head in the clouds ltd

Head in the Clouds Ltd (established in 2000) is involved in the design, manufacture and distribution of greeting cards, prints and original artwork. It is the main vehicle for the work of artist Heather McKay. 

heather mckay

Having graduated from Newpark Comprehensive School in 1991, Heather McKay attended Stillorgan College of Further Education where she completed a one year Art Foundation course. She went on to study Graphic Design at Dún Laoghaire College of Art & Design (now DLIADT) between 1992 and 1995. She spent a year in Australia before returning to complete her HDip at NCAD in 1997.

Heather was asked to return to Stillorgan College of Further Education, where she has been teaching Design ever since. She enjoys her day at the college, and has recently acquired some hours at Newpark Comprehensive School in Blackrock, teaching Art to transition year students.

Heather spends a lot of her time hanging out with her daughter Julia. She is just about to turn four, and takes priority over everything else during her waking hours! However, once Julia is safely tucked up in bed Heather gets to work.

Recent creative endeavours include a series of eight books for TLM under the expert guidance of Ken Gibson. Heather hopes to have an exhibition of recent work in December 2014.

Whether with Julia, teaching or bringing her own ideas to life, Heather is always drawing, thinking and planning! Sometimes these plans take a while to implement, but they are there in the background nevertheless! The launch of this website was envisaged as far back as 2010, just before Julia was born…as they say, the rest is history!

andrew mckay

Andrew McKay was Heather’s big brother. He was the catalyst behind the formation of Head in the Clouds Ltd. In the summer of 2000, Andrew took on the task of managing Heather! He encouraged her to think bigger and smarter. He believed in all the possibilities for Head in the Clouds Ltd.

Unfortunately Andrew passed away at the age of 30 (from cancer). He studied Economics at UCD (1991-1994), and later went on to become a secondary school teacher (maths, economics, accounting & business). He is remembered by many for his endless enthusiasm for hockey and his great ability to enjoy life!

Even though he left this world before his time, he certainly left his mark.