Bio
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
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.
Artist BIO - Contact - Media - Irish Landscape Paintings
Contact Kevin
E-mail kevinthecolourpainter@gmail.com
085 1411347 (Ireland)
Galleries and Media- CV Available upon email request.
Kevin Mc Namara
County Clare, Ireland
To view works for sale in America, visit Mary Martin Galleries in SC, USA www.marymartinart.com
Kevin Mc Namara's CV
Education:
National College of Art and Design in Dublin
Graduated with BFA in Painting and Art History in 1985
A year before leaving college, Kevin had his first exhibition when he was included in the Emerging Artist Show organized by Guiness Peat Aviation. Later that year, he took part in the influential Young Artists Exhibition in Dublin. He then followed these with a series of group exhibitions in Ireland, England and the United States.
Kevin worked as a professional background artist and matte painter in the animation and film industry during the 80’s and 90’s before he decided to break away on his own as a full time professional fine art painter.
Work History/Major Film Animation:
Peerless Camera Company, London, England
Princess Bride: 20th Century Fox, Background Painter, 1986
Don Bluth Studios, Dublin, Ireland
Films/TV:
Thumbelina, Background Painter, 1994
A Troll in Central Park, Background Painter, 1994
All Dogs Go to Heaven, II, Key Background Painter ,1996
The Pebble and The Penguin, 1995
TV Series:
Bibi Blocksberg, TV Series, Background Stylist, Germany, 1996
The Story Keepers, TV Series, Background Color Key Artist, 1996-1997
Walt Disney Feature Animation, Orlando, Florida
Films:
Mulan: Disney Production, Background Artist, 1998
Tarzan: Disney Production Background Artist, 1999
Internet Movie Data Base: http://www.imdb.com/name/nm2119012/?ref_=fn_al_nm_8
Exhibitions/Events/Other:
1984: Temple Bar Galleries Exhibition
1984: Guinness Peat Aviation Award for Emerging Artists
1985: Solomon Gallery, Diploma and Degree Students Exhibition
1988: Hunting Group: Mall Galleries, Carlton Terrace, London England
1989: Brown Thomas Exhibition
1992: Mural for the Irish Pavillion at the Seville Exposition
1999: Jorgensen Fine Art: Summer Group Exhibition in Dublin, Ireland
2000: Royal Hibernian Academy Exhibition in Dublin, Ireland
2000: William Moseley Gallery in Orlando, Florida
2000: Jorgensen Fine Art: Christmas Exhibition
2001: Grand Bohemian Gallery in Orlando, Florida
2001: Mulvany Bros, Group Exhibition
2001: Royal Hibernian Academy Exhibition in Dublin, Ireland
2001: de Veres Art Auctions in Dublin, Ireland
2001: Jorgensen Fine Art, Group Exhibition in Dublin, Ireland
2001: Jorgensen Fine Art, Christmas Exhibition in Dublin, Ireland
2002: Royal Hibernian Academy Exhibition in Dublin, Ireland
2002: Jorgensen Fine Art, Spring Exhibition in Dublin, Ireland
2002: de Veres Art Auction in Dublin, Ireland
2002: Messum’s Gallery, “Recent Irish Painters Exhibition in London, England
2002: Jorgensen Fine Art, Summer Exhibition in Dublin, Ireland
2002: Jorgensen Fine Art, Christmas Exhibition in Dublin, Ireland
2003: Royal Hibernian Academy Exhibition in Dublin, Ireland
2003: Jorgensen Fine Art, Summer Exhibition in Dublin Ireland
2003: Jorgensen Fine Art, Private Viewing Exhibition and Catalog
2003: St. Matthews Gallery in Louisville, Kentucky
2003: Jonathan Swift Gallery, Group Exhibition in Dublin, Ireland
2003: Lee Gallery, Group Exhibition in Cork, Ireland
2003: Barbara Stanley Gallery, Group Exhibition in London, England
2003: Jorgensen Fine Art, Works by Kevin in Private Viewing, Dublin, Ireland
2004: Jorgensen Fine Art, Spring Exhibition in Dublin, Ireland
2004: Jonathan Swift Gallery
2004: Barbara Stanley Gallery, Group Exhibition in London, England
2004: International Artist Instruction book, Feature Artist 18, How did you paint that?
2004: International Artist Instruction book, Feature Artist 9, How did you paint that?
2005: Petley Fine Art, Four Irish Art Exhibitions in London, England
2005: Petley Fine Art, Summer Exhibition in London England
2005: Jorgensen Fine Art, Christmas Exhibition
2005: St. Matthew Gallery, One Man Show in Louisvelle, Kentucky
2006: International Artist Magazine, Prize Winner in Dec./Jan. Edition
2007: Wekiva Invitational Plein Air Event
2007: Florence Biennale
2007: Polasek Museum, Celebrating the Nude in Florida
2007: Daytona Museum of the Arts and Sciences, One Man Show in Daytona, Florida
2007: An Illustrated Dictionary of Florida Art by Gary Libby, Work included
2008: Liquid Muse Traveling Exhibition, The Art of the St. Johns River Region
2009: Arts on Douglas Gallery, One Man Show, New Smyrna Beach, Florida
2010: Orlando Museum of Art, Master Artist Workshop in Orlando, Florida
2011: Spirit of Light, One Man Show, Orlando, Florida
2014: June Fitzpatrick Gallery, Two Artist Show, Portland, Maine
2014: Salmagundi Club, 82nd Hudson Valley Art Association Annual Juried Exhibition in New York City, NY
2014: Hagan Fine Art, Featured Artist Exhibition in Charleston, South Carolina
2014: Egeli Gallery, One Man Exhibition in Provincetown, Massachusetts
2015: One Man Show, Pinacoteca, Bantam, Connecticut
2016: General Exhibition, Chimera Gallery, Mullingar
2017: Taught Student Workshops, Co. Clare
2018: Main Exhibition, Hagan Fine Art, Charleston, SC
2019: Main Exhibition, Hagan Fine Art, Charleston, SC
2020: Covid Lockdown-Self Portrait Series (Viewing by email request) Private collection.
2021: Private Commission
2022: Main Gallery Exhibition, Mary Martin Gallery, Charleston, SC
2022-2024 -Building new body of work for One Man exhibition in Dublin
2025: Sol Art Gallery, Solo Exhibition (May 2025) Dublin, Ireland