Niamh Shaw Illustrator

Projects

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BBC Social - The Gorbals VampireI was commissioned by BBC Social to create seven Illustrations for a video about the Gorbals Vampire in Glasgow. https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=2957440334314927 (Video link)
Spirit BearSpirit Bear is a picture book I've created about a kermode bear which is a blonde black bear. I was also inspired and influenced from the beautiful landscapes from BC Cananda and the artists who live there.
Lusmore and the FairiesLusmore and the Fairies is am Irish Fairytale that I've adapted into a picture book. Using watercolour and graphite to help create a magical atmosphere.
Alphabet ProjectI was given the letter Q and J out of the alphabet to illustrate. I chose to draw a group of Jellyfish for “J” and someone sleeping under a quilt for “Q.” I'm wanting to develop this project and add the rest of the letters in the alphabet.
YCN - “UK Greetings”I had to create a range of two greetings Cards, wrapping paper, gift bag, note cards and note book. My designs portray a friendship between a little girl and a Bear. Range called Bear with Me
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Penguin Random House Student Design Award - Goodnight Mister TomFor this project I had to read and create a book cover for the book “Goodnight Mister Tom.”

Projects credited in

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Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art and Design, University of Dundee, BDes (Hons) IllustrationTo be an illustrator is to be a problem solver, taking an idea from a client and turning it into something visual that can communicate in a visual world. From the outset, our students experience different aspects of an illustration practitioner’s daily life, working to tight deadlines and to industry briefs as they discover their own way of generating creative solutions to make hardworking pictures. The illustration course at Duncan of Jordanstone exemplifies how students can shape their pract