Patrick McLaughlin

Larne

Phone +44 (0)28 2827 5523

Patrick graduated from the University of Ulster, Belfast with a BA Hons in Graphic Design. He worked as a graphic designer for ten years before embarking on a career as a full-time lecturer in graphic design and illustration at the University of Ulster (Magee Campus). Recently he has become an associate lecturer to allow him the opportunity to devote more time to developing his painting. His work has been greatly influenced by his country upbringing and his strong emotional feelings for the ever-changing moods and mysteries of the countryside. He exhibits annually with the UWS and throughout the North. His work has been successful at the Laing and Bass Contemporary Art Awards. Patrick's work as an illustrator includes clients such as RSPB, N.l.Tourist Board, Forest Service, Optimist World Championship, Carrickfergus Waterfront, Ulsterbus, Friends of Belvoir and many others. His illustrations have been used widely throughout the world.