If you Smile, I win!
I am (Flying) Lion, an independent Photographer, Illustrator, Educator, and Graphic Designer based in the North East of Scotland.
Flying Lion
I am (Flying) Lion, an independent Photographer, Illustrator, Educator, and Graphic Designer based in the North East of Scotland.
As a professional, you can get in touch with me if you need an Illustration, a Studio Shoot, a personalized Workshop, or proficient Branding for your business.
As an Artist, I look forward to combining my creativity with my graphic and photographic skills in order to awaken our imagination and find impossible things in the unexpected. Don't miss out on my awarded project: Surreanimals!
Now, I invite you to be a part of this journey. I'm here to bring your ideas to life. There is no age limit to play with our imagination...
If you Smile, I win!
Photography Portfolio
Fine Art
I love capturing the outdoors through my lens. Whether it's vast landscapes or the little details in nature, each photo tells a simple story of the beauty I see in the world. It's my way of sharing the awesome moments that might otherwise go unnoticed.
Workshops, tutoring, talks.
Would you like to know how I create my Surreanimals in Photoshop? or how to improve your pictures?
Or maybe something different, like brushing up on your Spanish?
After navigating the education scene for over 15 years—from one-on-one relaxed sessions to hyped-up classrooms—and with 2 University Degrees under my bell: a BA in Photography (RGU) and a Graphic Design (UBA) I still vow by one golden principle:
Tutoring is all about sharing your passion and remembering those uncertain first steps. You know, the times when we were afraid to ask what seemed like a 'silly' question. Well, here's the truth: the only 'silly' question is the one we never ask! Don't hold back, it's absolutely ok to doubt even about the simplest things! 🚀
So, are you keen on diving into a workshop on photography, illustration, or perhaps something customized just for you? Why not join me for some one-on-one sessions or hop into small group gatherings? It can be done Online, or Presential in Aberdeen / Stonehaven / Portlethen / Laurencerkirk / or surroundings.
It's all about embracing curiosity. And, there's no such thing as a "silly" question. Let's kick it and learn together! 🎓✨
These are some of the topics:
💻📷 - Adobe Photoshop/Lightroom. Also, orientation to the Surreanimals creation.
💻🎨 - Adobe Illustrator.
📸🔍 - Photography (basic to advanced)
💡🖼️ - Lights, Flashes (portable or studio) Composition.
🇪🇸🗣️ - Spanish chats.
Just drop me a line at flyingliondesign@gmail.com and let's start!
Surreanimals it's my blend of Photography and Illustration. Reveals fantastical creatures in unexpected places.
What if a window, is actually an eye, a mouth, or a nostril? What if the seemingly empty spaces that we visit in our commute are actually the opposite, full of a hidden life, colour, and creativity?
Surreanimals was born during my time at Robert Gordon University in Aberdeen, Scotland. I earned the John Gray's Legacy Award thanks to this project. It also inaugurated a series of comissions and public exhibitions.
In 2023, The Surreanimals project was selected to celebrate the 100 years of the Aberdeen Foresterhill Campus Health Center.
This iteration of the project blends my digital illustration with my photography, exploring the endless possibilities of digital manipulation.
The Surreanimals' values are always tied to creativity, myths, curiosity, and playfulness.
Surreanimals will always raise Social and Animal concerns, standing with communities, green energy, and animal welfare.
There is no age limit to play with our imagination...
If you Smile, I win!
Books, Posters, and Frames
From crafts to custom commissions, I invite you to chat with me about getting my work printed and/or framed in small wonders or poster size!
The original Surreanimals book and Workshops are also available for those eager to play and enjoy the world I've created.
Our little clients reviews
2D Illustrations for a project called "Robbies".
This variant is called "Mummy"
Made in Illustrator, "Robbies" were created trying a funny, cute, and pop style.
This variant is called "Doll"
This was a series commissioned during 2021.
This variant is called "WereWolf"
I Illustrated digital app backgrounds and scenes, bringing visual life to the digital realm through different styles and proposals.
Children's Book "Bubba Descubre...". Originally a DVD series created by "Primeros Pasos", and now part of the Disney Company.
These books were created through a blend of pictures, textures, digital painting, photomanipulation, and illustrations.
In a newer series of books, I re-designed and illustrated "Bubba"
and his friends for "Bubba Descubre..." in 2d cartoon style.
Responsible for 2D characters & background illustrations, and overall book design.
The 2D overhaul was a big success, resulting in a series of books covering various topics while maintaining the same style.
My awarded project Surreanimals showcases a mix of my 2D Illustrations on Ink and Paper, plus Digital illustration, and Photomanipulation.
Design of a gentle and subtle logo for a family-owned business specializing in crafting vegan meals and plant-based products.
Distinctive isologotype and its variants for a series of vibrant workshops in Photography called In Lumina.
Elevated the brand presence of In Lumina Workshops through strategic social media image designs and branding management in the realm of photography.
Crafting dynamic visuals using multimedia assets, Adobe Photoshop, and design expertise. Specializing in photomanipulation for impactful posters and social media.
Design of posters for the theatrical presentation of the puppet show: 'Bubba Descubre...' series. A fusion of digital painting, photomanipulation, and high-end retouching brings the poster to life.
An innovative children's book, uniquely designed to hang on doors, allowing children to express their moods through a creative and interactive format.
Cover and overall design, illustration, and re-design in a cartoon style of the characters from the "Bubba Descubre" series for a new set of Books.
Interactive football App. Design, retouch, photomanipulation.
Interactive interface aimed to work like a vintage book. 3D design, collage & retouching
Contact
Although the shop is currently under construction, you still can get in touch with me if you are interested in my Art, Posters, Postcards, Bookmarks, Frames, or one of my Original Surreanimals' Books.
Also, I evaluate Commissions and Educational Workshops.
Please just drop me an email and we can arrange a meeting, a pickup, delivery, or post.
Thank you ever so much :D
Business Area
Aberdeen & Aberdeenshire.
North East Scotland
-Grampian & Angus -
Contact Hours
Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays:
10:00 AM — 5:00 PM
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