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Róisín was born and raised in Ireland, moved to Brazil in 2015 and has recently relocated to Portugal. Changing cultures, climate and so much more has really inspired Róisín and her art over the last few years. When she isn’t drawing, she loves nothing more than snuggling up in a cosy corner with a good book or a film.
She makes most of her art digitally, but when drawing for fun, her favourite materials are pencil and paper.
Róisín has illustrated children’s books for clients such as Little Tiger Press, Usborne Publishing and Futa Fata.
Róisín is represented by Robyn Newton — to work with Róisín please email Amy Fitzgerald while Robyn is on maternity leave.
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2023 Biennial of Illustration in Bratislava
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Biennial of Illustrations Bratislava 2023
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Literacy Association of Ireland
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Bienal de Ilustración
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The Literacy Association of Ireland Children’s Book Awards 2019
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Gradam Réics Carló 2019
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Children’s Books Ireland Book of the Year
Sunday Times
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