Recently completed a brand new piece for Dublin Canvas of Phil Lynott in his hometown, Crumlin. It’s called ‘One of our own’ to reflect Phil’s proud Irish identity. In the background, I used the colours of the Irish flag, turning it on its side so that the gold in the flag became a halo aroundContinue reading “Philo’s back in town!”
Author Archives: ainemacken
Order Original Art!
Hello! I make paintings (usually of pets)! I charge €160 for an original watercolour painting on A3 canvas board. I specialise in painting faces and pets! Some examples below. If you would like to order one, send me an email at info@ainemacken.com. Get in touch! thanks, Áine
‘Taking Flight’ Limited Edition Print
“Taking Flight” by Áine Macken, Watercolour on paper. Limited Edition signed print of 30. €15 *Order fast! Only 5 remaining!* to order – email info@ainemacken.com with your address & have it delivered ASAP. About the piece: “Angels were very important to my mother, who I lost to cancer in 2013. She even had her ownContinue reading “‘Taking Flight’ Limited Edition Print”
Dublin Canvas Project
I won a commission to paint one of Dublin’s electrical boxes thanks to the Dublin Canvas Project which is funded by Dublin City Council. Here was my offering in before during & after states!! I regularly do commissions, if you’d like one, they go from €150… email info@ainemacken.com for more details!
Common Place Studios – Affordable Art Market
My work will be featured in Common Place Studios’ affordable art market on Sunday December 14th from 2pm – 9pm. All three pieces are framed and priced at or under €100. And there’ll be mince pies and mulled wine! Hohohoray!
3 spaces remaining for my Masterclass at Mart this weekend (26th/27th April)
Three days to go and only three spaces remaining, here’s a quick introduction to what we’ll be doing for this life drawing and life painting masterclass at MART this weekend (the 26th/27th April) Get your ticket at http://www.mart.ie/academy FAST PACED, ACCURATE AND PLAYFUL DRAWING Exercises in making drawings with a life model in an enjoyable,Continue reading “3 spaces remaining for my Masterclass at Mart this weekend (26th/27th April)”
Tutoring a class!
I’ll be leading a masterclass in life drawing and life painting on the 26th/27th of April in MART, Gallery 2, thanks to Mart Academy. Details below! Life Drawing and Painting Masterclass with Áine Macken and Burlesque Life Model. 26 & 27th April, 10 am – 4 pm in the MART Old Firestation Rathmines. This immersiveContinue reading “Tutoring a class!”
All You Need Is Love
I’ll be exhibiting a brand new piece at this exhibition on May 1st in The Copper House Gallery in aid of MarriagEquality. There’s an incredible line up of artists and it’s for a great cause, honoured to be involved!!
Watercolour Life Painting Masterclass with MART
I’ll be teaching a weekend long life painting and drawing masterclass on 26/27 April with mart academy – only 12 places available – details&booking here; http://www.mart.ie/academy/
“Wash”
This piece will be exhibited on Saturday the 10th of August in the Stoneybatter Guild as part of UP THE YARD 2013