ANNA STEAD
Anna is a highly experienced illustrator working from the beautiful Cotswolds in the UK.
Drawing inspiration from nature, folklore, history, literature, and the mythic arts, Anna creates richly detailed worlds full of atmosphere.
With a background in medieval studies and a deep love of fantasy literature, Anna’s artwork has found great success on book covers, non-fiction books, mythology titles, and art for luxury food packaging.
Clients include Simon & Schuster, Quarto, Penguin Random House, Michael O’Mara Books, Flame Tree Publishing, Museums & Galleries, Amber Lotus, Gibsons Puzzles,
Zazous Editions, and Churchill’s Confectionery.
Anna loves to illustrate themes connected with fairytales, myths or legends. With two degrees in Medieval History, she truly knows her subject.
Anna Stead is available to commission.
Q & A
Tell us about yourself, what makes you ‘tick’?
“I love being out in the wild, but also being cosy inside with a candle burning.”
What would your next dream project be?
“I would love to illustrate a book about fairytales, myths or legends. My most ambitious dream would be to illustrate an edition by one of my favourite authors.”
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“Working with Jehane has taken my illustration career from dream to reality - she puts so much time and thought into finding the perfect projects that allow me to explore my artistic passions and find a home for them in the wider world.”
- Anna Stead, 2025
