Frances Elston

I am a multi-disciplinary artist and designer specialising in unique and thought-provoking fine art illustration and commercial design. I studied painting at Norwich School of Art and Design, received the Noel Spencer Prize for drawing in 2007 and have exhibited work at shows in London, Amsterdam and The Cotswolds. In recent years, I have undertaken more professional illustration, branding and design projects, including digital and web design for commercial and charitable organisations.

My lifelong passion is for conceptual design and illustration – I am particularly drawn to figurative work, caricature and natural themes. My work has embraced a broad range of styles, from formal, Classical design through to expressionistic or abstract contemporary practice. I am always looking for ways to express my very British sense of humour, to uplift and surprise my audience and to share my unique view of the world through my work.

August 2019 – Current

Illustrator, Website Designer, Designer/Sculptor - Echinus Ltd., Gloucestershire

January 2019 - August 2019

Illustrator (freelance) - Blue Ormer Publishing, Guernsey

October 2017 – December 2018

Web Designer, Copywriter – The Stonemasons’ Guild of St. Stephen and St. George, Gloucestershire

August 2016 – October 2016

Occupational Therapist – Milestones Hospital, Norwich

November 2015 – August 2016

Senior Occupational Therapist – Beech House Hospital (Huntercombe Group), Newmarket

October 2016 – October 2021 Master Stephen L’Normand BA, MA, Th.D.

Classical apprenticeship in Stone Carving and Plastique

February 2010 – February 2012 University of East Anglia

MSc. – Occupational Therapy

September 2004 – June 2007  Norwich School of Art and Design (as was)

BA (Hons) Fine Art (2:1)

Noel Spencer Prize for Drawing

BTEC Diploma – Art and Design (with Distinction)

September 2001 – June 2003 City College Norwich A Level – Art and Design (B)

A Level – Psychology (B)

Advanced NOCN – Graphic Design (Level 3/3 credits)