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 can't stress this enough: these totes are availa

I can't stress this enough: these totes are available in my shop! 😝 Two designs, DTG (Direct To Garment) printed in full colour, available in a few different colours, 100% cotton. 🤗

This week we saw some restrictions easing here in Ireland, and while the reopening of hairdressers, salons, museums and galleries were all over the media, nobody really mentioned that libraries are also open again!!! 😮 If you're planning a trip to the library you might need something to carry a few books out with you. 📚 Can you think of a more appropriate bag?

I snuck a new product into this photo, can you spot it? It will be dropping verrry soon! *Hint: it’s not a book! 😆

#newproduct #totebag #tote #cottontote #etsyshop #smallbusiness #smallirishbusiness #supportsmallbusiness #books #bookworm #bookwormlife #library #booksgivemelife #illustration #vectorillustration #lettering #type #illustrationartist #adobeillustrator #wellbeing #sanitees

Move over Andy Warhol with your Campbell's soup, t

Move over Andy Warhol with your Campbell's soup, there's a new kid in town! 🤣
Only joking... I would never dare compare myself to any of the greats. I did however turn my new Tote Bags into pop art. Two designs, cotton totes in different colours, go check them out!

Now that we are slowly allowed to venture out it's exactly what you'll need to haul your stuff around with you. Or in case you wanted to look GOOD 😎 when packing your food shop. Going to the supermarket seems to be the going "out out" these days... 😬🙃
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#newproduct #totebag #cottontote #gaming #gamingsavedmylife #illustration #vectorillustration #adobeillustrator #illustrationartist #retrogaming #supernintendo #playstation #xbox #nintendoswitch #gamer #sanitees #popart

Happy May Day! This is a May Wreath (Μαγιάτ

Happy May Day!

This is a May Wreath (Μαγιάτικο στεφάνι). It is typically made in Greece on the 1st of May to celebrate Spring which is usually in full bloom this time of year. It’s made with foraged wild flowers, that are weaved around a hoop made from a grape vine (because they’re very flexible!), and hung on the front door. It is supposed to bring protection, good health, and happiness to the household. In Ireland not much is in bloom at the moment (except for dandelions and daisies), and there aren’t many grape vines around either, but the result isn’t too bad! 😊
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Today is also Beltane, marking half way between the Spring Equinox and the Summer Solstice. This day also marks the first day of summer in Ireland, so can the weather please get its act together! In times gone, during the Beltane festival the Irish would light bonfires, thought to have similar effects to the May wreath. So to honour both sides of my heritage I might light a few twigs in the garden and dance around them later on... 🤪
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#mayday #happymayday #beltane #happybeltane #firstofmay #maywreath #flowerwreath #wildflowers #greekirish #heritage

Paws up 🐾 who’s ready for the weekend? It ma

Paws up 🐾 who’s ready for the weekend?

It may have only been a 4-day week (for whoever had Easter Monday off like me), but it sure didn’t feel like it. “Short” weeks usually have the same amount of work of a full week, just crammed into less days. 🤦🏻‍♀️ Amiright? I for one am looking forward to a relaxing weekend, and hoping to catch up on some gardening. So many seeds to sow, so little time! 🌱
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I am increasingly feeling less inclined to post on Socials, which isn’t great when you kinda rely on them to promote your business. These things are made for content creators and influencers... I’d be terrible at that! 🤣
But when all else fails, there’s always cats. So... here are some Billie peets. 🐾 Happy Friday!

Happy International Women’s Day! A few years a

Happy International Women’s Day!

