“I wanted to pick out a few heads I see braving the icy waters if the Irish Sea on a daily basis.”
I? have always loved going for a dip in the Irish Sea. Recently, I’ve been throwing myself in during the colder months.
I feel it’s one feature of Dublin life that many have done before me and will continue to do in the future. It’s one part of living here that hasn’t changed when so much else around us has.
With this cover, I wanted to pick out a few heads I see braving the icy water on a daily basis. Hopefully, I’ll become one of them.
I’m a Dublin-based political cartoonist and illustrator from Co. Wicklow. You can follow me on Twitter @HBToons.
"The idea for this cover was an ode to the post workers, couriers and delivery drivers who just (literally) carried the Christmas season on their backs."
"I wanted the Luas to look like Rudolph but also like it was a sleigh in the snow to add to the Christmas vibe."
"Since moving to Dublin a year ago, my bag has filled with little pieces that reflect the rhythm of daily life here."
"This illustration came about because I’ve felt overwhelmed by the constant change in my life."
