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Killavil NS School Mural

Killavil NS is located in rural Sligo and the area has a rich heritage in music with the proximity to the Coleman Centre. The school took a whole-school approach and wanted all children to participate in a collaborative mural celebrating Killavil’s history and also looking into the future. The children researched local history and developedContinue reading “Killavil NS School Mural”

School Mural, Scoil Ursula NS, Sligo

Scoil Ursula NS in Sligo, The school wished to promote pupil well-being through the development and placement of a collaborative mural for the schoolyard. 58 children from two 4th classes participated in the project. The children explored nature and a local forest “Hazelwood”. During the process, each child had the opportunity to find and expressContinue reading “School Mural, Scoil Ursula NS, Sligo”

Residencies in Schools 2021–2022

During the school year 2021– 2022, I had the opportunity to work together with schools through the (TAP) Teacher Artist Partnership program and the BLAST initiative (Bringing Live Arts to Students and Teachers): “The aim of this scheme is to give students in schools all over the country the opportunity to work with a professionalContinue reading “Residencies in Schools 2021–2022”

Illustration for Packaging Design

“Thanks to new technologies, it is possible to work from anywhere. Young people and families are drawn to more sustainable ways of living, and for many the daily commute has been changed for quality time in nature. People have the time to explore and appreciate more healthy ways of living. Life has again become intertwined with natureContinue reading “Illustration for Packaging Design”

The Little Bird Parade

The Little Bird Parade is inspired by all the garden birds that we saw during the lockdown. Happy little birds, they kept going, doing what they always do. It was comforting to be reminded that they were happily parading our garden (and stealing our plants!) and the street as the cars were off the roads.Continue reading “The Little Bird Parade”

Storytime: Murphy the Seal by Linda Fahrlin

13 June 2020. Welcome to Cruinniú na nÓg, Ireland’s national day of free creativity for children and young people. This reading was created to make the book available for all children Ireland during the National Day of Creativity for Children – Cruinniú na nÓg 2020 during the Covid-19 lockdown. Together with Sligo Central Library, I’m holdingContinue reading “Storytime: Murphy the Seal by Linda Fahrlin”

Cruinniú na nÓg 2020 – Group Exhibition at the Lab Dublin

This is my artwork Gardening for the Exquisite Portraits Exhibition. For the Illustrators Ireland 2020 / 2021 group exhibition, despite covid, over 40 illustrators and authors teamed up and created a giant exhibition. It is now showcasing at the Lab Gallery in Dublin. During the lockdown many artists faced being without material as travel restrictionsContinue reading “Cruinniú na nÓg 2020 – Group Exhibition at the Lab Dublin”

Coding with Macaronis

Hacking the home to make play part of everyday. How many times do we get told: “Don’t play with your food”? In this experiment and game, that is exactly what you’ll need to do! Look in your kitchen cupboard after some pasta shapes. Paint them in different colours and patterns. Make sure you paint aboutContinue reading “Coding with Macaronis”

Winter – Exhibition at The United Arts Club, Dublin

The Winter exhibition which is organised by artist/illustrator Brian Gallagher hangs at the United Arts Club, Dublin from the 14th of November until the 6th of December. I have two pieces exhibiting. Inspired by the Atlantic ocean and its treasures and meals around the dinner table; The Donegal Atlantic Lobster Christmas Recipe and the Oyster lovingContinue reading “Winter – Exhibition at The United Arts Club, Dublin”

Queen Maeve’s Surf Open

Illustration for Queen Maeves Surf Open. The Irish Warrior Queen, Maeve, is said to be resting in a cairn on the top of  Knocknarea. Now, I know you are supposed to look at the waves when you are out in the water. However, I often find myself looking in overland. Especially days when there’s aContinue reading “Queen Maeve’s Surf Open”

Shortlisted as ‘Best Irish Published Book 2019’: The Great Irish Science Book

The Great Irish Science Book! For the last couple of months, I have had the pleasure of working with Luke O’Neill, who as it happens, not only is a Professor of Biochemistry in the School of Biochemistry and Immunology at Trinity College Dublin but also super good at explaining complex things! Together we have writtenContinue reading “Shortlisted as ‘Best Irish Published Book 2019’: The Great Irish Science Book”

Exhibition, United Arts Club, Dublin

Around Dublin tomorrow? Welcome to Urban – Rural, a new exhibition opening tomorrow night at the United Arts Club in Dublin. The show will be opened at 8pm by Pj Lynch. With work from the following illustrators: Peter Donnelly Alan Dunne Linda Fahrlin Jennifer Farley Brian Gallagher Adrienne Geoghegan Una Gildea Pj Lynch Padhraig NolanContinue reading “Exhibition, United Arts Club, Dublin”

House of Illustration Summer Fair

Hi, I am delighted to have a little pop up at the House of Illustration Summer Fair in Granary Square, Kings Cross, London. The event is taking place on Saturday the 30th of June.

