An illustration of overlapping, colourful leaves in shades of green, orange, purple and yellow. Large white text laid over the pattern reads “EL BUHO Y”.

Illustrator Fuchsia MacAree packs a punch with her bold, witty work

Words: James Cartwright
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Date: 20 December 2012; Work
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Dublin-based illustrator Fuchsia MacAree has an excellent, and enormous, portfolio full of charming characters, magnificent colour palettes and some of the finest puns we’ve ever come across in an image maker’s arsenal. She’s currently designer-in-residence at NCAD, meaning she has the luxury of being paid to do her own thing, but is also ready and able for freelance commissions. Art directors of the world take note, this is one creative talent you’ll want to keep on your books.

An illustration of Captain Haddock from Tintin in nine different expressive poses. Each figure is accompanied by a red, hand-drawn insult, including “Ten thousand thundering typhoons!” and “Sea gherkins!”. — Above
Fuchsia MacAree: Learn to Swear With Captain Haddock

An illustration of a repeating pattern featuring people in motion on a pale background. Figures are shown cycling, running and walking while carrying letters, newspapers and mobile phones. — Above
Fuchsia MacAree: Pass It On Poster

An illustration of a dense pattern of colourful, overlapping leaves in shades of green, blue, orange and purple. White text across the centre reads “EL BUHO” above a large letter “Y”. — Above
Fuchsia MacAree: El Buho EP

An illustration for a workshop titled “Sex & Pizza”, described as “A workshop to explore issues of consent. With free pizza.” Two figures, depicted as giant pizza slices, lounge on a blue sofa. A black starburst shape in the corner reads “Because consent is sexy”. — Above
Fuchsia MacAree: Sex and Pizza

An illustration of a person in a red patterned skirt standing in a pool of water. Several hands reach in from the edges of the frame toward the person’s legs and the small red fish swimming around their feet. — Above
Fuchsia MacAree: Personal Work

An illustration for the “Dublin Flea Market”, featuring a collection of eclectic objects on shelves and a window view. A person sits by the window, while a globe, a cat figurine and a calendar for “30 September 2012” sit nearby. Below, a wheelbarrow full of books, a small table and a green chair are arranged. Text identifies the location as “The Co-op” in “Newmarket · Dublin 8”. — Above
Fuchsia MacAree: Dublin Flea Market

An illustration of a retro computer, a mobile phone, and a handheld gaming device connected by white lines. An orange unicorn stands in the centre, surrounded by floating geometric shapes and a green game controller. — Above
Fuchsia MacAree: DIY Games

An illustration of a meal laid out on a checked tablecloth. A bottle of wine labelled “Montagne Les Vignes” sits beside a bowl of peas, a baguette, two glasses of green wine, cupcakes and a plate of pasta with tomatoes. — Above
Fuchsia MacAree: The Perils of Summer Picnics

An illustration of a person with a stern expression, wearing round glasses and a teal suit. They wear a purple patterned tie against a plain white background. — Above
Fuchsia MacAree: John Banville

A book cover for James Joyce’s Ulysses, featuring the title and author’s name in bold black and red type. The text is surrounded by a collage of small illustrations, including a bowler hat, a red tram, a glass of wine and figures in early 20th-century clothing. — Above
Fuchsia MacAree: Ulysses

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www.fuchsiamacaree.com

About the Author

James Cartwright

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James started out as an intern in 2011 and came back in summer of 2012 to work online and latterly as Print Editor, before leaving in May 2015.

Illustrator Fuchsia MacAree packs a punch with her bold, witty work

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