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Editorial Illustration: Telling Stories Through Collage

Whether it’s a book spread, a magazine feature, or an educational resource, editorial illustration has the power to shape how we experience a story. My nature-inspired, collage-based illustrations are designed to do just that — to enrich your publication with artwork that feels layered, poetic, and emotionally resonant.

Each illustration is custom-created to align with the tone, message, and audience of your text. From science communication to cultural storytelling, I create visuals that connect readers to the living world.

Collage as a Tool for Visual Storytelling

My illustration work is rooted in hand-cut and digital collage — a visual language that mirrors the layered, interconnected complexity of nature. Using archival imagery, botanical forms, and symbolic elements, I build scenes that speak both to the mind and the senses.

Detail of custom editorial artwork by Clare Celeste Börsch showing layered nature-inspired collage for a feature story

Each piece is:

  • Designed digitally to fit your layout and specs

  • Customized for your editorial theme or educational focus

  • Delivered in high-resolution, publication-ready formats

  • Adaptable for print, digital, or hybrid use

The result is an image that feels tactile, intentional, and alive — perfect for thoughtful publications that want to make a lasting impression.

Ideal for Books, Magazines & More

I’ve created illustrations for:

  • Feature articles and interviews

  • Cover art and chapter openers

  • Children’s books and educational texts

  • Nature writing, climate features, and science communication

  • Publications that seek beauty, clarity, and environmental connection

These images don’t just support the story — they enhance it. They invite readers to slow down, to linger, and to look more closely.

Editorial illustration by Clare Celeste Börsch featuring botanical collage artwork published in a print magazine or book

Let’s Bring Your Story to Life

If you’re seeking bespoke artwork that brings nuance, nature, and depth to your editorial project, I’d love to collaborate. Let’s create illustrations that don’t just fill space — they expand the narrative.

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