Member Showcase: Lizzie Kevan
Flexi member
Lizzie Kevan
www.lizziekevan.co.uk
www.makeface.co.ukWhat do you do? How did you get to where you are now?
Iʼm a working in three capacities at the moment - a freelance illustrator, a part-time comedienne, and assistant manager in a local independent coffee shop.A series of events, including a degree, a dead seagull, and being in the right place at the right time, has led me to this current situation.
What surprises have made you smile along the way? …what is your best project and why?
I was surprised to find myself part of a sketch comedy group. When I can use my illustration in our comedy and the comedy in my illustration, I smile and think, “how convenient”. A project I really enjoyed was the creation of a very short comic book to sell at the end of our shows.
What are you most proud of about Colchester and why? The arts community is growing, supportive and diverse.
What do you think 15 Queen Street can do for people like you living in the town? It allows people who are working as lonely freelancers in solitary confinement, to connect with others in a similar situation, bringing a sense of community and building a strong network.
What does the future hold for our town - how do you hope to involved?
The future can feel like an abstract and distant concept. I wouldnʼt be able to predict with any certainty what is in store for Colchester, but if the arts community keeps growing, and the networks continue to weave their webs of creativity, I would hope to be involved in the great culture that this will be building.
Do you have any tips for people embarking on a career within the Creative industries?
What’s the most valuable thing youʼve learnt. I think that a good view of success is important. If you view success as fame, lots of money and fame, then success may quickly feel unachievable, unpredictable and unsatisfying. Iʼve found it immensely helpful to view success by whether I love what Iʼm doing, if Iʼm building relationships and working hard.
As a creative do you think itʼs important to be around other creative people? If so, why?
Itʼs really great to be able to work in a community. Collaboration and outside opinions make for better and more interesting outcomes.
We totally agree, thank you Lizzie.
