Shona Shirley Macdonald
Originally from Aberdeenshire in Scotland, Shona studied Animation at Edinburgh College of Art, and now lives in Ireland. Past projects include murals, concept artwork, poster illustration, and comic & book illustration, the most recent book being a collection of W. B. Yeats poetry for children,’The Moon Spun Round’, published by The O’Brien Press. Asides from working on commissioned illustration projects she also exhibits her work, and her solo exhibition ‘Juniper’ has toured throughout the north and south of Ireland. Also she is director and illustrator of Mireog which sells Irish language & eco friendly products. Currently working on her own written/illustrated books. For any queries please contact at: [email protected].
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Shona Shirley MacdonaldExquisite Portraits Group ExhibitionSurreal Portrait by Shona Shirley Macdonald for the Exquisite Portraits group exhibition by the Illustrators Guild and others, exhibited at The Lab in Dublin Aug-Oct 2020. View Folio
Shona Shirley MacdonaldThe Moon Spun Round, W. B. Yeats for ChildrenThe Moon Spun Round takes children of all ages on an imaginative journey through W.B. Yeats’s poetry, folktales and childhood writing. Mysterious and beautiful illustrations spin out from Yeats’s haunting and enchanted words and rhythms. View Folio
Shona Shirley MacdonaldThe Pooka PartyA madcap tale of what to do if you feel sad and lonely, starring one shapeshifting hero with some musical monsters, flying cakes and a guest appearance by the Moon. View Folio
Shona Shirley MacdonaldAn Féileacán agus an Rí, myth retold by Máire ZepfA retelling for the 21st century of one of Ireland’s most beautiful legends, the story of Éadaoin, turned into a butterfly by a jealous rival for the love of King Mír. Shona Shirley Macdonald’s stunning illustrations capture the otherworldly atmosphere of this story, first written down in the 12th century. View Folio
Shona Shirley MacdonaldThe Wisdom of the King, from The Moon Spun Round: W. B. Yeats for ChildrenThe Moon Spun Round takes children of all ages on an imaginative journey through W.B. Yeats’s poetry, folktales and childhood writing. Mysterious and beautiful illustrations spin out from Yeats’s haunting and enchanted words and rhythms. View Folio
Shona Shirley MacdonaldAn Féileacán agus an Rí myth retold by Máire ZepfA retelling for the 21st century of one of Ireland’s most beautiful legends, the story of Éadaoin, turned into a butterfly by a jealous rival for the love of King Mír. Shona Shirley Macdonald’s stunning illustrations capture the otherworldly atmosphere of this story, first written down in the 12th century. View Folio
Shona Shirley MacdonaldThe Pooka Party no one turns upA madcap tale of what to do if you feel sad and lonely, starring one shapeshifting hero with some musical monsters, flying cakes and a guest appearance by the Moon. View Folio
Shona Shirley MacdonaldAn Féileacán agus an Rí myth retold by Máire ZepfA retelling for the 21st century of one of Ireland’s most beautiful legends, the story of Éadaoin, turned into a butterfly by a jealous rival for the love of King Mír. Shona Shirley Macdonald’s stunning illustrations capture the otherworldly atmosphere of this story, first written down in the 12th century. View Folio
Shona Shirley MacdonaldAn Féileacán agus an Rí myth retold by Máire ZepfA retelling for the 21st century of one of Ireland’s most beautiful legends, the story of Éadaoin, turned into a butterfly by a jealous rival for the love of King Mír. Shona Shirley Macdonald’s stunning illustrations capture the otherworldly atmosphere of this story, first written down in the 12th century. View Folio
Shona Shirley MacdonaldThe Pooka Party goblins stealing cakeA madcap tale of what to do if you feel sad and lonely, starring one shapeshifting hero with some musical monsters, flying cakes and a guest appearance by the Moon. View Folio
Shona Shirley MacdonaldThe Cat and The Moon, from The Moon Spun Round: W. B. Yeats for ChildrenThe Moon Spun Round takes children of all ages on an imaginative journey through W.B. Yeats’s poetry, folktales and childhood writing. Mysterious and beautiful illustrations spin out from Yeats’s haunting and enchanted words and rhythms. View Folio
Shona Shirley MacdonaldAn Féileacán agus an Rí myth retold by Máire ZepfA retelling for the 21st century of one of Ireland’s most beautiful legends, the story of Éadaoin, turned into a butterfly by a jealous rival for the love of King Mír. Shona Shirley Macdonald’s stunning illustrations capture the otherworldly atmosphere of this story, first written down in the 12th century. View Folio
Shona Shirley MacdonaldThe Night Circus, part of the Juniper ExhibitionFantastical and sinister faery circus, part of the story of Juniper by Shona Shirley Macdonald. View Folio
Shona Shirley MacdonaldThe Pooka Party sending invitationsA madcap tale of what to do if you feel sad and lonely, starring one shapeshifting hero with some musical monsters, flying cakes and a guest appearance by the Moon. View Folio
Shona Shirley MacdonaldThe Pooka Party cake fightA madcap tale of what to do if you feel sad and lonely, starring one shapeshifting hero with some musical monsters, flying cakes and a guest appearance by the Moon. View Folio
Shona Shirley MacdonaldThe Pooka Party surpriseA madcap tale of what to do if you feel sad and lonely, starring one shapeshifting hero with some musical monsters, flying cakes and a guest appearance by the Moon. View Folio
Shona Shirley MacdonaldAn Féileacán agus an Rí myth retold by Máire ZepfA retelling for the 21st century of one of Ireland’s most beautiful legends, the story of Éadaoin, turned into a butterfly by a jealous rival for the love of King Mír. Shona Shirley Macdonald’s stunning illustrations capture the otherworldly atmosphere of this story, first written down in the 12th century. View Folio
Shona Shirley MacdonaldAn Féileacán agus an Rí myth retold by Máire ZepfA retelling for the 21st century of one of Ireland’s most beautiful legends, the story of Éadaoin, turned into a butterfly by a jealous rival for the love of King Mír. Shona Shirley Macdonald’s stunning illustrations capture the otherworldly atmosphere of this story, first written down in the 12th century. View Folio
Shona Shirley MacdonaldThe Wicked Hawthorn Tree, from The Moon Spun Round: W. B. Yeats for ChildrenThe Moon Spun Round takes children of all ages on an imaginative journey through W.B. Yeats’s poetry, folktales and childhood writing. Mysterious and beautiful illustrations spin out from Yeats’s haunting and enchanted words and rhythms. View Folio
Shona Shirley MacdonaldThe Lost Marshes, part of the Juniper ExhibitionTravelling across the lost marshes, part of the story of Juniper by Shona Shirley Macdonald. View Folio