Hi! I’m Claire — illustrator, designer, and the founder of By Claire Schorman.

From my home studio in County Wicklow, Ireland, I create hand-illustrated greeting cards, art prints, and playful stationery inspired by colour, bold design, and Irish wit. My goal is simple: to design cards that make people laugh, smile, and feel loved — and art that adds a pop of personality and joy to everyday life.

Before starting my business, I spent several years working in data analysis as a bank official. While I appreciated the structure of that role, I longed to do something more creative. I began studying Digital Media Design part-time while still working full-time, and fell head over heels for design, illustration, and the possibility of building something of my own. In 2023, I took the leap — leaving behind the corporate world to follow my dream of running a creative business.

Today, I design a growing range of personality-packed illustrated goods, all made with heart, humour, and a love for detail. Everything I create is designed, printed, and packaged by me using eco-friendly, recyclable materials. Alongside my core product range, I also offer custom portrait illustrations, bespoke greeting cards, and freelance illustration services.

My work has been featured in The Irish Independent, The Irish Examiner, and Stellar Magazine, and is stocked in several independent retail stores across Ireland. I also take part in craft markets and ship orders worldwide, with customers across the UK, US, and Europe.

If you're a shop interested in stocking my products or a brand looking to collaborate — I’d love to hear from you.

By Claire Schorman is an illustration and design studio that creates colourful and uniquely Irish greeting cards, art prints and stationery