Erin Rose Mackay

Is an Illustrator based in South West London

Erin has been a freelance illustrator since 2013, she spends her time painting, drawing and being endlessly bossed around by her two small children (who thankfully also share her absolute passion for books and provide endless illustration inspiration for the cheekiest characters).

She creates her work using a combination of traditional (watercolour and pastels) and digital media (Procreate and Photoshop). Her art style is whimsical, textural and playful with lots of fun little humorous details.

Excitingly, in 2023 she was commissioned by Zurich UK to bring to life a childrens picture book they created in partnership with the Marine Conservation Society and environmental campaigner Ade Adepitan to highlight the importance of Seagrass, and to help educate young children in a fun, engaging way. The book is entitled "The Secret Garden Under The Sea' and was printed and distributed to primary schools throughout the UK in September 2023. It is also available as an E-book via the Zurich Website.

In 2024 she was approached by The ECB (England and Wales Cricket Board) to bring their cook book vision into a reality. She illustrated the front cover and all of the recipe's in the book -recipes that were submitted by world class cricketers, cricket clubs, and cricket lovers alike (think, Ben Stokes, Lords Cricket Ground, and Ainsley Harriott to name just a few). Available to purchase here: "Taste of Cricket"