“I wanted to capture the essence of this festive spirit. Their vibrant flowers complemented by the warm colours creates a cozy atmosphere.”
One of my favorite things during the Christmas month are the festive decorations and lights adorning the streets of Dublin. A nice distraction for someone like me, a last-minute gift shopper, from the holiday stress.
It’s a charming atmosphere coupled with the flower sellers of Grafton Street. Always love seeing them around. They are the soul of the street. I wanted to capture the essence of this festive spirit. Their vibrant flowers complemented by the warm colours creates a cozy atmosphere.
You can see much more of my work on my website at katelynmckenna.com or my Instagram @kateillus.
"Stephen’s Green, overlooked by the shopping centre, is an iconic symbol of summer in Dublin to me."
"June is deeply associated with Áine, the Irish goddess of summer, fertility, love, and sovereignty, whose presence is especially felt around the midsummer season."
"The two top squares are Parnell Square and Mountjoy Square. The three bottom ones are St Stephen’s Green, Merrion Square and Fitzwilliam Square. The fish in the river are mullet."
"This painting is called Blackbird in Trees. I made a few of these small mixed-media paintings in 2022."
