Hi - My name is Ulrike Mieke, I’m a freelance Illustrator from South Africa currently living in Brighton, UK with my husband. I love drawing little humans capturing everyday moments through observational and memory drawing. Working primarily by hand using pencil and gouache, I love adding humor and storytelling to a wide range of commissions and clients, from branding, editorials, stationery to children’s books.
Having recently completed my Masters in Illustration at Falmouth University, I am currently seeking representation and a home for picture book.
When I'm not drawing, you can find me at various locations, hosting the TDKTuesday Brighton meet-ups, in partnership with The Design Kids or teaching at BIMM University in Brighton.
If you have a project in mind, please get in touch!
Books
Maddie and the Night, Imagnary House Cape Town 2021 (Self-Published)
The Boy who only ate Pancakes, BookDash 2021
Press
CreativeBoom Feature 2023
Women of the City Blog 2020
Women of the City Article 2020 - View Article
Stellenbosch University 2018
Ja magazine 2019
Talks
Guest Speaker on Professional Practice, Stellenbosch University 2023
Selected Clients