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Greeting cards, Fine Art Prints & Homewares
Illustrated and printed in Ireland ☘
Illustrated by Fiona Foley
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Member of DCCI

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Lots of whimsical festive cards are packed and ready for @ballymaloe_grainstore Christmas market this weekend.

I have lots of Cork cards for good measure too 😊💕

#pearshapedstudio@gmail.com taken in Ballymaloe Grainstore by @pearshapedstudio

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2 years ago

The season of hot toddies and bobble hats is almost upon us. Although, for me, Christmas preparations began way back in May, when John Dolan, the editor of the Holly Bough popped by my home to discuss the art work for the front cover of this year's festive magazine. A very very exciting time for me and this little business and for my family also.

We chatted through some ideas and chose my signature higgledy-piggledy style with a festive feel for good measure. I illustrated over 30 well known buildings and landmarks. Towering into the snowy, wintry skies are the spires and towers of Cork's iconic buildings such as St Fin Barre's Cathedral, St Francis Church, and Shandon Bells. Have a closer look at the clock face on the four faced liar, did you clock it's telling the wrong time?

The magic of the city at Christmas holds a special place in my heart. I have very fond memories of being in the thick of the hustle and bustle of the English Market on Christmas Eve, where my mum, Mary, would buy spiced beef, a pure Cork tradition. We used to pop into Roches to get a few last minute bits. My grandmother, Peggy, spent a lot of time visiting relations, who had a sweet shop on Dunbar Street. This area of Cork is really special to me, particularly South Chapel. Pinocchio’s is one of the most magical and loved shops in the city and holds a lot of dear memories for many people. Fiadh adores this little shop, full of character and charm. I included Sutton Buildings, as that was where my dad, Jerry, grew up. He often brought us there as children. The tree of remembrance is also featured and is special for so many people.

I want to sincerely thank John Dolan and all the Holly Bough team for this wonderful opportunity to illustrate this year's cover.

I hope the illustration brings a sense of nostalgia and joy for all the Holly Bough readers.

Merry Christmas and don't forget to get your copy of the Holly Bough.

Fiona x

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@yaycork taken in Cork by @pearshapedstudio

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3 years ago

Perfectly imperfect higgledy-piggledy illustrations of well known places.

Each of my Cork pieces are illustrated using watercolour pencils and paint. I scan them in and collage them into scenes, often a little magical, under starry skies.

These are photos of a new piece in the making.

Currently setting up a new website, which is very confusing but tea and help from Fran will see it done.

📸 @franoriordan 💕

#pearshapedstudio #illustrations #corkcity by @pearshapedstudio

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3 years ago

✨ Ballymaloe Craft Fair 2026 | Maker Spotlight ✨
Meet Pear Shaped Studio! 👋

Fiona is a mixed media artist based in Macroom, Co. Cork. Her work draws on a background in graphic design and illustration, exploring the everyday textures and rhythms of urban and rural Cork through a distinctly playful lens.

With a particular love for the visual language of children's illustration. Fiona brings a sense of warmth, curiosity and storytelling into her pieces.

@pearshapedstudio
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✨ Ballymaloe Craft Fair 2026 ✨
Discover unique handcrafted gifts, art, food and festive magic.
📅 Dates:
• Weekend 1: Nov 20th – 22nd
• Weekend 2: Nov 27th – 29th
📍 Location: Ballymaloe Grainstore, Ballymaloe Farm, Shanagarry, Co. Cork P25 FH67
🎟️ Tickets & Info: Link in bio 🔗
#BallymaloeCraftFair #Ballymaloe #CorkEvents #IrishCraft #CraftFair #Ireland #MadeInIreland #ChristmasInCork #ShopLocalIreland #IrishDesigners by @pearshapedstudio

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8 days ago

Meet our Maker: @pearshapedstudio !

Fiona Foley is an illustrator from Cork. Working from her cottage near Macroom Fiona creates colourful mixed media illustrations using coloured pencil and gouache paint with some digital tools. Find her designs on her notebooks, cushion covers, fine art prints, and beautiful cards for every occasion.

📍Available at our St. Patrick's Woollen Mills shops and online

#meetourmakers #Corkcraftanddesign
#ChooseCraftInstead #MadeLocal #madeincork by @pearshapedstudio

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I made lots of changes the last weeks so I can hopefully do illustration full-time. 🌟

It is exciting but also very daunting, but it is lovely to be able to illustrate everyday. It is something I wanted to do for years and years.

I was busy packing shop orders the last week and also doing the admin bits that comes with running a business...absolutely my least favourite job.

I am also doing a research based fine art project on the Gearagh. I won't post too much about that here and keep this page just for illustration. But if anyone that knows the Gearagh would like to share any thoughts or stories, I would love to hear them.

#pearshapedstudio by @pearshapedstudio

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a month ago

Some of my higgledy-piggledy illustrations of Macroom Town and shop fronts.

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#macroomtown by @pearshapedstudio

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3 months ago

Thank you so much Keely and Katy from the most gorgeous bakery @pickled.deli in Macroom for the most delicious cake for Fiadh's birthday. 💕🎊🪅🎂

@pickled.deli by @pearshapedstudio

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4 months ago

Ballydehob was all kinds of good craic this weekend!!

@ballydehobjazzfestival by @pearshapedstudio

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5 months ago

A little snippet of how I illustrate.

I usually start out with sketching and painting before scanning the illustration and adding the finishes touches in Procreate. This is my favourite way to illustrate!

#pearshapedstudio by @pearshapedstudio

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6 months ago

The birthday tradition: cake, candles and my nieces and nephews singing their hearts out carrying the cake 🎂🎵❤️

It's my Birthday next week, so looking forward to this tradition and the chaos too!

I wanted to illustrate this scene for a long while. So here it is, a new card as Gaeilge.

I love the little things that turn into traditions!

#pearshapedstudio by @pearshapedstudio

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8 months ago

My lovely stockist Pickled in Macroom won another McKenna best in Ireland award. Really delighted for them. The girls are really lovely and the food is amazing! Must put Fiadh's Birthday cake order in soon.

@pickled.deli
#supportlocal by @pearshapedstudio

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