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. 

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.  

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 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 upon completion.  The new work is not  being published yet on this site or in his representational galleries  but special viewing may be arranged. 

West of Ireland Commissions: Please email if you are interested in a commission. Portraits painted from life. Photos can be taken for reference. 

All work is done from life in situ. Landscape commission works are painted from life. Photos may be taken for reference. Please allow enough advance notice for timely projects. 

Study with Kevin (3-5 day workshop)-email to learn more: kevinthecolourpainter@gmail.com -3 day workshop includes working at the coast in rural Ireland, Co. Clare. 

(link to view Kevin's film credits below) 

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

Galleries and Irish Paintings

Sol Art Gallery, Dublin 

A one man show featuring Kevin's newest collection of work is scheduled for May, 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.)  

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

Sol Art Gallery, Dublin Ireland

https://chimera-gallery.com/kevin-mcnamara/  (Ireland)

www.jorgensenfineart.com 

http://lavelleartgallery.ie/

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