Beki Hall

Illustration for me is storytelling. It is exploring. It is expanding on the visual narrative and telling tales to comfort, to bring joy, or to inform. In my work I enjoy using soft colours and tend to use either watercolour or digital mediums to produce it. Most recently I have been inspired by botany but I have long been inspired by fantasy, history and mythology in the creation of my work.

Instagram @bekihall

Twitter @BekiZHall

Website www.bekihall.com

Email rebekahzoeh@gmail.com

Neverland BotanicalsA series of illustrations imagining the plant life of JM Barrie’s Neverland with reference to crystalline forms.

Watercolour and Ink

The Botanist’s DiaryHandbound illustrated book depicting a space crew’s expedition to a mysterious planet. It is hinted to the reader through various clues that this planet is actually Neverland.

Watercolour and ink illustrations, faux leather cover

Crystal CharacterisationsWatercolour illustrations associating characters from Peter Pan with crystals that share their characteristics. Created as part of the Neverland body of work.

Watercolour

Crystal Characterisation BookHandbound book containing digital printouts of the watercolour crystal illustrations. Covered using plant based paper.

Watercolour

Læce Book IllustrationsIllustration for a book spread depicting comfrey.

Digital

Læce Book IllustrationsIllustration for a book spread depicting opium poppies.

Digital

Læce Book Illustration SpreadsCornflower double page spread from “Læce”. This is the first spread of the book and like the previous botanical book uses diary entries to narrate the story.

Digital

Læce Book Illustration SpreadsMullein double page spread from “Læce”. The text for the entire book is written using my own handmade font.

Digital

Læce Book Illustration SpreadsPot Marigold double page spread from “Læce”. A cat appears on every page of this book. This cat acts as a guide for the reader, leading them on a journey through the illustrations.

Digital

Læce Book CoverFront and back covers for “Læce”. The cat is depicted on both sides.

Digital

Wildlife PostcardsPostcard designs created in response to research into the effects of chemical pollutants, such as pharmaceticals, on aquatic and avian life.

Watercolour and ink

Wildlife PostcardsPostcard designs created in response to research into the effects of chemical pollutants, such as pharmaceticals, on aquatic and avian life.

Watercolour and ink

The Cats of Brennen MarketAn illustration from an ongoing personal project. This project is intended to evolve into a future graphic novel or web comic.

Watercolour, pen, and coloured pencil

Princes and PaupersA 2018 commission to produce an illustration of Princes and Paupers, a tailors shop in Cardiff.

Watercolour and pen

Læce FingerHand Lettered illustation of the Læce finger, an old english healing belief.

Digital

Wiccan and Folklore ZineLæce fi nger was accepted to the Wiccan and Folklore Zine by Gothic Garden Press. This is a screenshot from the video by GGP, showing the illustration in context. (source: @gothic_garden_press).

Digital

Peter Pan CameoA Victorian cameo inspired illustration of JM Barrie’s Peter Pan, handpainted on a slice of Purple Agate. Backlit to show the interaction between light and the materials used.

Mixed Media

Peter Pan CameoA Victorian cameo inspired illustration of JM Barrie’s Peter Pan, handpainted on a slice of Purple Agate. (20 pence piece for scale).

Mixed Media