‘My illustrations are largely decorative, and full of nature’s narratives. I love that an image can affect emotions, and I seek to bring joy and pleasure to all who buy my artwork.’

About

Black and White photo of artist Bryony Halsted with a mug of tea.

Bryony trained as an Illustrator with printmaking at Wolverhampton University (2000), and later completed an MA in Visual Communication at Birmingham City University (2007).

Since then, she has continued to experiment and explore through making and learning and discovered a passion for surface pattern design when she took Make it in Design and Make Art that Sells on-line courses, which honed her skillset in this area.

This surface pattern training means a proficiency in making repeat patterns as well as placement prints.

Bryony regularly uses Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop when creating artwork, but her signature style relies upon her ability to use traditional drawing, collage and painting methods when creating.

An image showing boxes of text and colourful logos. A picture of certificates and achievements and membership badges  relevant to surface design and illustration.

Bryony can create artwork to tight deadlines or dedicate time to more labour-intensive licensing projects. She is available to work on a freelance basis and welcomes opportunities to license or collaborate with companies to create beautiful ranges and new designs.

Client work ranges from projects as diverse as children’s book and cover illustrations for ‘The Rat of Tatty Shawl Cottage’ to packaging and illustration work for hot new nursery brand Popsidaisickle. Bryony’s client list includes NSPCC, Medici cards, British Heart Foundation and Water Aid.