Today I went to Ingleborough in the car with John and Shauni for the Natural England Project we're working on. I felt like I was going on a trip with my parents sitting in the back haha. The aim the trip was to get a chance to discuss the project further with all the partners involved and do a bit of research. Until today I'd only spoken to John and Shauni from Leeds Uni so it was great to see people working for Natural England and what they thought of the project. I was asked to take some work along with me, including my wildlife pack from CoP2. They absolutely loved it!! I'm so happy!! They were so impressed, I can't believe it. What stood out to them were my birds (everyone seems to like the birds). He said I'd managed to capture them really well and get the proportions and markings right, yet they still has an illustrative feel through my line work and digital editing. It meant so much to here them say that.
Until today I've not really understood what John and Shauni are during in terms of the project, and although I do now, it's a bit hard to explain. They're looking at branding and media and bringing in visitors. Shaun's also looking at bringing in the use of the 3D Google Cardboard.
It was really interesting to see how this project is going to develop. The Natural England partners were really impressed and are keen for us to maybe be involved in a much bigger 4 year, £4million project, but this is just an idea so we'll see! I was given some very ugly leaflets to take home and I gave them my email so that they can send a list of species over for me to draw. Can't wait to get started!
After a very long meeting in the coldest office EVER, we went and had a pub lunch next to this lovely warm fire. Perfect!
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