People, paint & parties?

I’m in!

I’m Linda - Irish illustrator, storyteller, mother (to a small human and slightly less small poodle) and the scribbling hands behind more live illustrations than I can possibly remember.

I’ve clocked up over 800 hours of live event illustrating at events on boats, in boardrooms and beyond - and I still adore it.

Live event illustrator for brands, businesses & teams

For me, illustration is about more than just capturing the visuals of what’s in front of me. It’s about creating a reminder of a moment in time that goes far beyond the surface level.

As an illustrator, people think my role is to draw what I see. And to a certain extent, that’s true. I wouldn’t be much good as an illustrator if I couldn’t do that…

But as a live illustrator, my role goes much further. 

I’m part of an experience that people remember for years to come. I’m engaging with guests (a lot of laughter is always a great sign!), learning their personalities and their quirks and using my artwork to celebrate their uniqueness.

I’ve drawn for hundreds of clients, including…

Quirky illustrations that last a lifetime

What do you get if you cross esteemed illustrator Quentin Blake with an eye for people, fashion and personality quirks?

Me, that’s what!

My illustration style is inspired by cartoon sketches, combining black ink line work with washes of bright watercolours to create bespoke keepsakes that’ll keep memories of your event fresh in guests’ minds for years to come.

The squiggly journey from fascinated child to qualified animator to live event illustrator

I’ve always been fascinated by all things illustration - but my path to being a full-time live event illustrator has been far from linear…

In my (much) younger days, the video shop across the road from my Nanny’s house intrigued me - not because of the endless shelves of videos to choose from, but because of the giant illustrated poster of All Dogs Go To Heaven in the window.


My young mind couldn’t comprehend how an intricate drawing like that could move - and when my Mam told me it was animated in Dublin of all places, my mind was made up: I was going to be an animator.

Slightly-less-young me pursued that dream, training at the prestigious Irish School of Animation in Ballyfermot College (and dabbling in Fine Art, Digital Media Design, Business Planning and many other things along the way).

With my ‘proper’ training in hand, I got myself a ‘proper’ grown-up job in animation and was living little-Linda’s dream.

One perfectly normal day at the races turned out to be anything but normal when a lovely lady noticed my fervoured scribblings and asked me a question that changed the trajectory of my career: “Do you illustrate weddings?”

And the rest, as they say, is history. Now, I’m a full-time live events illustrator and wedding illustrator capturing people and moments in Dublin and beyond.

AKA, living the dream.

But the dream wasn’t quite as dreamy as I’d hoped. Spending all day behind a computer screen made me yearn for good old-fashioned pen and paper, so I started using my weekends to rediscover my creative roots.

With pen in hand and sketchbook balanced precariously on my knee, I headed off to anywhere I could people-watch and sketch - and one of my favourite places to go was the races.

Kind words from lovely clients

  • “Worked with Linda on many brand events- always a pleasure to deal with and a favourite among guests. Would recommend her for any event.”

    Alison, The Publicity Loft

  • “I've worked with Linda twice to commission an original piece of artwork for the Irish Examiner's Weekend magazine. She is a joy to work with and supremely talented. Works were completed to strict timelines, and we were delighted with both. Couldn't recommend her more.”

    Nicole, Irish Examiner

  • “We at National Beauty have worked with Linda on a few occasions now, and could not recommend her more! She is hugely talented, professional and very accommodating for any event. Would highly recommend.”

    Niamh, National Beauty

When I’m not illustrating events, you’ll find me…

… sipping on black tea and nibbling on mint chocolate.

Black tea and mint chocolate is my preferred fuel for walking Chico, playing sports or recovering from an unsettled night with the small human.

… reading, painting or making a mess.

With the small human in tow, messy play with paints and all sorts of bright colours is a regular occurrence. If I’m not crafting, I’m reading - usually something funny!

… making the creative world a better place.

I’m passionate about promoting inclusivity and equal representation in the creative industry and beyond - because diversity makes the world a better place.

The ever-so-slightly boring bits…

I’m a professional member of a few industry bodies and some local Irish associations too, including the Association of Illustrators, the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators, the Design and Crafts Council Ireland and Original Kildare.

Being a member of these bodies helps me pursue my goal of supporting creative industries and being actively involved in my local communities too - so it’s good for us all!