MADRA Art Auction 2021 - Flipbook - Page 33
MADRA ANNUAL ART AUCTION, 2021
Rena McCarron
Title: Fluffy Lad
Medium: Watercolour on
paper
Size: 44 x 34cm, framed
Reserve: €75
Local artist Rena McCarron Rooney, a former Irish Paralympian and sister to renowned
sculptor John McCarron, is very fond of this little fella. After a career at NUI, Galway she took
up painting after her retirement. Having joined an online school, she has honed her skills with
the help of the associated school community, as well as friends and fellow artists. As an
animal lover from childhood, Rena’s passion is the portrayal of the individuality and character
of her subjects. Using watercolour, she develops a connection to the animal and brings each
painting to life in its own unique way. With this painting, titled “The Fluffy Lad”, Rena aims to
show a life lived. She invites you to create the backstory when you look into his eyes.
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