Denise Gallagher is a writer, illustrator and graphic designer who worked for twenty years in the advertising industry. Two years ago, she made the leap and started her own business focusing on illustration and graphic design. She is now happier than ever. Her illustration has been described as whimsical with a bit of an edge. Denise is inspired by nature – particularly unusual or little known animals. She is also inspired in her writing and illustration, by traditional fairy tales and folk tales — the darker and more grim, the better. Her work has received awards from such esteemed organizations as Print Magazine, Communication Arts Magazine, the Society of Illustrators Los Angeles and the Society of Illustrators New York. Her illustration portfolio recently won first place in the portfolio review at the SCBWI Conference in Houston.

Visit her online portfolio at denisegallagher.com to view more samples of her work. You can also follow her on Twitter, @denisegallagrrr or visit her Facebook page, Denise Gallagher Design and Illustration, for current news and updates.