Hi, I’m Rula!

I am a Dublin-based Graphic Designer, Illustrator & Digital Artist.

I work as a freelance designer and take commissions for digital paintings and illustrations.
See below for more information on what I can do, or check out some of my work here.
For commissions and other business enquiries get in touch by email or via any of the links in the footer.

You have come to the right place if you are looking for:

Illustration & Digital Art

Portraits (pets or humans)

Contemporary/Nature/Sci-Fi Themes

T-shirt Designs

Patterns/ Motifs

Various Styles (e.g. vector illustrations, digital oil painting, mixed media)

Graphic Design

Flyers/ Posters/ Billboards

POS Artwork

Digital/Social Content

Bespoke Business Maps

Business Cards

Photo Retouching/Manipulation

Branding

Branding/Rebranding Development

Logo Design

Brand Guidelines (Handbook)

Branded Merchandise Design

UI/UX

Websites & Apps

Wireframes

UI Mockups

Web Development

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I made a sped up process video of some of the lett

I made a sped up process video of some of the lettering I drew for my "Books give me Life" illo. I wish I actually worked this fast IRL! 🤣 This is VERY sped up.
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I keep saying to myself I should make more of these videos but I usually forget to record my screen while drawing. Pity Illustrator doesn't have an automatic built-in screen capture feature. 🤓
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As you can see the layout, colours, and some of the other lettering changed a huge amount between this stage and the final version. Sometimes compositions just fall into place, and what I have in mind before starting an illustration just works. This time it didn't. I went through many many maaaany versions until it felt right. Creativity is never a linear process, is it...
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Music by Mr. Vam – this is from one of his own tracks which I made him butcher down to 1 minute to fit the video. 😅 I bribed him with edibles, it worked! 🤣
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#processvideo #creativeprocess #artprogress #books #booksgivemelife #illustration #vectorillustration #digitalillustration #bookillustration #lettering #type #handlettering #illustrationartist #adobeillustrator #huionkamvaspro13

I can’t believe I’ve gone this long without po

I can’t believe I’ve gone this long without posting any cat photos on the grid! 🙀
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Billie always looks her cutest when she wants treats. Especially if they’re human treats! 😸
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It’s been a grey rainy day today, but my kitties always make me smile, rain or shine.
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#catsofinstagram #catstagram #tabbycat #rescuecat #furbaby #gimmetreats #meowbox #bestmeow #tabbytuxmafia

👕👚 New Tees are here! 🤩 I've lost count

👕👚 New Tees are here! 🤩

I've lost count on how many days it's been raining here in Ireland, pretty much non stop. My favourite season is Autumn, and this weather is even getting ME down!! 🤣
But sunnier days will come, and I have great plans of laying in the sun with a book 📖 ,wearing my new 'reading attire'. It's comfy and colourful! 😍

Available now on my Etsy shop (link in bio) in Unisex fit and in a more feminine fitted version, loads of colours to choose from!

#books #bookstagram #booksgivemelife #read #bookworm #bookwormlife #newproduct #wellbeing #tshirt #tshirtdesign #illustration #etsyshop #supportsmallbusiness #supportartists #illustration #lettering #illustrationartist #colourfuldesign #wellbeingwednesday #tshirtdesign

Is there any better feeling than when you get lost

Is there any better feeling than when you get lost in the pages of a good book? Well, there may be a few up there 🤣 but there's definitely no other like it! Bookworms, rejoice! This design is for you (and me)!

Whether you are team paperback, hardcover, or ebook, whether you fold your pages or keep your books pristine, whether you're a book devourer or more of a casual reader, books give you life in ways nothing else does.📚 📖 Amiright or AM I RIGHT?

T-shirts coming to my Etsy shop, and various merch on all other usual places. I'm looking into making mini prints and totes (for carrying your books in 😮 ). What other products would you like to see?

