Wildlife & Nature Illustrator

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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.

 

Publishing & Books

Illustrations that bring the natural world to life, from evocative covers for contemporary nature writing, to detailed children’s non-fiction spreads.

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Conservation & Editorial

Engaging visual storytelling for public spaces and print, from nature reserve and heritage panels to illustrated features for wildlife and lifestyle magazines.

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Greetings Cards, Licensing & Branding

Standalone nature illustrations and character artwork designed for greetings cards, stationery collections, eco-friendly packaging and commercial retail licensing.

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Hello, I’m Rachel…

Coming from a background in wildlife conservation, I create illustrations with the aim of reconnecting people with the living world. I try to capture the beautiful, chaotic details of the natural world and shape them into clean forms, bright colours, and flowing compositions that tell a compelling story.

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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. . 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