Logan Dalby
Walsall,West Midlands
Summary
An accomplished professional with a high proficiency in illustration, storyboarding, and 2D animation, specialising in character design and comic creation. Committed to advancing creative projects both professional and personal through distinctive and attentive artwork and techniques.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Freelance Illustration & Animation
Freelance
Walsall
2022.09 - Current
- Created several short comics, illustrative works for clients whilst experimenting with different storytelling techniques
- Collaborated with peers to produce an anthology comic that was sold at MCM Comic Con 2024
Customer service assistant
LDN Trading
Walsall
2020.07 - 2023.01
- Processed orders reports, managed inventory and product returns as well as handling any customer queries or refunds
- Packaged over 400 orders whilst ensuring each was delivered on-time
Production Assistant
BBC
Birmingham
2019.07 - 2019.08
- Assisted senior producer in filming a BBC cricket documentary over 1 month in different locations across Birmingham
- Handled sound and film equipment, performed administrative tasks and gained experience and understanding in the production process for a documentary
Education
BA (Hons) - Cartoon and Comic Arts
Staffordshire University
Stoke-on-Trent 2022.09 - 2025.06
Pearson BTEC Level 4 Higher National Certificate (RQF) - Graphic Design
Walsall College
Walsall 2021.09 - 2022.05
BTEC Extended Diploma (QCF) - Art and Design (Graphic Design)
Walsall College
Walsall 2019.09 - 2021.05
Skills
- Illustration
- Storyboarding
- 2D Animation
- Character Design
- Comic and Manga Creation
- Concept Art
- 3D Modelling
- Graphic Design
References
References available upon request
Projects
I am currently working on a one-shot manga called Extinguished that I hope to self-publish online and start to build up an audience with my own works., As well as this I am learning 3D modelling as it is a skill that I want to be able to possess alongside my illustrative and animation skillset.
External Links
- LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/logan-dalby-027601288/
- Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/dragongodtama/
Affiliations
- 3D Modelling
- 2D Animation
- Manga Creation
Accomplishments
- Spoke on a panel at MCM 2024 about the use of Clip Studio Paint within Comic creation but within my university work and personal projects
- Had my final major project displayed publicly allowing my work to be viewed by a wider audience
Timeline
BA (Hons) - Cartoon and Comic Arts
Staffordshire University
2022.09 - 2025.06
Freelance Illustration & Animation
Freelance
2022.09 - Current
Pearson BTEC Level 4 Higher National Certificate (RQF) - Graphic Design
Walsall College
2021.09 - 2022.05
Customer service assistant
LDN Trading
2020.07 - 2023.01
BTEC Extended Diploma (QCF) - Art and Design (Graphic Design)
Walsall College
2019.09 - 2021.05
Production Assistant
BBC
2019.07 - 2019.08