And it’s finally out there…
I won’t lie, it’s scary and weird but at the same time the absolute joy of being able to hold the finished product in your hands after dabbling and scribbling for the past so many months is unreal. It has been such a joy to work with such a passionate publishers as @theobrienpress they have made this process such a pleasure and I have loved every second of the journey. Thank you to @ivanobrien Nicola @byrne.e and all the team for keeping the motivational torch lit throughout. Here is hoping the world will love “Billy Conkers” as much as I have creating him and his Nature-spotting adventures.
Also a big thank you to all the wonderful friends and family I have, your lovely daily comments and support have pushed me on endlessly. @bathlitagency for saying I could, I should and for pushing my limits that little bit more. 😊❤️ Best wishes folks happy reading and let’s #conkerclimatechange together🌱,
Conor #publicationday #publication #bookpublishing #billyconkersnaturespottingadventure #kidslit #kidslitart #kidsliterature #illustration #illustrationartists #illustratorofinstagram #wild #wildlife #nature #naturelovers #savetheplanet #animals #picturebook #picturebookmakersni #art #artwork #irishauthor #irishillustrator

Queen Elizabeth 1926-2022

Happy 1 year Publication Birthday to “Ulster Fairytales and Legends” #illustration #childrenspicturebooks #childrenspicturebookillustration #childrensliterature #ulstermythology #ulsterfairytalesandlegends #ulster #northernireland #greatbrownbull #bull #irish #irishmythology #irishmythsandlegends #doodle #drawing #sketchbook #penandink #irishwriters #publication #birthday #publicationbirthday #picturebookmakersni #picturebook

Incredibly humbled and slightly daunted to share that “Children of Lir by @laurarmaher and m’self has been nominated for the 2021 Kate Greenaway Award @cilip_uk
A HUGE thank you to all the wonderful librarians involved and to @theobrienpress for making it all possible
@bathlitagency #kategreenawaymedal #ckg21 #illustration #illustrator #kidslitart #booksforkids #irishpicturebooks #irishmythsandlegends #childrenoflir #swans #kidslit

There’s a little preview to my latest project “Ulster Fairytales and Legends” by Nicola and Peter Heaney alongside O’Brien press. hope you enjoy

Fresh outta’ the postman’s van! The latest book I’ve been working along side the wonderful @theobrienpress team and father/daughter writers Nicola and Peter Heaney!

Always a joy to hold a final piece in your hands but more so when you’ve enjoyed every bit of it. Out 5th October (THATS NEXT WEEK! ) via the @theobrienpress site and most local book shops.

Will have a sneak peak for you later #UlsterFairytalesAndLegends #picturebookmakersni #kidslit #kidslitart #cbi #childrensbooksireland #irishmythology #irishfairytales #irish #ulster #ulstermythology #illustration #illustrator #watercolor #sneekpeek #childrenstories

For anyone that fancies a gander, I was asked by the lovely folks @kidsbooksirel to write a little about m’self and why I love to work within Children’s picture books https://childrensbooksireland.ie/features/books-make-things-better-with-conor-busttil/ #kidslitart #kidslitillustration #irishchildrensbooks #irishcreatives #irishartist #childrenspicturebooks #picturebookmakersni #artscouncilireland

This one is based on the recent ramblings of the wild goats in Llandudno Wales who fancied a little picnic in the middle of this lovely Welsh town. Much to the dismay of the garden owners who’s hedge rows became part of the menu