About Kerrie Illustrates

My name is Kerrie and I’m an illustrator/designer/creative based in County Down, Northern Ireland. I work from my studio in the loveliest countryside town called Saintfield and you’ll usually find me working with Cassidy (a rather large cat) sitting by my side. I love to create playful patterns, colourful illustrations and enjoy working in a variety of ways combining traditional and digital methods using my favourite- colouring pencils and vibrant gouache paints (a dream combo!) and of course my trusty iPad. I would describe my work as playful, light-hearted and joyful- I like to make people smile especially through creating cheerful and whimsical illustrations. My work is heavily inspired by nature, nostalgic objects and the inspiring world around us- everyday life, travelling and people. Ever since I was younger I’ve been a massive collector of everything from stickers to small ornaments and this has followed me into my adult years! I have a real appreciation for objects of all kind and I love to create illustrations of obscure, mundane or interesting objects in my colourful and playful style. I am always searching for inspiration through being outside, visiting places, listening to conversations (woops) and just always being aware there is so much goodness everywhere!! Read their story