about me

My name is Freya, I am an artist based in East Sussex, and since I was able to hold a pencil, I have been drawing.

I hope you like my art, and if you would like to work with me, please get in touch.

Freya 🍎

Education

BA Degree in Illustration, University for the Creative Arts, 2024

Experience

Volunteer Pottery Assistant: Eastbourne Studio Pottery (Jan 2025 -)

My roles include assistance in kiln firing, clay preparation, work handling, glazing and studio upkeep.

Freelance Illustrator: Keep me Breathing - ‘Dreaming of Breathing’ (Summer 2024)

I fully illustrated a 24 page children’s book for Brighton & Hove based charity ‘Keep me Breathing’ . This work was crested through digital illustration and graphic design, and required exploration of narrative theme, character design, and page composition.

Exhibitor/Curator: UCA Grad Show 2024 - ‘We Are Here’ (May 2024)

Assisted in the assembly and curation of the graduation show, alongside my involvement as an exhibitor, and management of the exhibition itself and the shop while open to the public.

Painter/Set Design: Heartstopper (Oct 2023)

Three of my original portraits were selected to be featured in the set design of a number of scenes in the third season of Netflix’s ‘Heartstopper’.

Badge Design: University for the Creative Arts (Sep 2023)

I designed a promotional pin badge for the university was chosen by a vote to be produced and distributed to students and visitors.