I began my illustration career while still at art college, receiving my first commissioned map for BBC Good Food magazine at the age of 20. This early work launched my freelance career, leading to publications in Prima, Country Living, What Diet & Lifestyle, and Wine Magazine, as well as commissions for Cambridge University Press and Trust House Forte. In 1996, I moved to Japan, where I was represented by Grade One and Asterisk Illustration Agencies. I worked regularly for NOVA Publishing, illustrating covers for NOVA City Magazine, full-page editorial spreads for NOVARK magazine, and a range of book jackets. During this time, I was also a regular cartoonist for the Nagasaki Shimbun, creating ABC Bridge, a monthly cartoon series designed to support young children learning English. After relocating to Australia in 2006, I continued my freelance illustration practice across a wide variety of projects. My work includes the Trudie Cooper Super Foodie trilogy and Rose Grows Veggies, among many others. I am known for my distinctive use of watercolour, pencil, crayon, and expressive mark-making. Alongside my illustration practice, I am an experienced art educator, sharing my skills and passion for creativity with students in diverse educational settings.…

Julia Weston

I began my illustration career while still at art college, receiving my first commissioned map for BBC Good Food magazine at the age of 20. This early work launched my freelance career, leading to publications in Prima, Country Living, What Diet & Lifestyle, and Wine Magazine, as well as commissions for Cambridge University Press and Trust House Forte. In 1996, I moved to Japan, where I was represented by Grade One and Asterisk Illustration Agencies. I worked regularly for NOVA Publishing, illustrating covers for NOVA City Magazine, full-page editorial spreads for NOVARK magazine, and a range of book jackets. During this time, I was also a regular cartoonist for the Nagasaki Shimbun, creating ABC Bridge, a monthly cartoon series designed to support young children learning English. After relocating to Australia in 2006, I continued my freelance illustration practice across a wide variety of projects. My work includes the Trudie Cooper Super Foodie trilogy and Rose Grows Veggies, among many others. I am known for my distinctive use of watercolour, pencil, crayon, and expressive mark-making. Alongside my illustration practice, I am an experienced art educator, sharing my skills and passion for creativity with students in diverse educational settings.…

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I began my illustration career while still at art college, receiving my first commissioned map for BBC Good Food magazine at the age of 20. This early work launched my freelance career, leading to publications in Prima, Country Living, What Diet & Lifestyle, and Wine Magazine, as well as commissions for Cambridge University Press and Trust House Forte.

In 1996, I moved to Japan, where I was represented by Grade One and Asterisk Illustration Agencies. I worked regularly for NOVA Publishing, illustrating covers for NOVA City Magazine, full-page editorial spreads for NOVARK magazine, and a range of book jackets. During this time, I was also a regular cartoonist for the Nagasaki Shimbun, creating ABC Bridge, a monthly cartoon series designed to support young children learning English.

After relocating to Australia in 2006, I continued my freelance illustration practice across a wide variety of projects. My work includes the Trudie Cooper Super Foodie trilogy and Rose Grows Veggies, among many others. I am known for my distinctive use of watercolour, pencil, crayon, and expressive mark-making.

Alongside my illustration practice, I am an experienced art educator, sharing my skills and passion for creativity with students in diverse educational settings.

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Work Experience

Illustrator (Agency Represented) at Grade 1 and Asterisk Illustration Agencies (Japan)
January 1, 1996 - January 1, 2000
Represented by Grade 1 and Asterisk Illustration Agencies in Japan; regular illustrator for NOVA City magazine; regular cartoon artist for Nagasaki Newspaper; produced commissioned illustration work for Japanese editorial and commercial markets; worked with Brolly Publishing Australia, Cyril and Dorsie Publishing Turks and Caicos Islands, Cambridge University Press; adapted style to cross-cultural briefs and publishing standards.

Education

Illustration & Visual Arts at University of West England, Bristol
January 11, 2030 - December 20, 2025
Illustration & Visual Arts at Wrexham University
January 11, 2030 - December 20, 2025
Illustration & Visual Arts at Northampton University
January 11, 2030 - December 20, 2025
Art Education at Cardiff University
January 11, 2030 - December 20, 2025

Qualifications

Master of Therapeutic Arts (Final Year)
January 11, 2030 - December 20, 2025
Therapeutic Arts Placement (Art Therapy)
January 11, 2030 - December 20, 2025
Master of Therapeutic Arts
January 11, 2030 - December 20, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services

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