About Me
Firbet Makes
Bethany Bronwyn Curtis
Hi, I'm Bethany
I'm a mixed media illustrator who uses both traditional acrylic paintings and digital illustration to create my artwork. Though I can also work with them apart from each other.
I love creating artwork relating to nature and gastronomy, especially together. Artwork that brings joy and positivity to world is what I aim to create with bright colours and bubbly characters
Creating illustrations which can educated others is passion of mine. Whether they're for recipes, history, or culture I welcome any opportunity to create something others can learn from.
Email me at: Firbetmakes@gmail.com
Mediums
Mixed Media Artwork
Artwork made using a combination of acrylic paints and Digital editing. Comes out with a thick looking style and heavily textures
Digital Artwork
Artwork made using the digital art app procreate. used to achieve effects and artwork which would be difficult to achieve in acrylic. Has a clean style accentuated with texture and effects.
Traditional Artwork
Artwork made using a combination of acrylic paints, inks, markers, and airbrush. Thick styles utilizing colour and shape to achieve bold outcomes
Animation
Artwork made using the digital art app procreate. Used to create short looping animated gifs and looping images
Current Zine Projects
Support Me
Much of my artwork is available as keyrings, prints, and much more. Check out my store for my full range of products
Donations
For a small one time donation use ko-fi. Any support is truly appreciated.
Firbet Makes
Bethany Bronwyn Curtis
Freelance Illustrator
Stores
Online Store
Containing prints to charms to zines. My online store contains my full catalogue of items for sale. If you want to support my work please take a look.
Physical Store
A shop nestled in the busy streets of Gloucester. I’m proud to be displayed here alongside so many other amazing artists. If you ever have the opportunity take a look inside.
Firbet Makes
Bethany Bronwyn Curtis
Freelance Illustrator
Zine Contributions
Firbet Makes
Bethany Bronwyn Curtis
Freelance Illustrator
Commission Info
Standardized Prices
| Full Colour Illustration | |
|---|---|
| Bust | £25 |
| Fullbody | £35 |
| Background | £50 |
| Specialised | |
|---|---|
| Yu-Gi-Oh! Card Art | £40 |
| Colouring Sheets | £15 |
| Extras | |
|---|---|
| Extra Character | + £10 |
| Mixed Media Illustration | + £10 |
| Animated Gif | + £20 |
Email me specifics for projects that do not fit any of these
Fine Tuning
Payment can be either paid fully after the rough sketch
Or 50% at rough sketch and 50% at finished illustration
This is to ensure mutual trust in fulfillment of the transaction on both sides.
Please keep in mind the price of illustrations are subject to change depending on complexity and timeframe.
I will charge extra if you want large changes to illustrations after you have confirmed the refined sketch.
Payment will be taken over paypal using their invoice service, if you have any problems please let me know.
I will only start the commission fully when I am paid in any amount. l will send you your desired outcome(s) over email when I’m paid fully.
If you have any problems with anything during the commission you can contact me over email.
I can also give updates if you request one outside of my regular updates.
My primary method of communication is with my email - Firbetmakes@gmail.com
Let me know if this is a problem!
I Will Work On:
No Thanks:
Anything NSFW
Any Fetish
Anything Racist, Homophobic, Transphobic, Acephobic, Pedophillic, Hate Speech, ect.
Explicit / Intense Gore
Kissing ( makes me uncomfortable, I'm sorry )
Okay!:
Anthro / Furry
Fanart / Original Characters
Cartoon / Candy Gore
Mecha
Terms of Service
∙ If you break a rule or do not pay for a commission I will refuse your future commissions.
∙ I hold the right to refuse a commission if I feel uncomfortable with it.
∙ I won’t copy or trace another artist's work for you.
(illustrating in a similar style to an artwork is fine.)
∙ No artwork you commission from me can be reproduced or used for commercial profit without my written
permission. You can ask for this permission after the commission is complete, if you haven't already asked.
∙ If you post my work online for display please credit me.
∙ Please do not drop out of a commission without warning
Communication
Example Email
To: Firbetmakes@gmail.com
Subject Line: Commission :D
Main Body: Hi I'd like...
