How The FLOCK Do I Start Freelancing?

Thinking of setting yourself up as a freelancer but not sure where to start? This is the session for you. Hear from a regional artist about their range of freelance work and learn how to take your first steps in the freelance world.

Lily Hammond

Lily is an illustrator working from her studio in Ipswich, Suffolk. Having graduated with a first class honours in illustration. Her practice spans the creative sector from working on a commission for Black History Month for the BBC to artwork created for Ipswich Town’s programme for Call Me Ted. 

Lily has a real passion for colour and pattern that feeds into her love of interior décor. In addition to her decorative work Lily creates bright portraits, often having inspirational women from minority ethnic backgrounds as her subject focus .    

Her decision to represent women of colour coupled with need to tell uplifting stories springs from a desire to make inclusive art for the next generation of women like herself.  

FLOCK

Flock is a network of young people, aged 18-25 across East Anglia. Delivered with and for young people, FLOCK sets out to support Young Creatives – our future arts leaders. Joining FLOCK will give you the opportunity to network, develop creative skills, meet like-minded individuals, and access our Bursaries for Young Creatives.