Murphy is heading for Bologna Childrens book fair

Rumour has it Murphy has taken a swim to warmer waters and has been sighted in the Italian city of Bologna. (Admittingly far away from the sea!) More specifically at the “Ireland” stand at the Bologna Children’s Book Fair! Murphy intends to enjoy the warmer climate for the duration of the fair: 26th – 29thContinue reading “Murphy is heading for Bologna Childrens book fair”

Bologna Children’s Book Fair

So. It’s that time of the year again, the Bologna Children’s Book Fair is soon on! In recent years Illustrators Ireland has been participating showcasing members books. If you pass by the stand make sure to browse the illustrated bookmarks – here’s my bookmark.

Q&A 1: Creative process: Where do you find creative inspiration?

One of the questions I often get it is: “Where do you find inspiration and ideas?” The answer would probably be everywhere, anytime. Of course, that is a bit too wide and short for an answer so here goes: Generally, I get inspired when I least expect it. Personally, I take a lot of myContinue reading “Q&A 1: Creative process: Where do you find creative inspiration?”

Murphy the Seal – Book trailer

Something I would love to do is to create a fully animated version of my book Murphy the Seal. So I decided to have a play with some of the illustrations from the book to create a book trailer. Here’s a little sneak peak:

Magic Mountain Children’s book

Do you like adventures and a bit of magic? Then this book is for you. Follow Maeve and Max who lives in a town that has everything. There’s just one thing missing. Colour. Will Maeve and Max be able to create a happy colourful place to live in? Find out in this new book writtenContinue reading “Magic Mountain Children’s book”

Sketch: Bologna Children’s Book Fair 2018

Here’s the beginning of the illustration for my bookmark at the IGI stand in Bologna Children’s Book Fair. Every year the Illustrators Ireland has a place at the Bologna Children’s Book Fair, this year it’ll be shared with a few other organisations from Ireland like the Children’s Books Ireland and publishers. The Children’s Book Fair inContinue reading “Sketch: Bologna Children’s Book Fair 2018”

Sherlock Holmes book illustration 2 for the House of Illustration and Folio Society Competition

“He was, I take it, the most perfect reasoning and observing machine that the world has seen, but as a lover, he would have placed himself in a false position.” Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

Biennale of Illustration, Bratislava Migrations Exhibition

View this post on Instagram A post shared by Linda Fährlin (@lindafahrlin) This little bird has just flown off from my drawing room towards the Biennale of Illustration, Bratislava, to be part of the Migrations Exhibition.

Exhibition: The State of Us – You, Me & the Liffey

Before creating the artworks for the pop-up exhibition organised by Illustrators Ireland & OFFSET my “sitter” wrote a little text about herself: “Graphic designer, typographer, writer, teacher, swimmer with a mild fear of sea creatures — real and mythical. Loves making and reading beautiful books, vibrant colour and affogato. Avid baker of sweet things, coffeeContinue reading “Exhibition: The State of Us – You, Me & the Liffey”

Member of Association of Illustrators U.K.

Proud to be a member of Association of Illustration U.K! You can have a look at my portfolio over at AOI here. “The Association of Illustrators (AOI) is a not-for-profit trade organisation promoting contemporary illustration and maintaining industry standards.” AOI  

Illustration detail “The State of Us” exhibition

You, me and the Liffey! Sneaky peak of detail from my artwork for “The State of Us” group show opening in Dublin this Friday. Huge A1 format to fill and I got as carried away as the artwork was by the mailman. ✏️🐟🐠

WIP: Detail from my artwork for the exhibition “The State of Us” at the Chocolate Factory in Dublin.

Detail from my artwork for “The State of Us” – a group exhibition arranged by Illustrators Ireland and OFFSET.

Exhibition: The State of Us, Chocolate Factory in Dublin 16th of June

So I’m part of this massive exhibition in Dublin – “The State of Us” group exhibition! Illustrators Ireland in association with OFFSET is holding a massive event – a pop-up exhibition. Friday June 16 2017 at the The Chocolate Factory, 26 King’s Inn Street, Dublin 1. Doors open 7.30pm. 90 of Ireland’s finest illustrators, painters andContinue reading “Exhibition: The State of Us, Chocolate Factory in Dublin 16th of June”

Bologna Book fair 2017

This week the Bologna Children’s Book Fair is on. On the fair, you can find Illustrators Ireland at location PAD. 25 stand: B/87. At the stand, browsers can pick up this illustration I made in the shape of a bookmark. Although I’m not going this year I plan to go visit next year. There will be so much to lookContinue reading “Bologna Book fair 2017”

“I think it is very exciting to see that Ireland has found time to draw on the rich heritage of excellent writing, story telling and craft skills. Today when everything can be mass produced by a push of a button those skills are a competitive force internationally. ” Linda Fahrlin, Image Magazine, March 2017.

http://image.ie/interiors/article/future-irish-illustration/

Exhibition: Luan Gallery, Athlone

Luan Gallery in Athlone just before the opening of the “Without the words” exhibition. Amazing sunset and kids mural on the way. The Exhibition “Matters of the Heart” is installed and ready to open. Lovely artworks, collages, paintings and sculptures from the members of Illustrators Guild of Ireland. Luan Gallery, Grace Rd, Athlone, Co. Westmeath