Professional profile/intentions

With a keen focus on continuous improvement, I consider both my practical and artistic competencies to be of exceptional calibre. This commitment to growth is not only within my professional endeavours but also informs my personal pursuits. In my spare time, I indulge my passion for exploration by immersing myself in new experiences, frequently attending exhibitions to gain exposure to diverse insights and perspectives which bring me inspiration. I firmly believe that attentive listening and comprehensive understanding are key to achieving success in all my endeavours; embracing this philosophy compliments my work as I always strive for standards of excellence and quality.

Understanding the power of collaboration, I value the synergies that teamwork fosters, recognising that collective strengths can overcome challenges that would be impossible alone. Patience, enthusiasm, and adaptability are virtues I've cultivated through experience, enabling me to navigate diverse situations and are traits I am always conscious of developing.

My professional trajectory is comprised of a variety of experiences including event planning, exhibit curation, and overseeing large-scale commissions. These roles have honed my skills in organisation, client relations, and public engagement. I approach each task with an unwavering commitment to punctuality and precision, refusing to undertake any responsibility unless I am confident in delivering excellence. Challenges, rather than deterrence, serve as opportunities for self-improvement, propelling me to constantly refine and elevate my craft.

While my artistic journey has encountered its share of challenges, including financial constraints and geographical limitations, I have cultivated a resilient work ethic that persists alongside my current role at Rolls Royce. I aspire to carve out a creative niche within the company, where I can meld my design acumen with my artistic prowess. Seeking not only professional advancement but also a fulfilling work environment where I am highly regarded and empowered to flourish, I envision a career path that sustains both my passion and livelihood.

Chichester holds profound personal significance for me, intertwined with my familial heritage and a legacy of creativity rooted in the local landscape. This began with my grandfather who taught at West Dean and worked for many years as a tree surgeon at Goodwood and continues with my familial ties to agriculture and gamekeeping; a heritage I regularly draw inspiration from.

Aligning with Rolls Royce's tradition of excellence and craftsmanship fills me with such a sense of pride but alongside the opportunity to contribute meaningfully to its legacy.

I am inspired by the potential for growth and innovation within Bespoke and am eager to embrace the challenges it presents, confident in my ability to shine amidst such opportunities.

Core Physical Attributes & Skills

  • Extensive painting and drawing methods covering all mediums, Including but not limited to - oil, enamel, watercolour, gouache and all mark making and drawing methods. Specialising in perspective and professional application.

  • Book illustration, signwriting and traditional commissions including portraiture.

  • Textiles and machine trained to a high level, textile printing.

  • Airbrush and spray experience.

  • Printing methods: Lino, Mono, screen, dry point and collograph.

  • Photography and dark room experience.

  • Extensive self taught photoshop/ Procreate knowledge covering all graphic design and marketing matter.

  • Ceramic including slab, coil and kiln work.

  • Trained in personal safety and safeguarding to a very high standard.

  • Trained in work place safety including handling, fire safety and PPI.

  • Stock management and rotation including ordering, accounts and managing relationships with suppliers.

  • Framing and canvas stretching.

  • Tool usage including jigsaw, drill etc.

  • Mould making inc resin, plaster and clay.

Education & Awards

De Montfort University:

  • BA HONS in Fine Art. Graduate July 2013. First Class degree with Honours.

  • Clepham Scholarship for outstanding coursework July 2013.

  • Nomination and shortlisted for DMU Christopherson award July 2013.

  • BFAA British Fine Arts achievement award. Role - Auctioneer. January 2013.

City College Brighton and Hove:

  • Foundation Art - (PASS) specialising in Illustration. 2008

Bognor Regis Community College:

  • A Level Fine Art - A, 2007.

  • A Level Textiles technology - A, 2007

  • AS Level Photography - C, 2006.

  • AS Level Graphics and Product Design - A, 2006.

  • GCSE x 7 at A*-D. (Business studies, Eng lit/Lang, Science, Maths, Art, Textiles, P.E. ) 2005

Employment History

Creative/Art: (Please also note: Educational and Voluntary, below)

  • Bespoke Commission Specialist in Artistry at Rolls Royce Motor Cars - August 2024

  • Coachliner Rolls Royce Motor Cars - December 2021 - August 2024.

    Being a coach-liner at RR is an extremely proud job title to carry. I was wokring within a small team inside the bespoke element of the paint shop at Goodwood, Chichester. I trained to hand paint and line all models to the specifications of each individual customer. Working alongside the design team we facilitated new ideas and brought commissions to life. I was primarily responsible for all parts of application from mixing the paint to polishing the finished line or motif.

    This role was a constant learning curve and provided me with a creative outlet alongside opportunities for growth and personal skill enhancement within paint application. My role allowed me no train twice with Piers Dowel on two closed airbrushing courses.

