Julia Brown

Hello! I’m Julia Bethan, a freelance illustrator based by the Welsh sea in the UK. I favour traditional media, and also work digitally in illustration, design and stop motion animation.
My style is characterful, expressive and full of texture. I love to exaggerate the small and celebrate the mundane. A huge lover of books, most of my work is inspired by words that I’ve read and the images that they have conjured in my brain.

As a former paediatric nurse, I am particularly interested in making work for children that encourages play, inclusivity, & reassurance in feelings and the self. I’ve animated for children’s tv, illustrated large scale treasure hunts, & have taught children classes on drawing & expressive mark making.