If you'd like to buy a drawing of a particular species from me, but you don't see it in my shop, please ask if I have it.
I have dozens of drawings in my filing cabinet, most of them are part of various large commissions
(I usually draw species separately and combine them on my computer when designing the final artwork, together with the text, if required),
so there's always a chance I might have exactly what you need :)
I have some lovely news to share: Animals of Irish Name and Origin has been included in The Best Irish Books of 2026 – 100 great reads for ages 0–18, the annual reading guide from Children’s Books Ireland.
It is a lovely feeling to see my book among 100 books selected to showcase the work of Irish and Irish-…
Look closely at a coal tit in Ireland and you might notice something unusual.
The little bird has the familiar black cap, white nape and soft grey-green back of a coal tit, but there is a splash of creamy yellow on its cheeks. It is a subtle difference, easy to miss when the bird is darting between branches, but it tells us something interesting about where this particular coal tit comes from.
Across much of Europe, coal tits have uniformly white cheek patches. The…
Birds have inspired artists for centuries. Their colour, movement, behaviour and extraordinary diversity make them endlessly fascinating subjects, while their presence often creates an immediate connection between people and the natural world. A familiar robin on a garden branch, the flash of blue from a kingfisher, or the distinctive silhouette of a heron can evoke memories, curiosity and a sense of place.
For me, bird art is about all of those things, but…
Image: Mockup – a modern hotel interior with modern wildlife art of an olive tree by Aga Grandowicz (see more here). Interior image by Vecteezy.
Hotels are no longer judged solely by bed comfort or service efficiency. Guests remember atmosphere. They remember the character of a lobby, the unexpected detail in a corridor, the image above a bed, or the sense that a place…
Ireland is home to nine native dog breeds, each with its own unique history, personality and purpose. But did you know that four of them share more than just their country of origin? They're all terriers, but what's even more interesting is what they're called in the Irish language.
The English word terrier comes from the Latin word terra, meaning earth or…
Happy to share that the Kildare County Council Biodiversity Action Plan 2026-2031 was officially launched today at the Bog of Allen Nature Centre in Lullymore West, Rathangan, Co. Kildare.
It has been a real privilege to design and illustrate this important publication, which will help guide biodiversity…