#books #bookworm #bookwormlife #booksgivemelife #illustration #vectorillustration #bookillustration #lettering #type #handlettering #illustrationartist #adobeillustrator #colourfuldesign #huionkamvaspro13 #wellbeing

Coming soon! Here’s a sneak peek of a new illust

Coming soon!
Here’s a sneak peek of a new illustration I’ve been working on this week. 🙃 I’ve decided to create a collection of designs around hobbies & wellbeing, following my previous gaming design (go check out the t-shirts!).
Can you guess the theme for this one? (There may be a hint in the background. 😉) #illustration #lettering #wip #workinprogress #huiontablet #huionkamvaspro13 #creativeprocess #hobbiesareimportant #wellbeing

Did someone say T-SHIRT? 😅 Oh sorry, thought I

Did someone say T-SHIRT? 😅 Oh sorry, thought I heard something... 🤣
Well, here's some anyway! Available now in a variety of colours on Etsy (link in bio). I'm still learning the ropes of selling my own merch so it takes a while to figure out logistics, and COVID-19 delays aren't helping. But hey, there's always a bright side: I've ticked ✅ loads of items of my multiple to-do lists! 😆

Ok, all joking aside... It doesn't feel right jumping "back to normal", posting/promoting stuff that's completely unrelated to the very unsettling current events. I really do fear that it will appear tone deaf. BUT, I too gotta eat, so know that by supporting me you are indirectly supporting my efforts in the Black Lives Matter movement. I find no reason to list what I have done and am continuing to do as an ally, but trust that I am trying my best to help, and am learning a lot as I do.

It's so important to stay sane through these weird times. So keep on gaming!!
More hobby & wellbeing themed designs may be on their way. 😉

Now... Where's my 🎮 ?

#gaming #gamingsavedmylife #gaminglife #gamer #newproduct #wellbeing #tshirt #tshirtdesign #illustration #etsyshop #supportsmallbusiness #supportartists

TL;DR warning ⚠️ I stayed muted for a week acr

TL;DR warning ⚠️
I stayed muted for a week across all SM platforms in solidarity with the black community. I don’t know if it was the right thing to do for the BLM movement, but it was right for me. I watched, listened, and read a lot of content. I unfollowed people/brands in the process too. I felt angry, upset, and many of the stories and videos made me cry. I needed this; the world didn’t need my opinions, but I needed to know what I know now. Melanated voices have been amplified and I am thrilled at how many people continue to share relevant content daily. A lot of people are getting educated and having eye-opening moments where they realise racism is a huge problem the world over!

But @jjillustrates put it perfectly. We have A LOT of work to do. And it feels wrong to me to just go back to posting my “usual” content, so I will ease into it gradually...I was actually hurt to see how many “influencers” snapped back to their usual selfies and sponsored posts just a few hours after they posted their black square or other supportive post last Tuesday. Their support lasted a day. ONE DAY! 🤬 So let me take this opportunity to point out that we need to keep supporting the fight against racism any way we can, even after it has stopped being a “trend”. 🙄

#blacklivesmatter #racismisreal #ally #betheally #bethechange #creativesagainstracism #doingthework #amplifymelanatedvoices

I've debated whether I should post this or anythin

I've debated whether I should post this or anything at all seeing how much backlash and judgement is going around. But I decided that saying something is better than saying nothing! So reserve your judgement please, this is not about anyone's individual opinions.

I stand with the Black Community, and am showing solidarity by muting myself across all Social Media platforms until June 7th. By doing this I'm giving People of Colour the centre stage, so their message can shine through and be amplified.

Educate yourselves, sign the petitions, donate to the bail out funds and other supportive charitable funds if you can. I've always been anti-racist, but it's time to ACTIVELY be anti-racist, because not being racist just isn't enough. I've also never been much of a protester, but we all have to start somewhere. And we have to do better!

@jessicawilson.msrd and @blackandembodied explain why this is important. Have a look at the <hashtag> amplifymelanatedvoices Challenge to <hashtag> mutethewhitenoise.

And to anyone who's still thinking "but all lives matter", the 2nd image is for you.

P.S. As hashtags are a tool for attracting attention imo, I am purposefully using none.

BLACK LIVES MATTER.

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