Hello!

I’m Raahat, an illustrator and writer from the UK. Growing up in Oxfordshire, I have fond childhood memories of drawing, climbing trees, flying kites, and learning to identify local wildlife.

After receiving a BA in English and Creative Writing in 2017, I transitioned into illustration and opened an online shop in 2018 for illustrated goods that are designed and packed in my small home studio. In 2022, I made my children’s picture book debut with I’m Not Scary (Alison Green/Scholastic UK), which has since been translated into multiple languages.

My illustrations are characterised by soft, earthy colours and a gentle narrative style. I’ve worked with a range of clients in publishing, education, and creative technology, and I collaborate with community-focused projects that promote messages of peace, empathy, and child advocacy through visual art and storytelling.

When I’m not at my desk, you can find me doting on my cat or chasing my next adventure, whether close to home or somewhere far away.