Brief discriptionSize of the pieceThe Level you wantThe Extras you want(For Fanart) Characters Name + SeriesAny Extra NotesAttachments: Reference Images / Sketches
And I'll get back to you to confirm I've got the email :D
Email Me
Firbet Makes
Bethany Bronwyn Curtis
Freelance Illustrator
Resume
Firbet Makes
Bethany Bronwyn Curtis
Freelance Illustrator
05/1999 | United Kingdom, Gloucestershire
Experience
Our Man in the Moone
Animator / 2019 - 2020
College Commissioned
Hay Festival
Banner Illustrator / 2019
College Commissioned
Hay Festival
Workshop Instructor / 2019
College Commissioned
Atlantic Games
Miniature Painting / 2016 - 2018
Commissioned
South Gloucestershire and Stroud College
Pop-up Shop Vendor / 2017 - 2017
Volunteer
Black Heart Creatives
Jewellery Design / 2015 - 2017
Commissioned
YGO Charity Zine 'Project Sakura'
Tea Tin Illustrator / 2021 - 2021
Contributor
YGO Charity Cookbook Zine 'Duel Dish, Activate!'
Page Illustrator / 2021 - 2021
Contributor
YGO Free Zine 'Lacquer Zine Vol 1: Necrobeat'
Page Illustrator / 2020 - 2021
Contributor
Education
Hereford College of Arts
Bachelor of Arts Honours - BA (Hons) in Illustration, 1st
2017 - 2020
South Gloucestershire and Stroud College - Stroud
UAL Level 3 Extended Diploma in Art and Design, Merit
2016 - 2017
UAL Level 3 Diploma in Art and Design, Distinction
2015 - 2016
Software - Meduims
Painting
Acrylic, Inks, Acrylic Markers
Digital Editing
Procreate, Photoshop, Illustrator, Indesign
Skills
Illustration
Character Design
GIF Animation
Storyboarding
Firbet Makes
Bethany Bronwyn Curtis
Freelance Illustrator
Portfolio
Mixed Media Artwork
Sleepy Holly Cat Card
Firbet Fox Dawn
Chicken Tikka Masala Recipe Card
Frolicking Firbet Fox
Madaline and Latte Market Page
Madaline and Latte End Page
Yu-Gi-Oh! Heart and Soul Zine Illustration
Insecurity Demon
Digital Artwork
Fray Wolf Sci-Knight
Flux Wolf Sci-Knight
Yuga Tea Tin Illustration
Online Tie
Gathering of the Offerings
Commission
Sweetest Treat
Magic Mishap
Octane Graffiti
Master Peace, the True Dracoslaying King
Love Budgies
Nenya
Sweet Huskies
Apricot Frog
Toon Empire
Traditional Artwork
Wave Study
Peach Blossom Postcard
Ancestors
Slime Girl
Golden Koi Pond
Animation
Dreaming of Electric Sheep
Deserved Rest
Cupcake Spin
Projects
"Madeleine and Latte" Book Concept
My final major project of my final year at Hereford College of Arts.
For this project I designed and illustrated a non-fiction children's book concept based around world foods. I created a final set of 10 illustrations for a 20 page zine.
I also created a set of book mockups to showcase how a finished book may look like.
My full progress was documented on my university blog.
2021 A-Spectrum Pride Wolves
A yearly tradition to draw wolves on pride month in support of aspec identities.
This year I expanded the identities drawn to include smaller identities in the aspec community.
8 identities are displayed with the middle wolf representing the whole community.
The scene was formatted so that each wolf would have an A3 section to themselves.
Lithromantic / Lithrosexual
Aroace
Freyromantic / Fraysexual
Asexual / Demisexual / Graysexual
A-Spectrum
Aromantic / Demiromantic / Grayromantic
Aroflux / Aceflux
Agender
Recipromantic / Reciprosexual
A-spec Journal Zine 2021 Edition
During 2021 I illustrated a cover for the Aspec Journal Zine.
Inktober 2021 Colouring Book
Each year during October I take part in the online challenge inktober where I drew 31 illustrations using fineliners and markers.
For 2021 I decided to draw 31 colouring pages featuering animals and food.
Inktober 2020 Zine
Each year during October I take part in the online challenge inktober where I drew 31 illustrations using fineliners and markers.
For 2021 I decided to draw 31 storybook pages of a short original story.
