Millicent Doble

Millicent Doble, a proud Cornish woman with a passion for Pasties and Sea Shanties, brings a vibrant blend of creativity and adventure to her role as Lead Creative Artist at Aberfal Publishing Company Limited. In her current position, Millicent spearheads the conceptual development and visual storytelling for a captivating children’s book series, blending her expertise in 3D modeling, illustration, and environment design. Her proficiency with tools like Blender, Maya, and Unreal Engine 4 enables her to craft highly detailed and realistic characters inspired by dinosaurs and 80s sci-fi and fantasy films, adding a unique, nostalgic flair to her work.

Millicent’s role involves creating character concepts, detailed 3D models, and immersive environment visuals that bring the stories to life, ensuring each element resonates with young readers. Her experience with agile methodologies allows her to collaborate seamlessly with writers, editors, and other creative professionals, maintaining a flexible yet focused workflow. Additionally, her skills in digital art, Adobe Photoshop, and version control systems like Git ensure her designs are polished, consistent, and ready for publication.

Currently traveling across Australia in her 2003 Mitsubishi Triton, Millicent’s nomadic lifestyle enriches her creative perspective, inspiring her to incorporate diverse cultural influences into her work. Her ability to adapt to different environments and her passion for storytelling make her an invaluable asset to Aberfal Publishing, where she continues to push the boundaries of children’s book illustration and character design.