Bio

Gem Spittle is an Illustrator with ADHD from West Yorkshire. Her interests include character design, children’s media, and animation. All aspects of her work stem from her understanding and passion for archetypes, story, and symbolism. Officially trained in film, art, and design; Gem is always excited to turn her hand to anything creative and intends to do so with an underlying sense of playfulness. Ideally, Gem wants her work to make people feel something.

Artist Statement 

Gem is currently focussing on building her skills in character design and digital illustration in procreate, whilst also dabbling in animation!

Why MW is important

Magical Women’s Communication cards project can be invaluable for neurodivergent people to express something non-verbally. Some participants created cards to use situationally as you would with classic communication cards. We were also given the freedom to use our cards to express an idea as more of a kind of mantra. My mantra was a reminder to myself and others that I should not be forced to experience discomfort and guilt, or be made to bend over backwards while fighting the way my brain naturally functions. A reminder that I have a right to accommodations and to ask for help for the struggles I have due to ADHD.