About
Working from her home studio in Hampshire, England,
Rachel Hudson creates illustrations that bring people closer to nature.
Rachel specialises in animal, wildlife and landscape images and has a long running interest in conservation issues. She has a passion for capturing the essence of a species and the spirit of a place in a way that encourages connection and a sense of belonging.
Her illustration experience covers publishing, editorial, and information illustration. More recently, it also includes narrative nonfiction children’s picture books.
Rachel has 10 years experience as a freelance illustrator. She has 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, creating publications for The Wildlife Trusts.
Away from the studio, Rachel is happiest marking the seasons where she lives, on the edge of the South Downs National Park with her husband, two sons and dog, Rosie.
CONTACT
rhudsonillustration@gmail.com
Selected Clients
Badger Balm / Bat Conservation Trust
BBC Wildlife Magazine / Bloomsbury Publishing
Butterfly Conservation / Button Books
Greystone Books / National Trust
Otter House Ltd / Pelagic Publishing
People’s Trust for Endangered Species / Reader’s Digest RSPB / Saga Magazine / Silver Birch Cards
The Simple Things / The Tree Council
The Wildlife Trusts / Zazous Editions
Professional Membership
Illustrators For Hire, a curated list of 200 freelancers
‘Professional, Experienced, Trustworthy’
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