Rachel Leahy is an award-winning Irish artist whose work spans live illustration experiences, bespoke commissions, and creative collaborations worldwide. Known for her fashion-inspired approach to illustration, Rachel creates artwork rooted in craftsmanship, individuality, and meaningful human connection.
Working across luxury weddings, private celebrations, brand experiences, and commissioned artwork, her illustrations are designed to feel elegant, atmospheric, and personal.
Her work has been commissioned by globally recognised brands including CHANEL, DIOR, Ferragamo, Google, The Macallan, Heinz, Chupi, and KASH Beauty, and has brought her across Ireland, England, Spain, Italy, Croatia, Mallorca, and the United States.
With a background in Business & Event Management, Rachel combines creativity with a thoughtful understanding of guest experience, atmosphere, and the finer details that shape memorable events and meaningful artwork alike.
Philosophy
Rachel’s work is rooted in a love of craftsmanship, fashion illustration, and meaningful human connection. Influenced by a childhood surrounded by fabrics, design, and making - through her mother’s work as a dressmaker - her illustrations celebrate personal style, individuality, and the feeling of a celebration.
Inspired by movement, silhouette, and emotion, each piece is interpreted with intention rather than strict realism. Her work focuses on capturing atmosphere, expression, and the thoughtful details that make a person, moment, or event feel entirely unique.
Whether working live during an event or creating a commissioned piece in the studio, Rachel approaches every project with the same care, creativity, and attention to detail.
