DORAS [noun] (Irish) - A Doorway
DORAS [verb {passé simple}] (French) - To gild or cover with gold
Marc O'Brien
is Doras. He's an illustrator, muralist and art director based in Montréal, QC. His work combines historical ornament and iconography with the language of contemporary fantasy.
He is passionate about creativity and community and strongly believes in accessible art as a driver for social change.
Awards and Recognition:
American Illustration 38 (Selected for publication) - Bologna Children’s Book Fair Illustrators Exhibition Award - American Illustration 35 (Selected for publication) - Movember Foundation Innovation Grant Recipient 2015 - American Illustration 32 (Chosen) - Applied Arts Awards Competition Winner 2013 - OCAD University Gold medal for illustration 2012 - American Illustration 31 (Selected for publication) - CMYK Magazine Top 100 New Creatives Vol. 53 - Applied Arts Awards Competition Winner 2012
Selected Clients
