Hello! I’m Rachael and I’m a British children’s book illustrator living in a seaside village just North of Liverpool. My work is traditionally and digitally painted, and often portrays rich imagery and diverse and engaging characters. I love to illustrate natural scenery as I am very moved by beautiful landscapes, and I enjoy finding inspiration when visiting my local national trust, beach and the glorious Lake District. When I'm not illustrating, I like to wind down by playing the piano, cooking delicious tofu dishes and reading a good book!
I am currently enjoying working on middle grade fiction and picture books, and my most recent achievement is becoming Dame Jacqueline Wilson's new illustrator. I have had the incredible honour of working with her on her fantastic new book The Primrose Railway Children which is now out in the world for everyone to see!
Clients
Anderson Press
Barrington Stoke
Chicken House
Egmont
In The Moment Magazine
Jacqueline Wilson Magazine
Macmillan
Ma Vie Magazine
Nosy Crow
Outside Magazine
Penguin Random House UK
Penguin Random House US
Puffin Books UK
Usborne
Illustrated Books
A Chase in Time by Sally Nicholls
A Christmas in Time by Sally Nicholls
An Escape in Time by Sally Nicholls
A Secret in Time by Sally Nicholls
B is for Ballet by John Robert Allman
Deep Secret by Berlie Doherty
Home For Grace by Kathryn White
Moonchild: Voyage of the Lost and Found by Aisha Bushby
Moonchild: City of the Sun by Aisha Bushby
The Faraway Truth by Janae Marks
The Primrose Railway Children by Jacqueline Wilson
The Puffin Book of Big Dreams: Sweet Dreams by Anne Fine
The Royal Rebel: The Life of Suffragette Princess Sophia Duleep Singh by Bali Rae
Wave Riders by Lauren St John
For enquiries regarding children's book projects please contact my agent Charlie Bowden at charlie@pickledink.com. Thank you!