Dwayne Bell

Dwayne Bell serves as Senior Lecturer and course leader for the BA(Hons) Illustration program at the University of Cumbria's Institute of the Arts, leveraging 20 years of professional illustration experience to mentor Level 5 and 6 students with real-world industry insights.

His academic qualifications include:

• BA(Hons) Graphic Design (specialising in Illustration) from Leeds Metropolitan University (now Leeds Beckett University)
• MA Creative Practice (specialising in Reportage Illustration) from the University of Cumbria

Bell's research investigates Illustration, Drawing, and Reportage Illustration with specialized focus on Arts' impact on Health and Wellbeing, Mid-Century American Illustration, and Graphic Design. His practice bridges observational sketching in dynamic environments with therapeutic applications of visual arts.

His publication "Drawing People on the Move" (2017) exemplifies his expertise in capturing human movement through illustration, connecting traditional techniques to contemporary media applications and wellbeing contexts.

Professional recognition includes:

• Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy

Bell maintains an active industry profile with clients including The Guardian, Financial Times, and Warner Bros Music, exhibiting internationally across London, Moscow, and Edinburgh. His external engagements feature:

• Guest speaker at Festival of Illustration 2017
• Guest lecturer at University of Northumbria