About
Hello, thank you for dropping by.
I am an illustrator and author of children's books living and working by the sea in Dublin.
I studied fine art at IADT. Since graduating I have worked in various creative fields, gradually leaning towards illustration especially picturebooks.
I enjoy the whole process. Particularly making early rough sketches, developing character, exploring the page turn, textures, colour and composition.
I am inspired a lot by the natural world. I use gouache and watercolour paints, chalk and oil pastels, many kinds of pencil, some inks, and bits of the computer too.
I love to bring fun and interactive story and art events to schools, libraries and festivals.
Some favourite things - old silent films, monster music, an endless supply of mint chocolate, trees in the wind, dogs in the snow, and birds just being birds.
“gorgeous illustrations.” - Sunday Times
“a pure treat for young readers” - RTÉ jr
“A glorious book” - Irish Independent
Awards
Arts Council of Ireland - Literature (English) Bursary Award, 2024
Arts Council of Ireland - Literature (English) Bursary Award, 2023
Teach Primary Book Awards, 2022 - shortlist (Puffling And The Egg)
Arts Council of Ireland - Literature (English) Bursary Award, 2022
The International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA) - The World Through Picture Books, 2022 - selected (Where Are You, Puffling?)
Arts Council of Ireland - Agility Award, 2022
An Post Irish Book Awards, 2021 - shortlist (Puffling And The Egg)
The Literacy Association of Ireland Children's Book Awards, 2021 - shortlist (Wee Donkey's Treasure Hunt)
Festivals and Exhibitions
Red Line Festival, Tallaght 2025
Illustrators Ireland - Praising the dead exhibition, Culturlann, Belfast, 2025
Creative Ireland - Cruinniú na nÓg, 2021, 2025
Libraries Ireland - Children's Book Festival, 2019, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025
St. Patrick's Day Festival, Collins Barracks, Dublin, 2022
Dublin Book Festival, 2021
Hinterland Festival, Kells, 2019, 2021
FAQ
Can I hire you to illustrate my children's story?
Congratulations on writing a story for children! I am only illustrating stories through either publishers or agents and not for self published.
Can you provide some illustrations for my submission to publishers?
Please note that if you are submitting text to publishers there is no need at all to have illustrations in place. If accepted, the publisher will find the right illustrator for your text.
Are you available for workshops?
Absolutely, I love to bring fun filled interactive events to schools, libraries and festivals. Please see my events page for more details.
Are you selling prints from your books?
Yes, there are large and small signed prints available. Please see my shop for more details.
Member of Illustrators Ireland, Children's Books Ireland and the Irish Writers Centre
My journey into picture books The Irish Times
email: hello [at] gerrydalyart [dot] ie
If you are emailing regards illustration work, please first read the FAQ above. Thanks.
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