Illustration

Eve Jaques

Illustration of a leafless tree with a white trunk in a garden, surrounded by green foliage and a dirt path under a bright sky.

Birth Tree – An observation drawing from the Winter Garden

Hello, my name is Eve. I’m an illustrator based in Cambridgeshire. My work is formed from observational drawing and a love for capturing the atmosphere of a place through rich colour work.  When working I tune into shape and colour to form my compositions while also working with a range of traditional mediums. However, I largely work with watercolour and coloured pencils to bring out the feeling of an illustrated piece using texture and colour.

Within a lot of my projects, my creative process is a balance of my illustrative pieces with a strong element of design to create an elevated outcome. Many of my designs incorporate negative space, as I found myself naturally using it to enhance the image. It forms new shapes which frame the illustrations, inviting new compositional possibilities.

Open magazine showing an article titled "Feelings have a place," with an illustration of a pen drawing a scenic coastal landscape.
Open book with colorful, winding lines emerging from a typewriter illustration on the left page and text on the right page.
Illustration of various kitchen items on the left, including a pot, spices, and utensils, with a repeated pattern of similar items on the right.
A tote bag with a pattern featuring scissors, books, and paintbrushes. The same pattern is shown enlarged on the left.
Illustration of person holding huge map that stretches off-image, with other people walking around
A person walks on stepping stones across a colourful stream, with a tree branch overhead and a green lily pad nearby.
Illustration of a vibrant forest scene with intertwining branches, lush green leaves, and a glimpse of a sunlit clearing in the background.
Illustrated poster for "Visit the Winter Garden" with watercolor plant images and event details for December 2024 to March 2025 in Cambridge.
Editorial – A speculative illustration double page spread for the article "Feelings have a place" Editorial – A speculative illustration for the second double page spread in the article "Feelings have a place" David Parr – Kitchen Collection. I spent the day drawing at the David Parr House which I then developed and used to create repeat patterns, with my goal to show off the variety of items within the house. David Parr – Tool Collection. Another collection in my David Parr Series where I applied the repeat pattern to possibly merchandise for their gift shop. Feeling Lost. A project based on grief which turned into bereavement support imagery. This piece in the series focus’ on the feeling of being helplessly lost. If only one thing would have gone differently. A project based on grief which turned into bereavement support imagery. This piece in the series focuses on the guilt felt after losing a loved one. Winter Garden. An observational drawing from the Botanical Gardens for my Winter Garden project. Winter Garden – Conceptual Poster. Inspired by the Cambridge Botanical Gardens, I completed a series of conceptual poster designs to advertise their Winter Garden. Inspired by the art of systematic beds to show of the beauty within the garden during the colder months.