Artist, illustrator, cartoonist, imaginator.
Children’s Book Illustration for Publishers
Looking for a children’s book illustrator with a distinctive cartoon style, bags of character and a talent for visual storytelling? I’m Rory Walker, a professional illustrator and cartoonist specialising in funny, colourful, highly illustrated chapter books, character design and imaginative book illustration. With more than 25 years of illustration experience, I’ve worked on children’s publishing projects spanning comedy, fantasy, adventure, history and mythology. From expressive characters and lively narrative scenes to fantastical creatures and richly detailed worlds, I create engaging illustrations that bring stories to life and capture young readers’ imaginations. I’m available for commissions from children’s book publishers, commissioning editors and art directors looking for original, character-led illustration.
Interior page from "The Mad Scientist Next Door".
Anomalie Puzzle Cartoon - a mummy, scientists, a zombie, and skeletons - what lurks within?
Interior illustration from "Aliens Stole My Grandad".
Editorial cartoon from La Settimanna Enigmistica magazine. Irresponsible swinging over a crocodile-infested waterway.
Interior illustration from "Small".
A hand-drawn map of an island from "The Dragon Blood Pirates" series of chapter books.
Editorial cartoon from La Settimanna Enigmistica magazine. Firefighters saving people from a burning building.
Anomalie Puzzle Cartoon - Ducks on the pond.
Editorial cartoon from La Settimanna Enigmistica magazine. Someone in nice knitwear getting electrocuted.
Creative wizard. Magician with a pen.
Editorial Illustration, Cartoons and Comic Art
I create editorial illustration, humorous cartoons and comic art for magazines, newspapers, digital publications and creative agencies. My bright, playful drawing style combines expressive characters, visual humour and inventive ideas to communicate complex subjects in an accessible, memorable way. Whether you need a one-off editorial illustration, a regular cartoon series, a comic strip or bespoke artwork for a feature, I can develop original visuals tailored to your publication’s audience and visual identity. I work with art directors, editors and creative teams to turn briefs into engaging, original illustrations that stand out on the page and across digital platforms.
Demonic looking monster representing some kind of forced entry into a digital computer network.
Cover artwork for "Perseus and Medusa."
Anomalie puzzle artwork. This time round we're at the piggy market. This little piggy, etc etc.
Interior artwork for a page in my series of books on Greek Mythology. Which one? Goodness knows, I did over 650 of them.
Cover artwork for "The Minotaur".
Anomalie puzzle - People relaxing at a poolside with umbrellas, palm trees, and clouds, some reading and talking, while a dog and a duck enjoy the pool.
Angry Birds Treasure Island interior artwork. Done in a more 'classical' style as a counter to the very silly nature of Angry Birds.
Cover artwork for "Pegasus".
ZAP!! Zeus shooting off some lightning bolts on this front cover artwork.
Can you guess the outcome of this interior page artwork from my series of books on Greek Mythology?
Icarus doing what Icarus did..... SPLAT.
Cyclops hearing out the argument before issuing out a response.
Cover artwork for "Trojan Horse".
Anomalie puzzle artwork of an IceCream van outside a crocodile enclosure. What? Well, it could happen.
Anomalie puzzle of a Viking Longship under construction.
Editorial cartoon from La Settimanna Enigmistica magazine. Eating from the sushi carousel.
Editorial cartoon from La Settimanna Enigmistica magazine. An unfortunate outcome for a stone carver.
Angry Birds Treasure Island interior artwork.
"Aliens stole my grandad!" On the moon.
Editorial cartoon from La Settimanna Enigmistica magazine. Life imitating art.
Editorial cartoon from La Settimanna Enigmistica magazine. A confident warrior who may just have met his match.
Editorial cartoon from La Settimanna Enigmistica magazine. More crocodiles!?
Editorial artwork of an isolated log cabin.
"Aliens Stole My Grandad!" cover artwork.
Interior illustration from a book of revised limericks. I've taken this drawing and started using it on my various social media sites.
Cover artwork for "Jason and the Golden Fleece".
A very happy chap not-sheltering from the rain. Triangles and bright colours; my daily cartooning life for Practical365 website.
A dragon with heart-burn.
Some kind of digital monster with a satellite dish on his antlers.
Warlock of colours. Sorcerer of joy.
Website Illustration, Blog Cartoons and Bespoke Commercial Artwork
Give your website, blog or newsletter a distinctive visual identity with custom illustrations and cartoons created specifically for your brand. I work with businesses, publishers and digital content teams to produce colourful, character-driven artwork that makes articles more engaging, communicates ideas clearly and helps content stand out from generic stock imagery. My commercial illustration experience includes creating regular cartoons for Practical365, alongside specialist artwork covering technology, cybersecurity, education and other complex subjects. From blog header illustrations and newsletter artwork to infographics, illustrated maps and bespoke character design, I create original visual content that makes your brand more recognisable and your ideas more memorable.
