For commissions, enquiries or just to say hello, please feel free to get in touch.
email: zara@zaraillustrates.com
tel: +44 (0)7739 342 680
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I am an illustrator based in the North East of England. I work with UK and international clients, creating illustrations for editorial, publishing, advertising and more.
I have been working as an illustrator since graduating from the University of the West of England with a First class honours degree in Illustration in 2008. I find inspiration in vast collections, large cities, literature and music. I am also influenced by mid-century modern design and have an interest in old paper-based ephemera.
My work combines digital and handmade elements. Projects begin with pencil drawings and are completed using Photoshop in a distinctive style. My work is ideas-led, approaching each brief with an open mind and focusing on conveying concepts and messages with a striking aesthetic.
AARP / Appelberg Publishing / August Media / Bayard Jeunesse / Bulletin Magazine / Charter Media / Delicious Magazine / Futurelab / ForbesLife Magazine / The Guardian / Haymarket / Harvard Medicine / Homes & Antiques / Imago Montreal / Ink Publishing / Irish International BBDO / John Brown Media / London 2012 Olympics / Lonely Planet / Macmillan Publishing / Midwives Magazine / NUS / The National Trust / The Observer / Pearson / Times Higher Education / Tru Thoughts / Radio Times / Redactive Media Group / Royal Mail / Runner's World / Sunday Publishing / Urban Graphic / Waitrose / WIRED / and many more.
AOI Images / 3x3 Professional Show / Creative Quarterly / V&A Illustration Awards / D&AD Student Awards / The Macmillan Prize for Children's Book Illustrations / Cheltenham Illustration Awards / Lloyds TSB Art of Nurture