Hello! I’m Rachael and I’m a British children’s book illustrator living in Merseyside, UK. I have been working in the children's book industry for nearly six years, and have illustrated over 30 published books to date. My work is traditionally and digitally painted, and portrays rich imagery and engaging characters, and I love to find inspiration for this when visiting my local national trust and the glorious Lake District. When I'm not illustrating, I like to spend my time by playing the piano, running, cooking, and reading a good book.
​
I'm currently enjoying working on middle grade fiction and picture books, and my proudest achievement so far has been becoming Dame Jacqueline Wilson's new illustrator.
For enquiries regarding children's book projects please contact my agent below at Pickled Ink Agency.
​
Charlie Bowden: charlie@pickledink.com
Clients
​
Anderson Press
Barrington Stoke
Bloomsbury
Chicken House
Farshore Books
Harper Collins UK
In The Moment Magazine
Jacqueline Wilson Magazine
Macmillan
Ma Vie Magazine
Nosy Crow
Outside Magazine
Oxford University Press
Simon & Schuster
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
Baby Love by Jacqueline Wilson
B is for Ballet by John Robert Allman
Deep Secret by Berlie Doherty
Finding Hope by Nicola Baker
Home For Grace by Kathryn White
Little Women by Louisa May Alcott
Moonchild: Voyage of the Lost and Found by Aisha Bushby
Moonchild: City of the Sun by Aisha Bushby
One Home by Hiba Noor Khan
Project Fairy by Jacqueline Wilson
The Best Sleepover in the World by Jacqueline Wilson
The Faraway Truth by Janae Marks
The Other Edie Trimmer by Jacqueline Wilson
The Primrose Railway Children by Jacqueline Wilson
The Puffin Book of Big Dreams: Sweet Dreams by Anne Fine
The Secret Garden Rewilded by Anthea Simmons
The Sundae Delivery Service by Holly Rivers
The Thames and Tide Club: The Secret City by Katya Balen
The Thames and Tide Club: Squid Invasion by Katya Balen
The Royal Rebel: The Life of Suffragette Princess Sophia Duleep Singh by Bali Rae
Wave Riders by Lauren St John
The Winter Wish by Helen Mortimer
