Hello, how lovely to see you here!

My name is Rae Rose, a UK based Illustrator, Surface Pattern Designer and Creative Director. My illustration and surface pattern design is inspired by the wild nature, folktales and folklore of the British Isles. I work predominately in graphite, hand drawing representational motifs with intricate detail and shading before working digitally to colour and finish my collections.

Since 1998 I have worked in a number of trend led senior design and creative roles in global brand design, beauty, fashion and retail sectors. I am available for commission of surface pattern design, illustration and product design through art licensing and freelance client project work. You can find out a little more about me here, or contact me to discuss your next surface pattern project.

Below is a selection of my recent pattern collections, and the trends that inspired them.

Hyper Nature

Surreal highly saturated vibrant florals, mixing botanical, nature and fantastical motifs on a dark ground.

Folklore botanical

Woodland animal and folkloric botanical forms with a Jacobean crewel embroidery feel.

Vintage field guide

Birds, woodland animals and floral studies with a vintage and nostalgic feel, explored in both bright vivid hues, and traditional Toile Du Jouy.

New coastal

Coastal themes including fish, shells, sea life and nautical influences including knots, rope, anchors and captain’s wheel are forecasted to be key in this oceanic aesthetic for 2023-2024.