Paula McGloin is an award winning Dublin based illustrator and Surface Pattern Designer. Born in Sligo in the west of Ireland, she spent her childhood nearby woods, mountains and the sea. Her love of nature, vintage and bold vibrant detail is evident from her bright and eclectic illustrations. She finds inspiration scouring vintage flea markets, hiking in the woods or travelling to new places.
IDI Awards Shortlisted 2023 // Shark Awards Winner Bronze 2020 // Literacy Association Awards Shortlisted 2019 // IDI Awards Winner 2018 // Irish Book Awards Shortlisted 2016
IDI Awards Shortlisted 2023 // Shark Awards Winner Bronze 2020 // Literacy Association Awards Shortlisted 2019 // IDI Awards Winner 2018 // Irish Book Awards Shortlisted 2016
SELECT CLIENTS
Paula's work appears in books, editorial, retail design, fashion, fabrics and ceramics all across the globe.
Royal Irish Academy (IRL), ROTHCO Accenture (IRL), Kipling (EU), Camelot Fabrics (CA), Urban Outfitters (US), Marks & Spencers, Bewley's Ireland, Mindful Magazine (US), The Handmade Soap Company, Poetry Ireland and Little Island Books.
Paula's work appears in books, editorial, retail design, fashion, fabrics and ceramics all across the globe.
Royal Irish Academy (IRL), ROTHCO Accenture (IRL), Kipling (EU), Camelot Fabrics (CA), Urban Outfitters (US), Marks & Spencers, Bewley's Ireland, Mindful Magazine (US), The Handmade Soap Company, Poetry Ireland and Little Island Books.
Paula McGloin Illustrator
Heart & Dart Repeat Pattern
Manaus - City of the Forest Wall Hanging
Paula is a member of Illustrators Guild of Ireland and the Association of Illustrators (UK). She studied Visual Communications at the National College of Art and Design, and later a Masters in Digital Media Technology at Dublin Institute of Technology. Paula worked for a number of years as a graphic designer before exploring her career as an illustrator.
RECOGNITION
2019 LAI Awards Shortlisted - 'Adventures in Philosophy' (Brendan O'Donoghue, Gill Books)
2018 IDI Awards Winner - 'Day & Night Rainforest' for Best Illustration Publishing (Victionary)
2016 Irish Book Awards Shortlisted - 'All Through the Night' (Marie Heaney, Poetry Ireland)
RTE Radio 1’s The Ryan Tubridy Show Listener’s Choice Award
The Journal.ie Best Irish Published book of the Year
2019 LAI Awards Shortlisted - 'Adventures in Philosophy' (Brendan O'Donoghue, Gill Books)
2018 IDI Awards Winner - 'Day & Night Rainforest' for Best Illustration Publishing (Victionary)
2016 Irish Book Awards Shortlisted - 'All Through the Night' (Marie Heaney, Poetry Ireland)
RTE Radio 1’s The Ryan Tubridy Show Listener’s Choice Award
The Journal.ie Best Irish Published book of the Year
Paula's Studio Space at Mart HX Village
Illustrated Patterns
Bullfinch Birdy Mug Design
