Julia Fryer

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I am an excellent, reliable communicator with a keen eye for quality and high standards. I am comfortable working unsupervised and thrive in pressurised environments.

About

I am an excellent, reliable communicator with a keen eye for quality and high standards. I am comfortable working unsupervised and thrive in pressurised environments.

I have a persistent, determined approach to getting the most out of every project and enjoy seeing work through to completion. I love learning new skills, especially craft and computer skills, and I learn quickly.

  • Joined November 2023

Industry experience

  • Media & Entertainment
  • Professional Services
  • Education
  • Other

Projects · 5

This was from a children's book by a local author. The Princess I based off a genuine princess (one of George the thirds youngest) while the parents came from a couple of historical fashion prints. I chose her because she combined the pretty dress and slightly over the top style you would expect from a princess with something that could actually be played in

  • Book Illustrator
  • Illustrator

This was a design for a book cover and logo for Liden Writer's Group's book of poetry. They were keen to have not only the group's initials included, but the initials of all the writer's as well. I think the tree format helped with this #logo #illustrator

  • Book Illustrator
  • Freelance Digital Illustrator

This cover for a fantasy story was an interesting one to work on, with plenty of little details to get my teeth into. I first drew it by hand, and then when the client approved, scanned it into the computer and finished it off in Corel Painter. I am happy with how this turned out, especally the depressing sky and her alert pose #illustrator

  • Book Illustrator

cartoon #graphicdesigner Around the time that America was worrying about Spy Balloons (were they from China or outer space?) I had a little mental image of the balloons being lined up to be shot.

  • Comic Illustrator

graphicdesigner #illustrator #designer JTP Trust, a local group focused on encouraging children and teenagers to sing, was planning a concert when Janice Thompson, the brains behind it, got in touch with me. She was having trouble getting hold of a good design for their poster and program cover, and explained that the concert would feature songs from various musicals. I decided to meld together as many musical characters as I could think of, and place them in the car from Chitty-Chitty-Bang-Bang. The only one she insisted on was Calamity Jane, who works better then the Nun I'd originally had driving the car, and added a nice bit of colour. It came out nicely, and added a bit to a very nice concert. Done in colour fineline pens and Corel Painter.

  • Colourist
  • Freelance Digital Illustrator
  • Graphic Designer

Work experience· 6 roles

Book Cover Designer / Illustrator · Ross Kitchen (Self-employed)Jan 2024 – Present · 2 yrs 11 mos

Book cover design and illustration for local author Ross Kitchen, focusing on medieval fantasy and a major project based on the Battle of Ellendune.

Graphic Designer / Poster Designer · Swindon Gilbert and Sullivan SocietyJan 2019 – Present · 7 yrs 11 mos

Design and layout of programs, banners and posters; artwork and graphic design for banners, posters and programs for theatre group.

Set Painter / Scenic Artist · Yeoman of the Guard – Theatre ProductionMar 2017 – Oct 2025 · 8 yrs 8 mos

Painted scenery for production of Yeoman of the Guard; created backdrops and scenic elements.

Portrait Painter · Ruddigore – Theatre ProductionMar 2016 – Oct 2025 · 9 yrs 8 mos
Book Cover Designer · Star Books UKDec 2011 – Oct 2025 · 13 yrs 11 mos
Freelance Designer / Illustrator · People per HourJan 2011 – Present · 15 yrs 11 mos

Education

Photoshop Evening Course · New College2006 – 2007
Illustration, BA: 2:2 · Swansea Institute of Higher Education2003 – 2006
Art QNVQ: BC · Swindon College2001 – 2003

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