I am an undergraduate Architecture student at the University of Manchester, originally from South East England, with over seven years of self-taught experience in the arts. My work ranges from funny expressive creature caricatures, studies of the human figure to precise technical drawings. Having initially studied Biochemistry, I chose to transition into Architecture to pursue creativity as a career rather than a hobby, allowing me to merge my artistic background with my technical interests. While I primarily work in pencil and pen, I have also explored a variety of mixed media, and recently developing a passion for film photography. I use the name Oetzmann—from my mother’s side of the family—as a homage to a name and heritage that continue to inspire me. With bold ambitions to become a leading architect, I am driven to create work that bridges artistic expression with technical excellence and embodies my passion for politics and the representation of the youth in modern society. 

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This website is designed to act as both a portfolio and a personal record of my creative journey. My aim is to build a stronger online presence and create a space for the documentation of anything and everything I have created or find inspiring. I want to be able to fluidly share my thoughts, ideas and design processes. 

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As an activist for youth culture and self expression, I'm hoping to create a site which presents a distinctive design aesthetic that is socially driven and communicates complex ideas around what it means to be young and expressive in todays society. My style aims to be is gritty and rebellious its about questing authority, power and influence through design.  

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