a cover), but also very enjoyable too work with too.
Johan Chann. Digital Product Designer

"The University of Cumbria - it may be small but it means a lot more of one to one with tutors unlike other uni’s I know of. Dwayne is a brill tutor who made me so enthusiastic about illustration".
Rachel Tunstall. Graduate of BA (Hons) Illustration at UoC

“Dwayne has been very helpful since I left, keeping in touch and supporting my progress. He’s an experienced member of the industry that I’m able to turn to for advice and guidance when I need it”.
Harry G Ward. Graduate of BA (Hons) Illustration at UoC

"Your exaggerated perspective and scale is a bit like Les Dawson’s piano playing".
Jason Hardy, Picture Editor.

Research Output
Solo Exhibition, North, Leeds, 1999
Solo Exhibition, North, Leeds, 2000
Solo Exhibition, Velvet, Manchester, 2000
Group Exhibition, Arc, Manchester, 2000
Group Exhibition, Whitewall Gallery, Leeds, 2001
Digit Magazine, Profile Article, 2005
Computer Arts Magazine, included in 'New Masters of Illustration', 2006
Group Exhibition, 'Lining out', The Arches, Glasgow, 2006
Group Exhibition, The Townhouse Edinburgh, 2012
Group Exhibition, Recoat, Glasgow, 2013
Group Exhibition, 'Home', Leeds Met Alumni, 2013
Group Exhibition, Moscow, 2014
Group Exhibition, The University of Cumbria & LICAF show, 2017
Featured in 'Drawn from Life' by Helen Birch, Hardy Grant Books, 2017
Group Exhibition & guest speaker, The Festival of Illustration, 2017
Graphite Magazine, 'Drawing from Life' original article, 2017
Group Exhibition, The University of Cumbria, 2018
'Irving, awarded 2nd place at New Designers short film festival, 2018

Qualifications
BA(Hons) Graphic Arts 2:1
Leeds Met University, 2001

MA Creative Practice (Distinction)
The University of Cumbria, 2018

Senior Member of Higher Education Academy