Bold. Vibrant. Rooted in nature.

Rachel Hudson’s illustrations celebrate wildlife and the natural world
- perfect for publishers, conservationists, and nature lovers looking for images that connect and captivate.

I regularly post photos on my Instagram feed of my illustrations and the wildlife encounters that inspired them.
You can find me @rhudsonillustration

The 2027 @rspb Family Organiser is out in the world and there’s a limited number now available in my shop (link in bio). Bird loveliness to take you through the months and seasons. Don’t forget each purchase funds the RSBP’s vital c

Hedgerow love. Seasonal change.

Goldfinch and spear thistles. I watched these finches feast on the seeds which once airborne, drifted up and away on the breeze, using their parachutes of long, white hair. I still try to catch the odd seed in my orbit - to make a wish before it land

Sunflower seeds the natural way. Don’t forget to keep putting water out for the birds in this crazy heat. 🙏

Fruiting hedgerow amidst dry and crispy countryside. Stay cool folks.
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I’ve been practicing the art of stalking and observing small rodents going about their business - that is until my walking boots developed an annoying squeak!

Nightjar sketches - ink and stick. (Preparatory work for a publishing project with the RSPB.) This time last year, I was exploring Dunwich Heath in Suffolk - a rare coastal lowland heath habitat, home to the nightjar and many other species. Just a fe

My Suffolk Starlings, with glittering constellations on their wings, are in production. These hand decorated little wooden birds will be available in gift sets of three, similar to the Golden Plover from last year. It would be great if you could let

Hummingbird hawk moths on our buddliea bush today. So often it’s about counting the terrible losses in our nature deleted nation. Something I’m all too aware of as a conservation illustrator. However, flicking through my trusty Field Guid

Chalk Stream Poems - Hampshire Wildlife Trust

Chalk Stream Poems - Hampshire Wildlife Trust

Conservation IllustrationDavid & George16 July 2026

Children's Nature Magazines

Children's Nature Magazines

Conservation IllustrationDavid & George18 June 2026

RSPB - Christmas Cards & Calendars

RSPB - Christmas Cards & Calendars

Nature-InspiredDavid & George17 June 2026

Nature Book Covers

Nature Book Covers

Book IllustrationDavid & George17 June 2026

Nature & Lifestyle Magazines

Nature & Lifestyle Magazines

Conservation IllustrationDavid & George14 June 2026

Nature & Wildlife Greetings Cards

Nature & Wildlife Greetings Cards

Nature-InspiredDavid & George13 June 2026

How to Know a Crow - Greystone Kids

How to Know a Crow - Greystone Kids

Book IllustrationDavid & George14 October 2022

Badger Balm Rebrand

Badger Balm Rebrand

Nature-InspiredDavid & George14 October 2022

Turtle Lives - Tiny Seed

Turtle Lives - Tiny Seed

Book IllustrationDavid & George14 October 2022

100 Lemurs Project - Duke Lemur Center

100 Lemurs Project - Duke Lemur Center

David & George14 October 2022

Alice Illustrated - National Trust

Alice Illustrated - National Trust

David & George13 October 2022

Conservation Illustration

Conservation Illustration

David & George13 October 2022

From The Margins - Selborne Landscape Partnership

From The Margins - Selborne Landscape Partnership

Conservation IllustrationDavid & George13 October 2022