Lizzy Phoenix
My Story
In January 2018 I decided to take a break from the corporate world to travel as much as possible and invest time and money into building my own brand as a freelance artist and prop maker.
I originally studied Art & 3D Design at the University for the Creative Arts in Kent. Personal circumstances forced me on a different path where I established a successful (20 year) career in Ecommerce, Digital Marketing and Project and Event Management. I channelled my creativity into web design, digital marketing campaigns, charity projects and event stand creation/design. I found that I was a natural leader and influencer which served me well in projects, training and events.
This past year my solo travels have taken me to Europe, Ireland & the USA where I spent 3 months driving from the East to West coast and back. Most notably I drove Historic Route 66 from Chicago to California.
After completing 4 Art Department courses at Pinewood Studios and building my own workshop I have begun a successful career in the movie industry and have had the pleasure of working with the most amazing crew of artists and creatives.
Experience & Skills
2022 Netflix
Heart of Stone (JPM)
2021 WB
Wonka (JPM)
2020 Disney
Little Mermaid (TPM)
KEY
TPM - Trainee Prop Modeller
JPM - Junior Prop Modeller
Creative
Sculpting and Modelling
Silicone Mould Making
Fast Casting & Painting
Poly Carving & Coatings
Fibre Glass Mould Making
Foam Rubber Casting
Plaster Mould Making
Latex Casting
Paint Effects
Cake Sculpting
Photography
Quilting
Dress Making
Construction
Drilling
Routing
Chop Saw
Table Saw
Jigsaw
Framing and Dry Wall
Cabinet Building
Panelling
Sanding
Planing
Soldering
Decking
Power Tools
Technical
Rhino
Lotus Cut and Light Burn
Windows & Macbook OS
Photoshop & Corel Paint Shop Pro
Adobe Premiere Editing Suite
Word Press & Wix Web Design
MS Movie Maker
MS Office Suite
MS Ecommerce Server
Facebook, Instagram, Twitter
Movie/TV Projects
Education
Miniature Model Making
Leigh & Lauren Took
Work together with a small team to create and shoot a scaled miniature
Course Summary
Design & scaling
Moulding & casting
Texture stamps
Making and dressing foliage (depending on the model)
Kit-bashing
Organic surface textures (eg rock faces)
Architectural surfaces (eg roof tiles, brickwork)
Practical lighting
Prop Making Essentials,
Soft Props & Breakaways
Leigh & Lauren Took
Introduction to a variety of techniques used in prop-making. How to create, finish and when to use soft and breakaway props for the screen industry.
Course Summary
Introduction to prop making
Sculpting tools, materials & techniques
Silicone mould making
Casting in resin
Painting and art working
Foam rubber casting
Artworking & finishing off
Photographing props for portfolio
When to use soft props & breakaways
Sugar glass casting
Overview of materials & suppliers
Art Dept. Essentials
Ray Stanley &
Terry Ackland-Snow
An introductory level master course looking all facets of the Art Department in top level Film making.
Course Summary
Roles & terminology
The concept – overall vision
The script – set/prop breakdown/sfx
The Camera – angles, ratios and lenses
Visualisation & storyboarding
Researching, Sourcing Props & Set Dressing
Surveying Draughtsmanship – Styles & Scales
Sketching & Set Layout
Art & 3D Design
University for the Creative Arts
Rochester, Kent
National Diploma course covering all aspects of art and 3D design
Course Summary
Illustration & Life drawing
Clay Sculpting & building techniques
Research & Design
Pottery Wheel techniques
Glazing formulas & techniques
Kiln Building & Firing
Computer Graphics Tools
Work Placement
Teaching clay sculpting to partially sighted & blind adult students