Media & Publications
Rachel Brooks - Wildlife Artist & Storyteller
Rachel is a professional wildlife artist, scientific illustrator, story teller, scuba and wildlife guide. As an accomplished scuba diver, instructing for over 8 years in world class locations such as the Lembeh Straits, Great Barrier Reef, the Ningaloo Reef World Heritage Site and the Sea of the Hebrides MPA, she has a personal connection to her subjects. Her time in the field inspires her creations, for Rachel, these two disciplines go hand in hand.
Let's work together
Looking for a passionate and engaging contributor or speaker for your project? Enquire below for interviews, media appearances and workshops delving into captivating discussions about Artivism, diving, wildlife art, basking shark research and conservation.
Rescue to Recycle
Art work created in collaboration with Waterhaul & World Cetacean Allicance
The Shark Trust Podcast
July 2024
Guest speaker on the Shark Trust Podcast about basking sharks
Seacreatures Podcast
March 2024
Guest speaker on the Seacreatures podcast on basking sharks
Scotland on Sunday
Oct 2023
An article about my journey from Zoologist to Wildlife Artist.
Scuba Diving Magazine - Contributor
Two of my illustrations were published in the June issue of Scuba Diving Magazine, including this full page feature, representing scuba diving and climate anxiety.
Simple Things Magazine
June 2023
An interview feature on Women & the Ocean.
Oceanic 31
Nov 2022 - Present
A collaborative exhibition with The Shark Trust, which is currently touring the UK.
Wildscreen
March 2023
Guest Speaker on the Oceans Panel at Wildscreen the Roadshow, Glasgow.
NUPG
Jan 2023
Guest speaker for the monthly Northern Underwater Photography Group
World of Sharks
Sept 2022
How can art help shark conservation? A podcast with the World of Sharks
Climate Creatives Challenge
Feb 2023
"Beautiful intricate use of illustration within this piece reflecting that time is indeed running out. Love the optimism that we can turn things around and the flight of the blue spix macaw inspires hope that we haven't lost the last of these creatures from the wild."
Sketch For Survival
Sept 2022
My art work of John Coe was selected for the final shortlist in Wildlife 100 Artist of the Year
SHARK British Isles
JAN 2022
Interviewed as resident Zoologist and Guide about basking sharks in the Hebrides
Shark Guardian
Nov 2021
Featured as EcoArtist of the month for November with written and live interviews
Sony World Photography Awards
My image of 'Nemos Nightmare' was selected for the Natural World & Wildlife Shortlist in 2020
A selection of the brands & organisations Rachel Brooks has worked with
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Work with Rachel
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