dearbhla!
@dearbhlala.bsky.social
comic colourist, illustrator, adhder, cats & kpop
Dearbhla Kelly
dearbhlala.com
ko-fi.com/dearbhlala
[email protected] for work enquiries
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Dearbhla Kelly
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ko-fi.com/dearbhlala
[email protected] for work enquiries
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dearbhla!
@dearbhlala.bsky.social
· Nov 11
a quick #portfolioday post from my phone before I forget! I’m Dearbhla, an Irish illustrator, designer and comic colourist and here’s a few bits I’ve been playing around with lately
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🎨 dearbhlala.com for colour portfolio
✉️ [email protected]
🎨 dearbhlala.com for colour portfolio
for all the new people here 😌😌
looks like i might also do a lil portland trip in march 👀
November 14, 2025 at 1:19 PM
looks like i might also do a lil portland trip in march 👀
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After the shocking conclusion of the third chapter, what’s next for Orla Bard? Find out in ORLA! #4, out 26th November!
Art by @sallycantirino.bsky.social, colours by @dearbhlala.bsky.social.
Art by @sallycantirino.bsky.social, colours by @dearbhlala.bsky.social.
November 14, 2025 at 12:14 PM
After the shocking conclusion of the third chapter, what’s next for Orla Bard? Find out in ORLA! #4, out 26th November!
Art by @sallycantirino.bsky.social, colours by @dearbhlala.bsky.social.
Art by @sallycantirino.bsky.social, colours by @dearbhlala.bsky.social.
ahh i'm sad i miss thoughtbubble (again 😭), please dance your little hearts out for me
November 14, 2025 at 11:20 AM
ahh i'm sad i miss thoughtbubble (again 😭), please dance your little hearts out for me
where are my xlov fans
November 13, 2025 at 6:17 PM
where are my xlov fans
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seonghwa, hongjoong
November 12, 2025 at 5:22 PM
seonghwa, hongjoong
seonghwa, hongjoong
November 12, 2025 at 5:22 PM
seonghwa, hongjoong
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Still on vacation and didn’t bring my computer so I screenshot my Insta post but Mary Sue Issue 2 comes out ONE WEEK FROM TODAY
Art - @lisasterle.bsky.social
Colors - @dearbhlala.bsky.social
Letters - @longtalljodie.com
Varient Cover - @sweeneyboo.bsky.social
Editor - @peachchild.bsky.social
Art - @lisasterle.bsky.social
Colors - @dearbhlala.bsky.social
Letters - @longtalljodie.com
Varient Cover - @sweeneyboo.bsky.social
Editor - @peachchild.bsky.social
November 12, 2025 at 3:27 PM
Still on vacation and didn’t bring my computer so I screenshot my Insta post but Mary Sue Issue 2 comes out ONE WEEK FROM TODAY
Art - @lisasterle.bsky.social
Colors - @dearbhlala.bsky.social
Letters - @longtalljodie.com
Varient Cover - @sweeneyboo.bsky.social
Editor - @peachchild.bsky.social
Art - @lisasterle.bsky.social
Colors - @dearbhlala.bsky.social
Letters - @longtalljodie.com
Varient Cover - @sweeneyboo.bsky.social
Editor - @peachchild.bsky.social
I went to a Bahama Breeze about a week before I coloured this, can u tell
“You’ll only be able to live with it for so long, before it takes its toll.”
ORLA! #4, from me, @sallycantirino.bsky.social, @dearbhlala.bsky.social, @letteringbear.bsky.social & @madcavestudios.com, is out on 26th November, in TWO WEEKS!
ORLA! #4, from me, @sallycantirino.bsky.social, @dearbhlala.bsky.social, @letteringbear.bsky.social & @madcavestudios.com, is out on 26th November, in TWO WEEKS!
November 12, 2025 at 12:58 PM
I went to a Bahama Breeze about a week before I coloured this, can u tell
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thank u kpop for inspiring me to draw a ton lately
November 10, 2025 at 12:01 PM
thank u kpop for inspiring me to draw a ton lately
thank u kpop for inspiring me to draw a ton lately
November 10, 2025 at 12:01 PM
thank u kpop for inspiring me to draw a ton lately
'is it everything you imagined it would be', i say to my cat, now sitting motionless on a wet patch of ground after screaming at me to be let outside
November 10, 2025 at 10:17 AM
'is it everything you imagined it would be', i say to my cat, now sitting motionless on a wet patch of ground after screaming at me to be let outside
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Get in, loser, we’re disposing of a dead body.
