Journal

Inspiration, Percolation, Preparation, Creation, Reflection.

ABOUT ZAPTABBY

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Visual Artist | Print & Web Designer, based in Sheffield, UK

Zaptabby explores the theme of abstraction through printmaking, painting, drawing, photography and video. Portraiture, classical music, walking in the Peak District, researching Sheffield's industrial past and visiting spiritual locations are the main subjects for inspiration. Zaptabby also specialises in Graphic Design for print, web design, hosting and email account setups.

In 1996 Zaptabby graduated with a BA Hons in Fine Art and in 1998 passed with distinction with a MA in Printmaking. From 1998 to 2000 Zaptabby was a lecturer at Bradford College, teaching Adobe Photoshop and Microsoft Office to 16-year old art students and adults.

Zapstudio

In 2000 Zaptabby set up Zapstudio, focusing on web design, hosting and graphic design for print. Zapstudio aims to create high quality web design and print for small businesses and creative individuals on a tight budget.

Feel free to contact Zapstudio anytime to discuss your requirements.

Below is a list of work produced —

Website Projects
Busytinsnips
Hackenthorpe Hall Nursery
Alliance Roofing Services
DG Roofline
Darnall and Handsworth Chess Club

Print Design
Darnall and Handsworth Chess Club, Sheffield
Queens Hall, Edinburgh
British Friends of Harvard Business School

Personal Projects

Book Design
Zaptabby has produced two personal books, 'Gold Route Sheffield' and 'Random Images'. In the near future Zaptabby is planning to produce another book called, 'Zaptabby — Gelli Prints' and promote it on Amazon.

My two books were produced via Blurb.com and you can view and buy them here — Zaptabby Books

Other Interests

Zaptabby was a member of Darnall and Handsworth chess club and participated in the Sheffield League and rapid tournaments.

Woodworking, making picture frames, bird feeders and bird houses.

Creative Software

In 1996 Zaptabby started with Adobe PhotoShop 4.0 and did numerous upgrades to the very last Adobe Creative Suite 6.0 on disc. After Adobe’s awful switch to subscription based buying, Zaptabby has now transferred to Affinity Designer, Photo and Publisher. Throughout many years Zaptabby has also gained knowledge and techniques with Davinci Resolve.

Current Projects

Selling Artwork
Setting up 'Buy Zaptabby Artwork' on Shopify.

T-Shirt Design
Setting up silkscreen, constructing an exposure unit and dry rack.

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