Julia Gran
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Julia Gran was born in New York City. She attended the High School of Art and Design
where she majored in animation. Julia graduated from Parsons School of Design.
After graduation Julia worked as a designer and art director in a variety of design studios, and book, and magazine publishers. Working in the tradition of her influences Paul Rand
and Saul Bass
, Julia has combined her designer’s eye and whimsical illustration style. She has created brands for clients ranging from fashion and food to institutional.
Julia is a noted illustrator of children’s picture books. She wrote and illustrated Big Bug Surprise published by Scholastic Inc. She has illustrated numerous children’s books including Princess Penelope, and Princess Penelope Takes Charge. Julia’s illustrations can be seen internationally in books, magazines, newspapers, and advertising.
Julia’s work has appeared in numerous exhibits and she has won a variety awards for design and illustration.
High School of Art and Design
The High School of Art and Design is a Career and Technical Education high school located at 1075 Second Avenue, between 56th and 57th Streets in Manhattan, New York City, New York.It is operated by the New York City Department of Education...
where she majored in animation. Julia graduated from Parsons School of Design.
After graduation Julia worked as a designer and art director in a variety of design studios, and book, and magazine publishers. Working in the tradition of her influences Paul Rand
Paul Rand
Paul Rand Paul Rand Paul Rand (born Peretz Rosenbaum, (August 15, 1914 — November 26, 1996) was an American graphic designer, best known for his corporate logo designs, including the logos for IBM, UPS, Enron, Westinghouse, ABC, and Steve Jobs’ NeXT...
and Saul Bass
Saul Bass
Saul Bass was a Jewish-American graphic designer and filmmaker, best known for his design of motion picture title sequences....
, Julia has combined her designer’s eye and whimsical illustration style. She has created brands for clients ranging from fashion and food to institutional.
Julia is a noted illustrator of children’s picture books. She wrote and illustrated Big Bug Surprise published by Scholastic Inc. She has illustrated numerous children’s books including Princess Penelope, and Princess Penelope Takes Charge. Julia’s illustrations can be seen internationally in books, magazines, newspapers, and advertising.
Julia’s work has appeared in numerous exhibits and she has won a variety awards for design and illustration.