Hello, my name is Rose and I make artwork and illustrations about all the things I love and am passionate about. I have been working as an illustrator for the past five years with some wonderful clients that share my interests and values such as HarperCollins, BBC History, Oxford University Press, Macmillan Publishers, The Big Issue and Gibbs Smith Education.
Originally having developed my style and skills with traditional mediums - watercolor, gouache and pencil - I now use the magic of the iPad to create these illusionary effects. Whilst still embodying the soul and spontaneity of classical materials, I am able to offer the same style of work in a way that can be easily and quickly be changed and adapted for altering client needs.
I grew up in rural Herefordshire where my love for nature, science fiction and history blossomed. Since then I have attained a first class degree in Illustration from Cardiff School of Art and Design and graduated from Camberwell College of Arts with a Master’s degree also in Illustration. I am currently working with Richmond Upon Thames College on a variety of Art and Design FE and HE courses so that I can share my passion for illustration.
If you would like to discuss a commission opportunity (or just say hello!) please email me at rose@rosewilkinsonillustration.com.
You can also find me at Beehive Illustration Agency where I am represented by Christina.
Projects
- Hannah Millikin BlairThis work was created for Gibbs Smith Education. Hannah Millikan Blair, Quaker revolutionary patriot, was the daughter of William Millikan, first register of deeds of Randolph County, and his wife Jane Roan (or White?). She was born in Chester City, Pa., shortly before the family moved to Deep River in North Carolina. Married to Enos Blair, she became the mother of a new baby every year during the American Revolution yet managed to help soldiers with food, supplies, and other assistance that was
- What Lives in the SeaThis book was created as a part of the Peapod Readers Series for Harper Collins. Inspire a love of reading with stories that are written from a child’s perspective and will encourage children to discover the world around them. With audio and activities, Peapod Readers are the perfect start to a child’s journey into learning English. Let's find out about all the different animals in the sea.
- The Owl in the MirrorAn old carved mirror in an attic is more than it first appears. There seems to be an owl in the mirror and its trying to communicate something – but what? This book was created as a part of Collins Big Cat Phonics for Letters and Sounds, and features exciting fiction and non-fiction decodable readers to enthuse and inspire children. They are fully aligned to Letters and Sounds Phases 1–6 and contain notes in the back. The Handbooks provide support in demonstration and modelling, monitoring comp
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Work history
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Illustratormyself
London, United KingdomFreelance
Skills
- Book Illustration
- Book Art
- Design
- Client Management
- Editorial Illustration
- Communication
- Visual Communication
- Adobe Photoshop
Education
MA IllustrationCamberwell College of Arts (UAL)
- London, United Kingdom
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BA IllustrationCardiff Metropolitan University
- Cardiff, United Kingdom