About Bex

Bex Parkin is an artist and illustrator based in the UK. Passionate about art and design from an early age, Bex studied graphic design at Central Saint Martins after completing her degree in Art History at Reading University. She has worked in various jobs in the London art world including the Royal Academy and the Medici Society but it was her role sourcing antique and vintage textiles for the major fashion houses that inspired her love of pattern and colour.

Bex’s preferred medium is traditional gouache, watercolour, coloured pencil and crayon. She is known for her love of colourful wildlife and botanicals with a vibrant colour palette and playful details.

When she is not working or with her three children, Bex likes to unwind on long hikes with her partner, doing yoga and enjoying the peace and tranquillity of the natural world.

Bex has worked on many exciting projects including greeting card ranges, packaging, stationery, clothing and jigsaws. Her client list includes Anthropologie, Olympia Le Tan, Design House Greetings, Museums and Galleries, Amber Lotus, Paperie and French toy company Djeco. Acollaboration with gelato company Nubocha won her a GDUSA award for packaging. Bex has recently finished her first childrens book which was released in October 2023.

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