Bio

Kevin Mc Namara was raised in Dublin, Ireland (born in Manchester, England) of Irish parents. Kevin studied at the 

National College of Art and Design in Dublin where he graduated with a degree in Fine Art Painting and History of Art. 

Kevin's work is exhibited in Europe and America. He has held multiple one man shows including  a One Man Museum Exhibition at the Museum Of Arts and Sciences (www.maos.org) in the states and multiple exhibitions both in a group or one man Shows at prestigious galleries including RHA, Dublin. 

Kevin is currently represented by galleries in Europe and America. Please email or call to inquire about new work which is  not be viewable on this website. 

Join us for Kevin's New One Man Exhibition at the Sol Art Gallery in Dublin on May 22, 2025. 

Please email for an e invite. The show features over 40 new paintings. The gallery is located in The Times Building at 10 D'Olier Street in Dublin City centre.

Reception begins at 6:30 pm. Look forward to seeing you there. PLEASE let us know if you plan to attend! 

kevinthecolourpainter@gmail.com 

Kevin is a painterly realist with leanings towards impressionism and modernism. Painting mostly from life, Kevin's work includes a wide range of subjects. Typical of his method of working, the paint in his work is applied fat over lean, whereby he increases the amount of oil or medium as the painting progresses in order to produce a surface that is rich in textural terms. Working out of doors and reacting directly and spontaneously to his subject, Kevin aims to achieve an atmosphere and mood in his paintings although he can become preoccupied with creating a more emotional response in his work. 

Kevin spent the early years of his career working as a professional background painter in movie and animation films including Walt Disney Animation Studios. After working in Ireland and England both with Don Bluth Studios in Dublin and Peerless Camera Company in London, Kevin was recruited to work at Walt Disney Animation Studios in America. Kevin worked on Princess Bride, Thumbelina, A Troll in Central Park, All Dogs go to Heaven, The Pebble and The Penguin and a couple of TV series. Visit imdb.com to view his credits through the media film site. He has since left the film industry and works full time as a professional artist from life out in the landscape. You may see him with his canvas set up working along the coast or in one of the towns in Ireland.  

Listen to a recent interview with Kevin on Clare FM and learn more about his life, work and process.  Copy and paste into your browser if the link won't play. Episode 191 

https://soundcloud.com/clarefm/sets/clare-fms-atlantic-tales

To learn more about Kevin, please feel free to email us at kevinthecolourpainter@gmail.com or contact one of his representative galleries to view his latest works. 

Kevin's New West of Ireland Collection 2024-2025

Kevin lives on the coast in the West of Ireland in Co. Clare where he has been working on a new body of work including "mudhead" inspired portraits, rural landscapes and Irish Equine paintings. The new work features bold expressions in colour.  Images of the work can be seen by contacting Kevin at 085 1411347 in Ireland. The new work will be exhibited as a collection at the Sol Art Gallery in Dublin, Ireland on May 22, 2025.

West of Ireland Commissions and Mudhead Portraits: Please email if you are interested in a landscape or portrait commission.  

New-Mudhead Portrait Session - To learn more about mudhead portrait commissions, please email for more information. Sitting is painted from life. 

Workshops-Study in Ireland on the West Coast near the Cliffs of Moher

One on one study with Kevin (3-5 day workshop)-email to learn more: kevinthecolourpainter@gmail.com  for more details.

Full One Day Private session-Email for more information.

 Workshops Avail again in June-Oct., 2025. Email to learn more. Experienced Artists with images/examples of your work apply.

(link to view Kevin's film credits below) 

https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2119012/?ref_=fn_al_nm_8

Galleries and Irish Paintings

Available Paintings: Please email Kevin if you are interested in any of the work and or please visit one of his representational galleries in Ireland or America.

kevinthecolourpainter@gmail.com 

Sol Art Gallery, Dublin 

A one man Exhibition  featuring Kevin's newest collection  opens  May 22, 2025. 

To learn more, please email Kevin with inquires or request an invitation by email. (Please send us your email address for details on the exhibition.)  

Sol Art Gallery, Dublin Ireland 

The Times Building, 10 D'Olier Street

Dublin 

https://solart.ie

http://www.marymartinart.com/marymartinart.html   (USA)

https://chimera-gallery.com/kevin-mcnamara/  (Currently relocating to France)

Media: Please email kevinthecolourpainter@gmail.com or call 085 1411347.

(Image above-One Man Show of Kevin's Work in Massachusetts, USA)

Commissions or Questions:  Email kevinthecolourpainter@gmail.com or call 085 1411347

Prices are in Euros-Email with inquires 

Most of Kevin's new works will be on exhibit May 22, 2025 at Sol Art Gallery in Dublin. 

To learn more, please email or call Kevin for more information. 

Thank you for viewing my work. We look forward to hearing from you.