or rachel@rachelortas.co.uk

mobile: 0790 595 7434

Born 1960; Majorca, Spain

Lives and works in London

MA Central St. Martins, London

Currently Artist-in-residence at Central St. Martins, London

Rachel is an illustrator, graphic artist and artist in residence at Central St Martins, in addition to contributing to many art publications.

Her screenprinted illustrations include weird and wonderful characters who look cute but have a slightly menacing edge, which is what makes them appealing to adults as well as children. One of her most well-known characters are the AiAis, monsters from outer space, which have been exhibited in Magma Gallery and the Science museum.

These characters appear in comic strips, books, cards and soft toys, badges... Rachel is also one of the creators and founders of OKIDO an educational and fun art and science magazine for children.