  • Sewing Associate Rolls Royce Motor Cars - September 2019 - Trim Centre Sewing associate. Trained on 5 job stations within seat sewing including the use of construction, cut-off and rouching machine. Newly volunteered as First aid trainer for our area and have recently received high scores within my appraisal for teamwork and communication skills.

  • Self Employed - Designer / Painter/ Sign writer (Cd Sign and Design) - Sept 2015 - current. My work/ business crosses between fine art based commissions to graphic design and printed matter. This ranges from logo work, interior wall spaces, large public commissioned murals through to event and marketing material. I was exclusively successfully self -employed between July 2015- Sept 2017. My business (CD Sign and Design) was born from consecutive public commissions. I now use this name exclusively for my more public representational painting work and allow my own studio practise to run along side under Chloe Dowsett.com

  • Art Techinican - Bedales School - Sept 2017 - Current. I am solely responsible for the management and safe functioning of a large secondary art department in a boarding school. This includes but is not limited to stock, machine maintenance, health and safety, lesson prep and one-to-one tuition for students. I am also responsible for on site exhibitions and assisting the aesthetics committee. This role has allowed my skill set artistically to grow extensively. This role required me to have a degree to a high standard with experience in textiles and fine art. This role directly utilised my ability to take a brief or concept from a basic idea to a finished work of art or project.

  • West Dean College - Contracted Project Co-ordinator- Summer 2016 (Part time). I held an open submission for a site specific sculpture show. I currated, managed and showed my own work - more info on set page in controls ‘sculpture show’.

  • Dramatic Entertainment Jan - June 2015. Assistant storyboard artist working under Mike Jupp for Mike Batt in a large animation studio setting on The Wombles of Wimbledon. I made notes during meetings, helped direct story additions, plot lines and characters. I also assisted in the storyboard process and had my own Episode as I improved on the project. Work stopped due to financial reasons however it may start up again, and If my situation permits it I will get involved in my spare time.

Educational & Voluntary

  • Paint modern June 2017-Dec 2017. Working alongside Kim O’Neil as an assistant in a busy adult Ed experimental and abstract painting class. We have four dates over 2 months in Godalming. Voluntary.

  • Madhurst- Creative festival Midhurst 2015,2016 and 2017. Art trail director and manager including gathering artist and promotion. Responsible also as a committee member for creative decisions, props, project management and creative decisions regarding decoration and children’s entertainment. safety and budget is largely considered. This is a brilliant networking opportunity.

  • The Loft Birmingham- (January-June 2014) Studio ambassador and resident artist in small independent council funded start up in Central Birmingham. responsibilities included recruiting new collective members, putting on shows, maintaining the studio and keeping members safe.

  • Artist Intern - Dannielle Tegeder NYC (part time, December 2013- January 2014): Working alongside a team to produce prints/editions and assist with promotions/ deliveries.

  • Artist Assistant - Jordan Griska NYC (full time, November 2013- January 2014): Working assisting in residence in Brooklyn in a sculpture studio. Physical assistance as well as admin, sales and artistic development. Left due to change of location.

Exhibitions & Events

  • West Dean - Chilli Fiesta 11th - 13th August. Edward James Xilitla Gardens Sculpture exhibit. curated and organised by myself as contracted project manager.

  • 'ONE' - Firebug Venue. My first open exhibition as chairman of the Fine Art Society. hosted, work chosen, curation and sales. November 2012.

    • 'Concurrence' - LCB gallery Depot. December 2012. Group show with myself, Lauren Adams and Zen Kilic. Hosted and curated by myself.

    • Fine Art Auction - DMU campus. January 2013. Auctioneer and co-organiser. Huge public event, 100 lots, £3000 raised.

    • Fluxus Forum - 19th April 2013. Informal forum hosted by myself to present the public, students and lecturers with more information on Fluxus/ideologies/artists.

    • Fluxus exhibition and open- DMU campus. 23rd April 2013. Selected Fluxus collections alongside pieces from students following a brief on Fluxus ideologies commissioned by myself.

    • Kimberlin Library space (DMU central campus)- February 2013 - present. A termly rotated gallery space set up be myself internally exclusively for exhibiting students/graduates. All work is chosen and curated by the current committee.

    • Student union workspace- December 2012- present. Another public yet internal space sponsored by the society that I personally set up to not only enlarge the universities collection of donated work but to promote current students. 

    • Space Gallery- 776 Hard street in Brooklyn, Greenpoint. March 2014. Open showcasing my work completed with Jordan Griska as part of my studio stay in NY. • 3D Skanect workshop assistant and co-ordinator March 14- The Loft. Situated in the studios myself and digital Artists Steven Mills hosted a Skanect workshop using 3D scanning for print to show how you 3D can be done at home.

• Studio Review Jan 2014-ongoing. Studio Review is a collaborative site specific installation based impulsive performance. Concentrating in digital documentation and the playful traditional aspect of an artists studio and work in progress. Birmingham, Northampton Contemporary, Fringe Arts Bath.