I initially pursued a career in the fashion industry in Paris but somehow ended up in the Irish countryside, with a flock of 4 children and various pets.

Specialising in children’s books, I’m strongly inspired by nature, folklore from all cutures and fairy tales. My universe is colourful and rich with details and ornaments. In the books I illustrate, I love to convey movement and magic to grasp the attention of my readers, as well as adding small narrative elements to the bigger story.

My first picture book “Reindeer down!” was released in 2019, written by Natasha Mac a’Bháird and published by The O’Brien Press. More books followed with the same publisher, and other clients include Oxford University Press, Clubhouse Junior Magazine, the Kilkenny County Council.

I am a proud member of Illustrators Ireland.

Currently available for:

• Children’s books and magazines
• Book covers
• Educational
• Merchandising and greeting cards
• Drawing Workshops

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