Aileen Dunleavy born by the sound of the Bow Bells 1971 in the Eastend of London making her an official Cockney. Her Family are originally from Co. Mayo and after a stint in England moved back to Ireland to the seaside town Salthill, County Galway. Aileen's works are heavily influenced by the wild surrounding of Galway.

Aileen moved back to England at the age of seventeen and studied Business Studies while working with Rank Xerox for nine years writing software. Painting in the evenings and dreaming of moving back to Ireland.

Aileen now spends most of her time juggling while rearing three beautiful children and painting in her studio. Time spent in her studio is a break from being a Mum and delving into her passion of creating colourful art. Aileen has always loved music playing in the background. She would dance the Tango around the easel while painting so freely. She has exhibited in group shows around the country and enjoyed many commissions. Aileen started as a water colourist, but moved to oils for the vibrant colours and textures that she can build into the movement and curves of her creations.

Her paintings are to be found in her local Gallery, The Bold Art Gallery, Merchant's road Galway, and Gift Gallery, Circular Rd, Tuam, Co. Galway. Aileen's art is now in both public and private collections in Ireland, UK and abroad. 

Next Exhibition

Art Ireland,

RDS main hall, Dublin

> 17th November - 19th 2006

Industries Hall, RDS, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4

Check out www.irishartfair.com

Aileen Dunleavy
Salthill, Galway, Ireland.
Tel: 00 - 353 - 87 - 6680185
E-mail : aileendunleavy@eircom.net