my name is freya, I am an artist based in East Sussex, i’ve been drawing since I was able to hold a pencil.

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

freya 🍎

BA Degree in Illustration, 2:1

University for the Creative Arts, 2024

‘Lamb Zine Launch’ May 2025, The Brunswick, Hove (Lamb Collective x Brighton Fringe)

‘Folklore’ March-April 2025, Marine Workshops Newhaven (Toad Lickers Collective)

‘The Art Wave’ September 2024, Open house exhibition (Artwave Festival, Lewes District)

‘We Are Here’ May-June 2024, University for the Creative Arts, Farnham (BA Illustration Degree Show)

Co-Founder/Editor: Lamb Collective - ‘Lamb Zine’ (Dec 2025-)

Working in a team throughout the genesis, admin, design, production and marketing of a zine publication and collective. This project won the Brighton Fringe Bursery and saw a successful launch event and exhibition.

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

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

Curatorial and Archival assistant: Royal School of Needlework (Feb 2025)

Handling, researching and cataloguing historical embroideries and textiles in the Royal School of Needlework archive.

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 created 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)

I designed three original portraits in accordance with the set design for a particular scene, which 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 for the Creative Arts, Farnham, which was chosen by a vote to be produced and distributed to students and visitors.