Hi, I’m Rachel - an artist, observer, and quiet admirer of people in their own worlds. I’ve always been drawn to human behaviour and the small details that are so easy to miss. There’s a story in these moments, and I find myself endlessly intrigued by them.
Long before I ever put pencil to paper, I loved noticing people. Live illustration became the way I learned to translate those observations into art. Working in real time allows me to witness genuine, unguarded moments and offer people a chance to see themselves through an artist’s eyes.
I’m from Limerick in the southwest of Ireland, and as the sole artist and founder of my studio, I’ve built a practice that brings together my background in business and event management with my lifelong love of art, fashion, and storytelling. While I now specialise in live illustration at events, I’m also developing studio work that continues to explore those same quiet moments of everyday life- the beauty found in simply being human.
I’ve loved art for as long as I can remember. Growing up, I was surrounded by creativity- my Mam was a seamstress and fashion designer in her early years, and our home was always filled with fabrics, crafts, and handmade pieces. I loved art in school but chose a business degree over art college, thinking it was the more sensible path. For years, I focused on my career in hospitality marketing, and painting quietly faded into the background.
Then came lockdown - and with it, the time and space to rediscover that creative spark. I picked up a set of watercolours, taught myself to paint, and quickly became obsessed with mastering this beautiful, unpredictable medium. I began selling prints and original pieces at local markets and online, and before long, I found my true niche: live illustration.
This work brings together everything I’m passionate about - art, fashion, events, hospitality, and meaningful connection. It’s been a journey I never expected, and I’ve loved every second. I feel incredibly grateful to do what I do, and I’m so excited for what’s ahead.
The early days..
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