The Beauty is in the detail

Discover Astra’s detailed ink drawings with her signature touch of colour

An instantly recognisable signature style

A little splash of colour…

From Punk Safari, the Bowie Bolt of lightning to Inked Rhinos and more, Astra adds a striking element of colour to her predominantly monochrome work. Her whimsical additions of colour and titles are combined with her technically accomplished drawings to create surreal-realism work, unique to Astra’s imagination.

A beautifully illustrated journey…

Astra has written and illustrated two children’s books. The Blue Tit Travels Africa is the beginning of a big adventure for the brave little main character.

Starting in Africa The Blue Tit Travels series will explore each continent highlighting beautiful and endangered animals along the way.

Art becomes an adventure story

A big story in a short time

There’s something about Dave…

My studio buddy

About Astra…

Based in the Artistic haven of Aldeburgh on the Suffolk coast of England, Astra is a self taught artist creating fine art with pen, ink, an abundance of imagination and a touch of humour.

Astra has exhibited and sold internationally including London, New York, Singapore, Dallas and Hong Kong. Astra has Gallery representation, her work was exhibited at the United Nations Climate Change Conference COP26 and was shortlisted for The David Shepherd Wildlife Artist of the Year Award.

What's your Commission?

What's your Commission?

From Bowie Bolts to Punked Up Energy, Guinness drinking Gorillas or Lions with balloons, anything is possible with imagination and a pen… What’s your commission?