I started my own studio in 2009, after graduating from the University of Hertfordshire with a First in Graphic Design & Illustration. Prior to that I studied ND Graphic Design at Hertford Regional College, and before that I got into trouble for drawing in my schoolbooks and during ‘silent reading time’. The studio is situated in my hometown of Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, UK.

I create detailed and colourful illustrations by blending traditional hand-drawn line art with digital techniques. A lot of my illustrations are inspired by travel, nature, music, food and drink; unsurprisingly these are all things I’m passionate about.

I’ve worked with a variety of clients, here are a few of them: Preloaded and Channel 4 Education, Brown Dog Books, Andy White Creative, CitySync, Inside Poker Magazine.

If you’d like to discuss a commission you can contact me via:

Email: mail@gracejward.com
Phone: +44 (0) 7912 060915
Twitter: @GraceJWard

More social Networking:

Blog | LinkedIn | Behance | Society6

Awards, Features, Interviews and Exhibitions

Tako to Tofu featured project on Illustration Served – 2011
Tako to Tofu Art Shot on Zouch Magazine – 2011
Self-promos featured in issue 140 (self-promo Bible) of Computer Arts Projects Magazine – 2010
Interview with Grace J Ward for Creative Boom Magazine – 2010
Best Ever Student Cookbook exhibited at The London Book Fair – 2010
Creative Graduate Prize Nominee – 2009
Tako to Tofu Featured in Computer Arts Magazine’s Graduate Showcase – 2009
D&AD New Blood exhibitor – 2009
University of Hertfordshire Degree Show exhibitor – 2009
RMJM Associates Forum Window Competition finalist – 2009
Chancellor’s Scholarship for Academic Excellence – 2006
Hertford Regional College Second Year Show exhibitor – 2006

Recommendations

“I have contracted work to Grace on numerous high end projects over the last 2 years, and have found her highly competent, enthusiastic, and reliable. She is a very talented artist and designer, and I look forward to working with her again soon.” – Andy White, Creative Director at Andy White Creative

“Grace has been doing CitySync's graphic design for our brochures and illustration for our Christmas ecards for over two years. It has been a pleasure to work with Grace as she is fast and responsive and manages to turn work around for us very quickly, which is great when you are working on tight deadlines. Grace is young, talented, full of imagination, enthusiasm and creativity and I would definitely recommend her work to anyone who wants a professional job with great flair.” – Jane Haywood, Marketing Manager at CitySync