A whimsical drawing of a flying girl with a smiling face, orange polka-dot dress, in a big white cloud. Head in the Clouds logo.
A whimsical drawing of a flying girl with a smiling face, orange polka-dot dress, in a big white cloud. Head in the Clouds logo.

Hello!

Welcome to the Head in the Clouds website. My name is Heather McKay. I’m an Irish illustrator based in Dublin. I started Head in the Clouds all the way back in 2000 with the help of my big brother, Andrew as a way to showcase my work and sell my art.

Over the years I have created a lot of images. On this website you will find greeting cards and prints of my work, but if there is anything missing, please feel free to contact me!

I am happy to organise local pick up/delivery.

NEWS & EVENTS

The Christmas Cards have been delivered!

It is mid-term break, but this is a busy week for Head in the Clouds as I begin to pack new Christmas Card range, and get orders out to shops around and about the country.

I woke up early this morning and opened the boxes. It is always so strange to finally see the new designs as real-life greeting cards!

After all these years, I still do everything myself. I feel a great sense of achievement as I make up the packs! It takes time, but is a lovely quiet activity, with a calming effect.

I have been designing a new Christmas card range every year since 1998. I hope you will all enjoy the new designs. Looking forward to getting them out there!

Drawing of a girl lying on the grass outdoors, wearing a colorful sweater, with a large red flower nearby, and a small black bird standing next to the flowers.

TESTIMONIALS

  • From start to finish, working with Heather was an absolute dream

    Rory O’Brien, Cork University Hospital

  • A joy to collaborate with—always responsive, taking our calls, and open to feedback

    Lynn Agnew, Talk Here Wellbeing Kit for Kids

  • How does she do it? Some people just have a natural talent which the rest of us can only envy!

    Russell Harris, Doodle Physics Leaving Cert Revision Book

  • I was instantly impressed by her style, her professionalism and her insight

    Anna Gunning, Children in Hospital Ireland