ORLA! #4 is out 26th November from @madcavestudios.com. Art by @sallycantirino.bsky.social, colours by @dearbhlala.bsky.social, letters by @letteringbear.bsky.social.
ORLA! #4 is out 26th November from @madcavestudios.com. Art by @sallycantirino.bsky.social, colours by @dearbhlala.bsky.social, letters by @letteringbear.bsky.social.
November 6, 2025 at 1:19 PM
Get in, loser, we’re disposing of a dead body.
ORLA! #4 is out 26th November from @madcavestudios.com. Art by @sallycantirino.bsky.social, colours by @dearbhlala.bsky.social, letters by @letteringbear.bsky.social.
ORLA! #4 is out 26th November from @madcavestudios.com. Art by @sallycantirino.bsky.social, colours by @dearbhlala.bsky.social, letters by @letteringbear.bsky.social.
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me to others: it's hard right now. be gentle with yourself
me to me: wtf is wrong with you
me to me: wtf is wrong with you
November 4, 2025 at 2:10 AM
me to others: it's hard right now. be gentle with yourself
me to me: wtf is wrong with you
me to me: wtf is wrong with you
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Final Order Cutoff for ORLA! #4, by me, @sallycantirino.bsky.social, @dearbhlala.bsky.social, @letteringbear.bsky.social & @madcavestudios.com, is TODAY. If you want to guarantee your copy when it’s released on 26th November, make sure to let your comic shop know before it’s too late!
November 3, 2025 at 4:18 PM
Final Order Cutoff for ORLA! #4, by me, @sallycantirino.bsky.social, @dearbhlala.bsky.social, @letteringbear.bsky.social & @madcavestudios.com, is TODAY. If you want to guarantee your copy when it’s released on 26th November, make sure to let your comic shop know before it’s too late!
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The Sims (2000)
November 3, 2025 at 3:46 PM
The Sims (2000)
so…anyone going to eccc?
November 2, 2025 at 4:01 PM
so…anyone going to eccc?
also i got xlov tickets for february 😭 i keep forgetting cos i was on post surgery meds when i bought em lmao
October 31, 2025 at 5:03 PM
also i got xlov tickets for february 😭 i keep forgetting cos i was on post surgery meds when i bought em lmao
i've been so quiet on here, mostly just jumping on to repost work stuff occasionally, but it has me feeling a little out of touch with the comics community so i think i'll make an effort to be here more. how's everyone doin?
October 31, 2025 at 5:00 PM
i've been so quiet on here, mostly just jumping on to repost work stuff occasionally, but it has me feeling a little out of touch with the comics community so i think i'll make an effort to be here more. how's everyone doin?
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Happy Halloween from Orla and Gwyn! May your day be spooky and Ick-free!
Art by @sallycantirino.bsky.social, colours by @dearbhlala.bsky.social.
Art by @sallycantirino.bsky.social, colours by @dearbhlala.bsky.social.
October 31, 2025 at 2:11 PM
Happy Halloween from Orla and Gwyn! May your day be spooky and Ick-free!
Art by @sallycantirino.bsky.social, colours by @dearbhlala.bsky.social.
Art by @sallycantirino.bsky.social, colours by @dearbhlala.bsky.social.
happy halloween i got two wisdom teeth out this week and can only eat yogurt and lukewarm soup :)
October 31, 2025 at 4:02 PM
happy halloween i got two wisdom teeth out this week and can only eat yogurt and lukewarm soup :)
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ICYMI: The Guy in the Chair kicked off this week with issue #1, available now wherever you get your comics! Details: https://bit.ly/45AQED1
By @hannahrosemay.bsky.social, Utkarsh Ambudkar, Guillermo Sanna, @dearbhlala.bsky.social, and Steve Wands
By @hannahrosemay.bsky.social, Utkarsh Ambudkar, Guillermo Sanna, @dearbhlala.bsky.social, and Steve Wands
October 10, 2025 at 4:00 PM
ICYMI: The Guy in the Chair kicked off this week with issue #1, available now wherever you get your comics! Details: https://bit.ly/45AQED1
By @hannahrosemay.bsky.social, Utkarsh Ambudkar, Guillermo Sanna, @dearbhlala.bsky.social, and Steve Wands
By @hannahrosemay.bsky.social, Utkarsh Ambudkar, Guillermo Sanna, @dearbhlala.bsky.social, and Steve Wands