Bio

Clive McFarland is a children’s book author/illustrator. Raised in Omagh, County Tyrone, he graduated from Liverpool School of Art and Design. While studying, Clive rediscovered the books that shaped his childhood and felt inspired to create his own stories. His work has earned notable recognition, including shortlisting for Children’s Book of the Year Jr. in An Post Irish Book Awards, two AOI World Illustration Awards shortlistings, and selection for Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library. 

Selected clients include HarperCollins, Penguin, Templar, and Marks & Spencer.

Clive's studio is based in his hometown library in Omagh—thanks to Libraries NI.

📬 If you’d like to discuss a commission or have any questions, I’d love to hear from you—feel free to get in touch.