Book Illustration

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From endangered species to the common crow, my illustrations bring stories to life with expressive detail and compelling characters, captivating young readers and nature lovers alike.

Children’s books:

Turtle Lives, 2025 | How to Know a Crow, 2024 | Dancing Sloths, 2024 | 100 Endangered Species, 2021

Selected clients:

Bloomsbury Publishing | Button Books | Oylmpia Publishing | Pelagic Publishing | Penguin Random House | Scholfield & Sims Starfish Bay Publishing | Greystone Kids Books

Kind words from publishers and authors

 

“Rachel combines a rigorous attention to detail with a charming, irresistible flair and clear passion for her subject matter”.

- Andrew Furlow, Head, Greystone Books UK

 

“Rachel has a special talent for capturing the essence of her chosen species and she portrays them with a twinkle in her eye.”

- Brett Westwood, BBC Broadcaster and Nature Writer

 

“I’m thrilled by Rachel’s artwork on the cover of my book Reflections - it’s probably the best bit about the book!”

- Mark Avery, Nature Writer and Environmental Campaigner


 Featured Work

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