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HIYA!

I'm a background, visual development and story artist based in Ireland. I recently graduated from IADT with a First Class Honours degree in Animation and have a passion for creating immersive worlds through environment design, colour and visual storytelling.

During my studies, I completed freelance illustration and animation work for clients including Cassette Vision, IADT Marketing and Stormtree Records, contributing to both 2D and stop-motion projects.

Alongside my freelance work, I directed and produced two animated short films: Spiorad na Báistí (2026) and Die for a Pie? (2024). Die for a Pie? was officially selected for several animation festivals, including Dingle Animation Festival and Tampa Animation Festival. I also wrote, illustrated and self-published the children's book The Story of My Super Dad!

While my primary focus is background painting, visual development and story art, I also enjoy compositing and directing, and I'm always excited to collaborate on creative productions!

Education:

2022 - 2026

B.A. in Animation (1:1)  |  IADT - Institute of Art, Design and Technology | Irish National Film School 

2020 - 2022

Level 5 & level 6 QQI Qualifications (Distinction)  |  Cartoon Animation, St. Johns College Cork 

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