| 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 Battalion (Bloemfontein),mandatory 2 years),afterwards graduating with a National Graphic Design diploma.(Pretoria Technicon) .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. In 2000 Roy 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 a dozen times selling his art. His work is flighted to all continents on the globe. In 2007 Roy had a solo exhibition in Australia. ( http://www.roxbydownssun.com.au/news/local/news/general/art-exhibition-a-local-success/316400. aspx Roy leads guided Safari tours in the Kruger National Park (Artists & Bird watches welcome.) |

| All copyrights on Bird art,paintings,prints & digital photography by Birdart.org/RA Fryer 2002/7 |
| Roy's art is featured on the cover page of Animals world USA,July 2009 |