Artist, illustrator & designer from Belfast NI - Rachel Devlin Illustration

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Hey 👋 I’m just popping on quickly to say hell

Hey 👋 I’m just popping on quickly to say hello in between elephant painting sessions 🐘🎨😅

I’m into my second week of painting my design on an Elmer statue for @elmerbelfast and while it’s been a bigger job than I first thought and I am one tired bunny, I have to tell ya how much I have absolutely loved every minute of this experience!

Today I finished the main part of the design - exciting! - but I still have at least another day or two left to finish. I have to keep things under wraps until the big launch, but I’ll be sharing on here as soon as I’m allowed 🤩🤭

The painting space is so great, the @nihospice staff have been so lovely, and the other artists have been an absolute dream to work alongside. The support & encouragement from our little painting group has just been the best and the talent is amazing 🎨🤩
Honestly Belfast - you are in for a massive art treat when this Elmer Big Belfast Trail gets going! 😁🐘🎨😄

Big shout out to the other artists I’ve been sharing the painting space with:
@amira.paints
@dawncrothersartist
@neishaallenart
@artistbrendanjamison
@_kerrieillustrates_
(I haven’t got everyone’s account so feel free to tag yourself!)

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This week I’m taking part in something wonderful

This week I’m taking part in something wonderful - I’m one of the artists for this summer’s Elmer's Big Belfast Trail @elmerbelfast

I’m thrilled that my design has been chosen for me paint on an Elmer the Elephant statue, which will then be displayed throughout Belfast city centre, a colourful little elephant herd throughout the city’s streets! 🐘 🎨 Then there’s a little tour of the colourfully painted Elmers around NI before they’re finally auctioned to raise funds for the @nihospice in the autumn.

While I’m keeping the final design under wraps until the big launch, I’ll be sharing updates & sneak peeks in my stories 🤓

I love the Elmer books and love how children react to the gorgeous little elephant, so I’m so pleased to be making my own mark on an Elmer, as well as being part of raising funds for the NI Hospice 💓

If you’re in NI, it would would be superb if you’d please give @elmerbelfast a follow 💛 😊

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A sweet ditsy floral pattern I’ve just finished

A sweet ditsy floral pattern I’ve just finished working on, based on my sketchbook watercolour painting a couple of weeks ago.
Swipe 👉 to see the original sketch 🎨🖌

I’ve got plans for this…I’ll show you soon!

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Lovely to see lots of Viola Davis in the news toda

Lovely to see lots of Viola Davis in the news today &
such an interesting interview on @channel4news
It’s the perfect opportunity to reshare the portrait I did of her a while ago. Such a brilliant, vibrant woman ✨

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