Impressive is the best way of describing the line up for the Annual CBI conference taking place the next 18th and 19th of May in Dublin.

Guest speakers include translator, festival curator and journalist Sarah Ardizzone, ‘Prince of Preschool’ Hervé Tullet, bestseller John Boyne, comic book heroes Sarah McIntyre, Alan Nolan and Rory McConville, Claude the Dog’s creator Alex T. Smith, author of The Weight of Water Sarah Crossan, Brazilian author Ana Maria Machado, Cló Mhaigh Eo publisher Colmán Ó Raghallaigh and recent Caldecott medal winner Jon Klassen.

For more information or to simply book your place, visit the CBI website.

I love Dave Cooper, wether he does comics, paintings or… carpentry?

Recommended watch for all creative kinds.

You have to be made of stone not to get inspired by this.

Let’s start the year looking at the amazing work of Tatsuro Kiuchi

Our Laureate na nOg is decorating one of the most famous shop windows in Dublin… It must be Christmas approaching!

Riki Blanco is one of the most interesting illustrators working in Spain today. He is also really versatile. His new book which he has not only written and illustrated but developed and even done its soundtrack is now free to download. Check out the trailer!

You can download Touché! (English version available) or watch it here

Gorgeous animation by Alla Kinda

Fade Street Social, Dylan McGrath’s new Dublin city centre restaurant opened its doors last week. Check out this highly detailed menu designed by one of Illustrators Ireland founding members, Steve Simpson.

Beautiful animated short by Jacob Wiatt