A few years ago I had the honour of marching alongside thousands of other women in a procession in Edinburgh, as we celebrated the suffragettes and 100 years of Votes for Women. Dressed in purple, white, and green, with hand sewn banners and sashes, we reminded the world of what we can achieve when we get together, support each other, and shout until our voices are heard. 💜🤍💚 I don’t think I’ve ever felt so proud to be a woman than I did during the march, and that says something, huh...
I’m sharing some of the amazing banners I saw, and some suffragette and other relevant memorabilia that was displayed in local museums at the time.
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We have a long way to go to achieve equality, but we, The Women, have achieved SO MUCH.
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On this day we don’t want pink cakes and colourful flowers (ok maybe some women want that, that’s fine too!). We don’t want special or preferential treatment. What we want is to be recognised as equals – equal opportunities, equal pay – and to be respected and admired for our strengths and our achievements.
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I’m lucky to have been brought up in a household where both parents shared responsibilities while also working, and nothing was labelled “a woman’s job” because that’s what society dictated. And I consider myself very lucky to have a partner who shares the same values.
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But sexism still exists, and is ingrained in our society in ways that a lot of us don’t even realise. We will keep fighting for change, because fighting is what we do best.
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#internationalwomensday #happyinternationalwomensday #sisterhood #women #womensupportingwomen #womenshistorymonth

This has been a while in the making, but I am now

This has been a while in the making, but I am now officially selling prints! 😱 Between supply difficulties due to a pandemic with a bit of you-know-who-exit sprinkled on top, as well as the constant nagging feeling of "who would want to buy my art?" 🙈 this has taken me a little longer to do than I would have liked. And to top it all off, I just haven't felt at all like posting here, or anywhere, so I'm really pushing myself to do this... But hey, if it's not on Instagram, did it even happen? 🤣

Two previously created digi-paintings are available as A4 archival quality Fine Art Prints in my shop. Go check them out! 😄

Right, I'm off to eat my pancakes! Happy Pancake Day, Shrove Tuesday, or whatever you prefer to call it.

#fineartprint #gicleeprint #digitalart #digitalpainting #hummingbird #hibiscusflower #colourfulprint #homedecor #etsyshop

And then there were two... We were a three cat ho

And then there were two...

We were a three cat household for a short while, but a few days ago our dearest Krotalia decided it was time to say goodbye. 💔 You might say 2020 went out with quite a bang for us. I know many people have suffered losses this year, and some might say “it was just a cat”, but to us she was a member of our little family, and she will be greatly missed.

It was new year’s eve 8 years ago when we met her. The DSPCA had a cat flu outbreak and were desperate for foster homes that could give some TLC to recuperating kitties. A dear friend and I drove out to offer our help, and because I had little experience with cat patients they handed over the most easy going one they had. It was of course a foster fail, we bonded with her so quickly there was no way she was going back.

About 4 years ago she was diagnosed with a congenital heart condition, which we knew would worsen over time. Her heart was so full of love it was literally bursting at the seams! She surpassed expectations, and I would like to think it was due to the care she had from us. We went above and beyond for her, and not a day went by without her showing her appreciation and giving us back love and affection. She was as happy with us in our first tiny apartment, as she was in our current home with a sunny garden she could enjoy anytime she wanted.

On the night of December 28th she crossed the rainbow bridge, on to discover and explore new worlds, free from her broken body. 😿

Despite her multitude of health problems, she was the kindest, most loving soul I have ever had the honour to meet. She showed me what unconditional love looks and feels like, and taught me how to forgive no matter what. She was a purr monster, the biggest cuddle bug, and a master of biscuit making (on fleecy blankets especially). But most of all, she was my best buddy for 8 years.

She was a happy soul (even though she may have acted grumpy at times), and so instead of mourning her loss I am celebrating her life, as she would have wanted! So no sad comments please. Love only! Let’s do this the Krotalia way. 🖤🤍🖤

✨ 'Twas the night before Christmas, when all thr

✨ 'Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house,
not a creature was stirring,
not even a mouse. ✨

Definitely not a mouse! 🐭🚫
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#christmascat #catsofinstagram #tuxedocat #longhaircat #santapaws #herecomessantapaws #rescuecat #grumpycat #thenightbeforechristmas #christmaseve

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