(Morrow Gift, 2019)

In a world of seemingly unending social obligations, we could all use a night off. In 41 Reasons I’m Staying In, illustrator Hallie Heald––a self proclaimed introvert–imaginatively pierces the minds of introverts and portrays engaging and sometimes outlandish excuses to avoid public occasions. In 41 color paintings, Hallie creates depictions of women in their bedrooms partaking in bizarre hobbies, hatching plots or kicking back.

This both dark and joyous celebration of introverts offers a unique look into their private, and at times obsessive, worlds, reminding us of the deep fulfillment and peace we can obtain from spending time alone.

Illustrator and stylist Hallie Heald is a graduate of Westmont College in Santa Barbara, CA. Her work has appeared in various magazines including Darling, Galore, Vogue India, Jute, Tantalum, and MODO magazine. Her styling clients have included Theory, Bloomingdales, Macy’s, Victoria’s Secret, Helmut Lang, and DKNY. She illustrated portraits of great women in New York history for the book The Women Who Made New York (Seal Press). For more on Hallie and her work, please visit hehdesignsny.com