The life and art of Roy Astley Fryer,South African Wildlife and Bird artist.(left handed Artist.)
Roy Astley Fryer,internationally recognised Bird/Wildlife Artist
from South Africa (Johannesburg,Gauteng)spends much of his time
in Africa's largest game reserve("Kruger National Park") gathering and
researching bird and wildlife reference to paint. Roy's passion for art
started at a young
age and after  finishing high school(Sasolburg high) he served in the South
African military force(1 Parachute Batalion(Bloemfontein),mandatory 2
years),afterwards  graduating in Graphic Design .From a very young age
Roy has been interested in  birds/wildlife  and had the opportunity on the
family farm in the Karoo in Southern
Africa to enjoy  and become aware of the outdoor animal
wildlife.Until as recent as 2000 ,Roy had  left the design &
advertising world and turned his profession to "Wildlife &
Bird art"(Specializing in parrots. )He works from out of his
studio in Springs and has visited the United States on several occasions
selling his art.His work is flighted to all continents on the globe. Roy leads
guided  Safari tours in the Kruger National Park (Artists & Bird watches
welcome.), whilst doing his research in the wild .Roy is a keeper  of 4 pet
birds,a Blue fronted Amazon parrot,a Black-headed Caique, African Congo
grey parrot and a Canary.               ~ Commission work welcome ~
.
Roy out in the open bushveld drawing a
"Hornbill "directly in front of him...
All copyrights on Bird art,paintings,prints & digital photography  by Birdart.org/RA Fryer  2008
All copyrights on Artwork and contents  by Birdart.org  2002/6
Roy with baby
Siberian Tiger
Australia exhibition
2007....Kangaroos in
the wild at Wilpena
Pound
Roy with Hyacinth Macaw,"Jake"