Hi there! My name is Ulrike Mieke, I’m a freelance Illustrator and Designer from South Africa currently living in Brighton, UK with my husband. I love drawing people, places and ladybugs! Inspired by my childhood, and exploring themes around grief and mental health. My focus is on children's illustration however I love creating thoughtful and imaginative drawings for magazines, newspapers and greeting cards for local markets.
I recently completed my MA in Illustration at Falmouth University. When I'm not drawing, you can find me at various locations, hosting the #TDKTuesday meet-ups, in partnership with The Design Kids or lecturing part-time at BIMM University.
I offer services in branding, illustration commissions, window and mural painting and love to host workshops! If you have a project in mind, pop me an email and I'll get back to you!
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Books
Maddie and the Night, Imagnary House Cape Town 2021 (Self-Published)
The Boy who only ate Pancakes, BookDash 2021
Press
CreativeBoom Feature 2023
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Women of the City Blog 2020
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Women of the City Article 2020 - View Article
Stellenbosch University 2018
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Ja magazine 2019
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Talks
Guest Speaker on Professional Practice, Stellenbosch University 2023
Selected Clients