About
Working from her home studio in Hampshire, England,
Rachel Hudson creates illustrations that connect people with the natural world.
Rachel specialises in publishing, editorial and information illustration, often partnering with leading conservation organisations.
Her style is characterised by clean shapes and dynamic compositions, incorporating hand drawn and printed textures, finished digitally. Rachel has been described as possessing “a special talent for capturing the essence of a species, and she portrays them with a twinkle in her eye”. (Head over to Testimonials for what others say.)
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. For nine years she worked for The Wildlife Trusts in publications and communications and has a long-running interest in conservation issues.
Away from the studio, Rachel is happiest marking the seasons where she lives, on the edge of the South Downs National Park.
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 & Features
The Cover of Reflections
Mark Avery.info, July 2023
Christmas Magic Makers
Hampshire Life, November 2022
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