About
JOSEPH
Hello! I’m an illustrator based in Sudbury, Suffolk UK.
In recent years, I’ve specialised in digital illustration, primarily with a whimsical touch and aimed at children. I often lean towards work that focuses on the great outdoors, with a strong emphasis on storytelling.
I want to create engaging, beautiful and fun illustrations that can be used for a variety of projects, including children’s picture books, comics, character design and animal portraits, promotional material, and so on.
Follow me on Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn and Facebook @josephbayfield
YOU
Are you interested in a possible collaboration or commission, and think that my work would be a good fit for you?
My art is created digitally, although strongly mimics traditional illustration. If you think that this style is something that could benefit your project and bring something unique to your vision then we can discuss what you would like to achieve. Although my approach is quite specific, it is very versatile and can be used for many types of projects.
My illustrations are usually positive and socially-minded, and any potential commissions would have to adhere to this message. I want to ensure that a my work remains wholesome.
BACKGROUND
Having graduated with a BA Honours degree in Illustration from Manchester Metropolitan University, I kept illustration as a hobby and part-time endeavour for a long time.
I travelled across Australia and Asia and worked in a bookshop for many years, where my interest in children’s illustrations and graphic novels flourished once again. Once I got my hands on a tablet, and discovered the freedom and ease that I could create digital illustrations, there was no looking back.
I am now a part-time freelancer, which compliments my work as a park ranger in a local botanical garden. Working outside helps to inspire a lot of my art, and I try to incorporate a sense of childlike curiosity.
Apart from creating for clients, I’ve also created my own unique characters called the molys. These friendly creatures have been living underground for hundreds of years, and have just come up to the surface to explore the world. Keep an eye out for a future published graphic novel…
TESTIMONIALS
"Joseph is an absolute professional, and one of very high and consistent talent. He was very efficient with the task we set forth, and brought a distinct feel to the project in its entirety, supplemented with excellent communication skills."
Jesse Pennington and Randy Rexroat - Fantasy Comic Book
"Excellent communication and met the brief perfectly. Joseph really understood what I wanted and conveyed all details to create an overall brilliant job. He was easy to work with, flexible and ready to make any changes big or small that I required. I'll definitely work with him again on future projects."
Liv Mills - Children’s Book Cover
"I asked Joseph to draw my two of my dogs of when they were puppies and also when they became adults. The two sets of drawings are excellent and really captured my dogs. I would highly recommend him to everyone!"
Stephanie Andrada - Dog Portraits
"Even though I provided a very short (and unusual brief), I received a perfect picture very quickly! It was a gift for some friends, and they absolutely loved it. Overall my expectations were completely exceeded."
James - Cat Portrait