JUNE UPTON

June Upton (American, b. 1992) is an illustrator with a painting practice, creating all things in still life - from her editorial art direction work to hand painted pieces - working with clients such as JCrew, madewell and resy.

She started her career with a fine art scholarship to Mississippi State University’s School of Architecture Art & Design, where she received a Bachelors of Fine Art with an emphasis in graphic design, then shortly after ccepted a spot in Pratt Institute’s graduate Communication Design program in New York, where she received a Masters of Science in Communication Design.

A student of stillness, Upton finds magic in capturing a moment that will tell a story in the present and for years to come. She is enamored by the narratives that mundane objects present and likes to explore how these items comfort and define who we are. June uses subtle textures, concrete shapes and neutral pallets to compose an array of still life vignettes. She trusts the nature of these pieces to provide a sense of quiet and calm to the viewer’s mind, striking a balance between contentment and the chaotic energy of everyday life.