6 Dione McKenna
About the Artist
Always drawn to light and shadow in the natural world, currently specialising in wildlife art, landscapes and pet portraits. I live in Sevenoaks where the beautiful countryside and wildlife never cease to inspire me!
Contact
Email: dione.mckenna@icloud.com
Website: www.dionemckennaart.com
Instagram: @dionemckenna_art
Images
1. Bluebells at Scathes Wood, Ightham
Oil on canvas, 60x90cm
The light, colour and scent of bluebells in the woods around Ightham were truly mesmerising in May. I wanted to capture the warm purple glow of that sunny morning.
2. Rumination, oil on canvas, 41x41cm
'Rumination
1. A careful or considered thought
2. Of an animal, such as cattle, the action of chewing the cud'
Having gradually moved to vegetarianism over the past two years, this portrait of a beautiful Highland Cow seemed to reflect that journey. I particularly enjoy painting animal portraits - contemplating their facial features, taking in all their quirks and just seeing them for the individuals they are.
3. Morning Sun on the Meadow, 20x20cm, oil on canvas
One of a series of small meadow paintings. I'm fascinated by the changing colours of grasses and wild flowers according to light levels, weather and time of day.
Studio
Riverhill Himalayan Gardens
Address
The Garden Room
Riverhill House
Sevenoaks
TN15 0RR
Entrance by pre-booked Garden tickets: £8
Directions
Follow signs to Sevenoaks from the A21, Riverhill Himalayan Gardens is on the right-hand side half-way up the hill into Sevenoaks.
Opening Times
Fri, 3rd June - Sun, 19th June
10am - 4pm
Closed Monday and Tuesday
Artist present:
Fri 3rd 10-1pm
Sat 4th 10-4pm
Sun 5th 1-4pm
Sat 11th 1-4pm
Sun 12th 1-4pm
Thu 16th 1-4pm
Sat 18th 10-4pm
Sun 19th 10-4pm