Justine Beckett
I am an experienced illustrator now based in New Zealand after working in the UK. My portfolio represents work published in editorial, design and advertising industries. My style incorporates strong colour and composition combined with simple but sophisticated imagery, usually within a concept or narrative.
Creative. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Efficient and enthusiastic. Friendly and reliable. Computer literate on Apple Macintosh
BA(Hons) Illustration (1st class honours) - School of Art, Design and Performing Arts, Middlesex University (2000 - 2001)
Visual Communication Design Diploma - School of Art and Design, Wellington Polytechnic (1991 - 1994)
Commercial Design Certificate - Waiariki Institute of Technology (1990 - 1991)
Freelance Illustrator, NZ (2004 - present)
Freelance Illustrator, London (2001 - 2004)
Art Student, Middlesex University, London (2000 - 2001)
Freelance Illustrator, Wellington (1998 - 1999)
Graphic Artist, The Correspondence School, Wellington (1995 - 1996)
Freelance Illustrator, Wellington (1994 - 1995)
I am with two reputable agencies in the UK and America: www.pvuk.com and www.sturgesreps.com.
I have had book covers published with Time Warner Book Group and Random House. Other clients include: The Independent, Mail on Sunday, The Scotsman, Royal College of Nursing, Prontaprint, Munich Bank, Norwich Union, English Heritage and Yellow Pages (NZ).
I was accepted into the Royal College of Art, London (unfortunately had to leave due to personal circumstances)
Flair Illustration Winner 2007 (www.creativematch.co.uk).
Featured Artist, XFUNS creative and design magazine.
2007 Featured in Lurzer's Archive: 200 Best Illustrators Worldwide.
2005/2006 Best Design Awards Finalist, Design Institute of NZ.
2005 Featured in Images 27: The Best of British Contemporary Illustration.
Artist Exhibition of the Month 2003 (www.origin.co.nz).
The Macmillan Prize for Childrens Picture Book Illustration (third) 2001
Member Profile
Justine BeckettJustine is an illustrator currently based in Tauranga. Her style incorporates strong colour and composition and is well suited to editorial, design and advertising industries. She also enjoys fine wine and mashed potatoes with HP sauce. Clients include: Harvard Business Review, Washington Post, Price Waterhouse Coopers, Random House, Canon and Yellow Pages.