Cartoon man in a sensible car editorial illustration.
A practical365 cartoon. One of many!
A ghastly hoard of pirates from "Aliens Stole my Grandad".
Skelephant. From "Small".
Book cover for "Live from the Crypt: Interview with the Ghost of Queen Victoria".
A giant in a non-giant car. Interior artwork from "Small".
Cover of "Dad's Van" by Mick Gowar.
One of my Practical365 cartoons.
Anomalie puzzle design. This time we're in an orchard picking apples.
Anomalie puzzle of a cartoon museum exhibit featuring a T-Rex skeleton being assembled with scientists and workers working around it, and a crane lifting parts of the skeleton. There are various museum exhibits, diagrams, and a photographer taking pictures.
"Dragon Blood Pirates" map.
"Dragon Blood Pirates" map.
Book cover for "The Narzatz and the Shitting Shadow" by Luke Marchant.
A very seaworthy vessel from "Aliens Stole my Grandad".
Interior art from "The Mad Scientist Next Door".
AI says - A cartoon witch flying on a broomstick over a body of water, with octopus tentacles and sea creatures below. The witch is holding a jar in one hand and a spatula in the other, wearing a hat with a bird on it. Which is, of course, entirely wrong. It's an interior artwork from "Aliens Stole my Grandad".
Cover art for "The Perfect Place for a Picnic".
Famous Last words cartoon for La Settimanna Enigmistica.
Famous Last words cartoon for La Settimanna Enigmistica.
Famous Last words cartoon for La Settimanna Enigmistica.
Famous Last words cartoon for La Settimanna Enigmistica.
Book cover for "Live from the Crypt: Interview with the Ghost of Henry VIII".
A ninja sort of character.
Cheeky goblin. Probably stolen your sandwiches.
The ghastly remains of a zombie.
A tired looking troll. Modelled on my own reflection circa 6.45am this morning.
A mummy. Walking awkwardly. Probably going to trip on its own bandages within the next few steps.
Skeleton warrior.
A colorful cartoon illustration of a large blue fish with big round yellow eyes, surrounded by smaller fish, all in a bright aquatic setting, with some fish wearing headphones.
Famous Last words cartoon for La Settimanna Enigmistica.
A practical365 cartoon of a pioneer heading west.
Famous Last words cartoon for La Settimanna Enigmistica.
An angry slice o' pizza.
A very cool hotdog on a bike. Obviously.
A pirate with black teeth. Character design from "Aliens Stole my Grandad".
A farcically-long-necked giraffe on a ridiculous bike. From practical365.
Interior comic page from my graphic novel about Tutenkhamun.
Book cover for "The Narzat" by Luke Marchant.
Interior comic page from "The ghost of Tutenkhamun".
Bat-goblin creature. From "Small"
Front cover of "Small", by Hannah Moffatt.
A hand-drawn map from "Small" illustrating a treacherous journey via 'Marshes,' 'No Man's Land,' 'Plains of Despair,' 'Village,' 'Woodland,' 'Country Side,' 'Town,' 'Point of No Return,' and 'Stinking Sinking Swamp.'
Shocked bat.
A ghastly end to someone in a revised limerick.
Interior art from a book of limericks.
A cartoon dragon breathing fire for practical365.
The cover art for "Live from the Crypt: Interview with the Ghost of Tutankhamun" written by John Townsend and illustrated by Rory Walker.
Enchanter of design. Shaman of pen and ink.
Character Design and Visual Storytelling for Children’s Books
I create original characters with personality, expression and visual appeal, bringing stories to life through engaging illustrations, inventive details and a strong sense of comedy. From fantastical creatures and eccentric heroes to imaginative settings and lively narrative scenes, my work is suited to illustrated chapter books, children’s fiction, comic books and character-led publishing projects. I enjoy developing a consistent visual language that helps readers connect with characters and become immersed in their world. For publishers, commissioning editors and art directors looking for a versatile illustrator with extensive publishing experience, I offer creative character design and bespoke illustration tailored to each story, audience and brief.
Skeleton elephant! From "Small".
Famous Last words cartoon for La Settimanna Enigmistica.
My favourite cartoon fairy. From "Small bites back".
Famous Last words cartoon for La Settimanna Enigmistica.
Skeleton elephant or skellephant from "Small".
Famous Last words cartoon for La Settimanna Enigmistica.
Gosh - you look wonderful! From "Small Bites Back".
Sound-system vibes from Practical365.
Hideous creature from "The Narzat".
A shoal of land piranhas running rampage in "The Narzat".
A terrible scenario from "The Narzat".
Practical365 characters.
Interior comic art from "Henry VIII".
Interior cartoon artwork from "The Titanic".
Interior cartoon artwork from "The Titanic".
Interior cartoon artwork from "Henry VIII".
A cartoon from Practical365.