Aga Grandowicz

Aga Grandowicz Dublin-based award-winning wildlife illustrator and graphic designer. aga-grandowicz.com
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My name is Aga Grandowicz and, after a long and successful career in graphic design and advertising, I decided to dedicate more of my time to wildlife illustration and everything else that is biodiversity-related. I use nature to connect with the world and others. In a world where wildlife and biodiversity are under such threat, this feels like important work. For me, capturing living things as th

ey go about their day, uninterrupted and unaware of just how magical they are, feels like an opportunity to preserve and prolong their life. The artwork allows them to exist long after their purpose has been fulfilled, giving recognition to the crucial role they play and the feelings they inspire in us. My trusted black pen is my tool of choice. I love how it marks the page, its softness and the range of pressure and shade it offers. I draw on white paper and use a surface that’s rough enough to create a tactile experience that brings the audience as close as possible. I’m drawn to projects with purpose, creating something that’s not just beautiful but useful and informative. Like nature books or large-scale murals that help visitors and locals connect with the community they’re in. To see more of my designs and artwork that have a natural twist or purpose, please visit https://naturalworlddesign.ie/, or check my Instagram pages and . To see the wildlife-related books I publish (yes, I'm a new publisher!), please visit https://naturalworldpublishing.ie/ (you can follow it here, on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/NaturalWorldPublishing). My ideal project would be anything that incorporates wildlife art – illustrated wildlife information boards, signage for zoos, parks and wildlife reserves, wildlife murals, top-end restaurants or hotels decor, children’s or adults’ books about wild or domesticated animals.

I love it when random things like this happen to me :)
05/09/2026

I love it when random things like this happen to me :)

I found Droimeann cattle to be the most confusing animal of Irish name and origin. Why? Because it looks like Irish Moil...
29/08/2026

I found Droimeann cattle to be the most confusing animal of Irish name and origin. Why? Because it looks like Irish Moiled, especially if it doesn't have horns, which sometimes naturally happens! All Irish Moiled are hornless, and because both breeds have a similar coat, with a white stripe along their backs, it's really easy to get confused! And that's rather fascinating :)

27/08/2026
Why does the Irish coal tit have 'Irish' in its name?It has creamy yellow patches on its cheeks, which distinguish it fr...
27/08/2026

Why does the Irish coal tit have 'Irish' in its name?

It has creamy yellow patches on its cheeks, which distinguish it from coal t**s elsewhere in Europe (whose patches are uniformly white), making it uniquely Irish.
Its scientific name is Periparus ater subsp. hibernicus, with “hibernicus” referring to its Irish origin. Irish subspecies will have either hibernicus or hibernica in their Latin names.

Interested in learning more about the animals of Irish name and origin? Ask for my most recent book in your local bookstore.

14/08/2026

Highland cow in the making.

I've realised that I rarely share the early stages of my artwork. I think it probably comes down to perfectionism and a ...
13/08/2026

I've realised that I rarely share the early stages of my artwork. I think it probably comes down to perfectionism and a reluctance to show anything before it feels completely finished.

But perhaps there is something quite nice about letting an illustration exist in its in-between stage too, when the ideas are still taking shape and the final details are yet to emerge.

So here's a little sneak peek at one of the illustrations I worked on today. It's part of a much larger private commission, an illustrated book that I'm currently working on. Still a long way to go, but I'm really enjoying seeing this project slowly come together.

My original drawing – 'European Birds' – is now inside this fabulous magnetic frame from , with anti-reflective museum ...
10/08/2026

My original drawing – 'European Birds' – is now inside this fabulous magnetic frame from , with anti-reflective museum quality and UV-resistant glass – a perfect choice for a ballpoint drawing. Ready for an exhibition in Killruddery Yard, Southern Cross, Bray, Co. Wicklow, Ireland, A98 W9F2.

If you'd like to see all the exhibited artworks, the exhibition opens on Friday 11 September and runs from 12 September until 8 November 2026.

Making the most out of a small workplace is not easy, but it doesn't prevent me from making things happen 😀 💪📈
30/07/2026

Making the most out of a small workplace is not easy, but it doesn't prevent me from making things happen 😀 💪📈

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