A comic-strip design that merges hand lettering with timeless illustrations, highlighting the talent of an illustrator specialising in hand lettering, and digital collage.
Heritage-inspired hand lettering reading 'London and Greenwich by Anna Simmons' reflecting the skills of an illustrator specialising in maps, hand lettering, and digital collage.
An intricate map illustration with vintage textures, designed by an illustrator specialising in maps, hand lettering, and digital collage.

Anna Simmons – Illustrator Specialising in Maps, Hand Lettering, and Digital Collage

Make your brand friendlier and more accessible with beautiful visuals!

Elevate Your Content

Bring your brand to life with imagery that tells stories and research that digs deep. Let your audience travel through time and cultures, building trust.

Connect with Audiences

Vintage textures and timeless cues evoke nostalgia and human connection. Reach your audience through expressive lettering that feels like a friendly chat.

Engage Customers

Grab attention with eye-catching visuals and lively infographics that harmonise structure with creativity, making your message clear and engaging.

Stand Out

Stand out from the crowd with designs that are both unique and unforgettable, turning first-time viewers into loyal followers.

I’m Anna!.. And I’m Here to Connect Through Illustration

Photo of Anna Simmons, digital collage illustrator, smiling at her workspace with a pencil.

Hello there!

I’m Anna, an illustrator specialising in maps, hand lettering, and digital collage. I have a passion for turning content into engaging visual stories and data into infographics; in print, on screen and on products.

By digitally blending vibrant colours, vintage textures, and hand-crafted lettering, I spark genuine connection with your audience.

My Journey

I began my professional life (after graduating in 2006) as an artwork studio assistant in London. It was there that I got hooked on lettering and maps and the door opened to my first solo jobs. I’ve since gained years of experience, working with international clients, illustrating across a myriad of mediums and scales - from tiny pin-badges to conference projections.

I’m now back in Wales where I grew up, living the mountain life with my cat Biddy (she agreed to quit the city too) and my gardener husband Andrew.

Clients I have Worked With

Hand drawn logos representing select client list of illustrator Anna Simmons

Visit my Portfolio

Take a look at my portfolio and see how I blend vintage textures , vibrant palettes and eclectic lettering to create illustrations that feel both timeless and fresh.

Cropped section of a map illustration by Anna Simmons, featuring intricate hand-drawn details
Close-up of a digital collage by Anna Simmons, blending vintage textures and vibrant colors
Close-up of hand-lettering artwork by Anna Simmons, showcasing eclectic and expressive letterforms

Words from Happy Collaborators

  • "Working with Anna was a real honor. Not only did her final work deliver as i was hoping it would, but the process was super fun, and exceeded expectations. As an art director, my main ask from an illustrator or storyteller is to be a good listener and then bring their own ideas and skills to realize a vision—collaborating with Anna is an editor/publisher's dream."

    Brett Warnock - Publisher and Editor

    Kitchen Table Magazine

  • "Anna was an absolute pleasure to work with on this project! We appreciate how open she has been to our ideas and feedback and how quickly she turned around the deliverables. THANK YOU!!!!"

    Lauryn Sanford -Senior Manager, Special Events

    Alley Theatre, Texas

  • Working with Anna was a dream, she always understood the brand and the brief, and produced carefully considered and beautifully illustrated work every issue. Her artwork was not only impactful enough to provide a beautiful visual introduction to the feature, but was also an informative reference map. I've got a real passion for Anna's handwritten type, too. I'm always looking for excuses to work with her again!

    Lauren Atkinson-Smith - Deputy Art Director

    National Geographic Traveller UK

Curious about commissioning illustration? Explore these infographic resources I've crafted for you!

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Introduction
Introduction

How I offer my services and structure my pricing to meet your needs.

Working Together: Step By Step
Working Together: Step By Step

A quick walk-through of each stage of a project, from consultation to completion.

Illustration Pricing Principles
Illustration Pricing Principles

How I determine value, to price your creative project.

What’s in a Licence
What’s in a Licence

A simple guide to illustration licences

Drop Me a Line!

Please reach out to discuss your project needs or to inquire about my services. Whether you have a question or are ready to collaborate, I’m here to help.

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