Philo’s back in town!

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 around

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 own

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!  

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,

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 immersive

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

Sky Arts’ Portrait Festival at the RDS

Booking details below for a one off chance at a free portrait with Áine Macken for the Sky Arts’ Portrait Festival at the RDS on Sunday the 14th of July from 10am! http://skyarts.sky.com/portrait/dublin