My name is Aileen Donovan.  I am a visual artist mostly inspired by my surroundings and environment. I paint whatever I feel like myself. I work mostly with a glue gun to build up a painting to give it a 3d affect.  I painted years ago as a child and took it back up after a 30 year absence in a round about way through furniture upcycling.  4 years ago I started going to Caroline Keane’s Art Classes in the Dunamaise Arts Centre and immediately knew this was what I really wanted to do.  Because I have a crafts background I experiment with glue, modelling pastes, stencils etc. if it suits the painting.  I rarely use paint brushes unless I really have to such as painting a portrait. Otherwise, I mostly use ripped up sponges and my fingers!

I am a member of the Arthouse Collective which is a group of Laois-based artists who meet to discuss possible collaborations and opportunities for artists in Laois.

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