About
Working from my home studio in Hampshire, UK,
I create illustrations that bring people closer to nature.
Hello, I’m Rachel…
- an illustrator specialising in animal, wildlife and landscape images. I love to collaborate on projects that capture the spirit of a species and a place to encourage connection and a sense of belonging.
My work covers publishing, editorial, and information illustration. More recently, it also includes narrative nonfiction children’s picture books.
I have more than 10 years experience as a freelance.
I have an MA in Illustration with full distinctions, from Falmouth University, as well a first class BA in the Anthropology of Art. This is underpinned by a background in conservation communication.
A Few Fun facts:
I’ve built and paddled a Canadian canoe, named The Broad Bean, climbed 80ft up a Scot’s Pine to visit a crow’s nest, and made pilgrimages to some of the UK’s most rare and unusual wild orchids.
CONTACT
Please get in touch if you’d like to chat about your idea - rhudsonillustration@gmail.com
Selected Clients
Badger Balm / Bat Conservation Trust
BBC Wildlife Magazine / Bloomsbury Publishing
Butterfly Conservation / Button Books
CuriOdyssey Science & Wildlife Center
Greystone Kids Books / National Trust
Otter House Ltd / Pelagic Publishing
Reader’s Digest / RSPB / Saga Magazine
Silver Birch Cards / Starfish Bay Publishing
The Simple Things / The Tree Council
The Wildlife Trusts / Zazous Editions
Professional Memberships
Society of Children’s Book Writers & Illustrators (SCBWI)
Guest Blogs, Interviews & Features
Cover art and five-page feature, Wildlife Imitating Art
Hampshire Life, December 2024
Interview with Candace Savage & Rachel Hudson
The Picture Book Buzz, October 2024
The Cover of Reflections
Mark Avery.info, July 2023
Words & Pictures Interview
Society of Children’s Writers & Illustrators, 2022
Inspired by the Coast, six-page feature
Coast Magazine, May 2021
Illustrations With Impact
Conservation Optimism, 2021
Dunvegan Seals
Creative Howl, 2021
Talking All Things Furry & Clawed with Rachel Hudson
InspirationPrinted, 2019
Awards
National Runner Up (UK), Best Creative Business
The Rural Business Awards 2020
Regional Winner (South East & Greater London)
Best Creative Business, The Rural Business Awards 2020