Background
Dublin born artist Donna McGee with a background in financial services, always had a passion to paint.
Juggling a very hectic schedule with family commitments and a busy work life, she chose to pursue her love of painting. As a result, she set up an art studio at her home.
Consequently, she became fully immersed in “the dream”. Creating atmospheric and affordable art of her much loved Irish landscape for all to enjoy became her number one objective.
Inspiration
Largely self-taught she developed a unique style. She encompasses a diverse range of influences from her love of travel, not least to the spectacular west coast of Ireland. Capturing the restless elemental forces of this landscape and celebrating its timeless beauty is central to her work.
She is drawn to the allure of stormy skies and vibrant sunsets. Capturing light contrasted against the dynamic force of the ocean draws an emotional response. It creates a spiritual connection with nature.
Weather permitting, she paints outdoors (plein air) and is a regular visitor to Europe’s largest open air painting festival in Wexford Art in the Open.
Process
Donna’s paintings have an ethereal feel, certainly evident in her abstract work. She incorporates surrealist elements to create greater atmosphere, thereby, the subject matter is transformed rather than recorded.
Her preferred medium is oils. The use of palette knives allow for the creation of rich texture resulting in a dynamic and raw energy.

With two very successful Dublin solo exhibitions, she participates in a number of other group exhibitions throughout Ireland.
She continues to exhibit at Art Source, Ireland’s premier Art Fair, Ideal Homes and House Event with great success.
Her paintings are represented by The Blaithin de Sachy Art Gallery in Clifden, Co. Galway and can be fuound in many collections both in Ireland and abroad.
She is a member of Visual Arts Ireland , Merrion Arts Association and The Dublin Art Society
You can view her paintings and have a chat most Sundays in Merrion Square, and also at the People’s Art Exhibitions in Dublin city at regular intervals throughout the year.
Read here about feature articles of her work and international awards.
Read her Artist Statement here
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