Penelope Dullaghan is a quite a busy lady. Between juggling motherhood, a successful and highly trafficked blog (illustrationfriday.com), a yoga obsession, and voraciously creating at all times, she is also a highly recognized and affluent illustrator with Scott Hull Associates. Working with clients that include, Target, Starbucks, United Airlines, the New York Times, LA Times Book Review, Harper Collins, O, The Oprah Magazine, Society of Illustrators, and the Baltimore Sun—she would in no way be considered a novice, despite her relatively young age.

Interviewed by Tiffany Meyer, the Communication Arts magazine article showcases a wide variety of Penelope’s work and gives an intimate glimpse into her charming personality, that is no doubt, a huge part of the reason for her success. “Penny is a delight to work with.” is something we have heard here at SHA more often than not, from very satisfied clients.

When CA chose her for a main feature in the Jan./Feb. issue, Penny was thrilled. She graciously says, “I’m just very grateful to be featured. It’s a huge honor and a milestone in my career. And I’m blessed to have it happen so young in my career as an illustrator.”

Penelope’s illustrations are her signature. You can spot them a mile away. Her sense of the organic is timeless, relevant, and beautiful. Her joyful personality resonates within the pieces she creates.

Part of her continuous artistic renewal is that Penelope takes nothing for granted. She has a very distinct mantra for her life and for her art, “My philosophy is that I’m fortunate to get to do art for a living, and that fortune favors those who bust their butts.”

So far, it’s working famously.

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Be on the look out for the January/February issue of Communication Arts, which features our illustrator Penelope Dullaghan.