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Makers Directory
CATHERINE FLOOD ART
Tel: 077729 866080
My artwork is a celebration of Co.Antrim, it’s mountains, coast and glens drawn from sketchbooks and photos taken over a lifetime of cycling and walking through some of the most beautiful scenery in Ireland. I am a full member of the Art Society of Ulster, the Pastel Society of Ireland and a diploma holder member of the Ulster Society of Women Artists. I am also the President of Ballymena Vis Art club.
One of my paintings of Slemish was selected by the Council to present to Liam Neeson when he was made a Freeman of Ballymena.
CRAFTY CHERUB
STUDIOS
Tel: 0791 8725552
Email: info@craftycherub.com
I pick what I call treasures from my local beach. They include Driftwood, Shells, Sea Glass and Sea pottery. I prepare them & then arrange them in several different formats on a MDF map of Ireland and place in a high quality box frame. They come on A5 A4 & A3 size. A3 comes with a plaque detailing the source.
EUGENE REID
Eugene Reid is local oil paint artist, who paints landscapes, street scenes and anything else that inspires him.
JANE GLENART
Tel: 07791 538 276
Jane Hollis Brown is a talented artist based in Glenarm, but originally from Australia. She specialises in working with acrylics and creating art that features animals, landscapes, and flowers. Her art is influenced by the idyllic beauty of the Glenarm region and the natural world around her.
Email: Janeglenart@gmail.com
JACQUE McNEILL
Tel: 07909950906
Living and working in the Ballymena area I delight to go outside to paint the Co. Antrim landscape also capturing not only the environment but the animals in it too. I mainly paint in Watercolour, Pastel and Oils. I graduated from University of Ulster Belfast with a Bachelor of Design degree and then began teaching at North Regional College. I am member of the Ulster Watercolour Society and the Ulster Society of Women Artists.​
JEN SKETCHES
Jennifer Davison is a renowned illustrator who has illustrated over fifty picture books that have been translated into eighteen different languages for publishers across the globe. She spends most of her time illustrating faith-based books and stories from the Bible, including the ‘Very Best Bible Stories’ series
and ‘God’s Big Promises Bible Storybook’.
JORDAIN
MOLLOY GILLEN
Email: jordain.gillen@gmail.com
Living in a world full of stars and a spectrum of colour, I am an artist and designer, based in Northern Ireland, inspired by love, magic, astrology, mythology, nature and storytelling. Creating work which tells a story or reflects on a particular moment in time, I have a dreamlike vision in which I like to work with, using processes that incorporate colour and illusionistic qualities, offering something you can only imagine from a dream.
KAY WATSON ART
Nestled in the picturesque town of Ballymena, self-taught artist Kay Watson has been weaving enchanting tales with her paintbrush. A master of both watercolors and acrylics, Kay's creations breathe life onto an array of canvases, papers, and wood. Her artistic journey is an ode to her profound affinity for nature and animals that resonates through her work.
LOUISE O'DONNELL ART
Louise O'Donnell has both originals and prints for sale of the Northern Ireland countryside and coast.
Her paintings and prints celebrating Northern Ireland and the surrounding area are made using various mediums including acrylics, pen and texture pastes. Some of her other paintings feature animals and birds for example, highland cows, stags, sheep and roosters.
MAXINE CURRAN ART
Having been born and raised on the breathtaking North Coast of Ireland, I have always been captivated by its charm and beauty. The region holds a special place in my heart, and it serves as a constant source of inspiration for my artwork. Through my creations, I strive to convey the essence of this remarkable land, its interesting places, and its awe-inspiring views.
NICOLE GETTY
PHOTOGRAPHY
Nicole is a local Ballymena Photographer, who specializes in photos of animals, architecture and nature of the North of Ireland. Nicole started her business with Midtown Makers Retail Ready Programme and has gone on to be a full time member as well as selling at craft fairs and in the town centre pop-up shop.
SD FERRIS ART
Enter the vibrant world of Stephen David Ferris, an artist hailing from the big smoke of Belfast city in Northern Ireland. Through his interesting vibrant paintings, he weaves together his personal experiences, the essence of his environment, and the influential spirit of the 70s and 80s music and culture. The streets he walked, the landscapes he encountered, and the people he met have all left an indelible mark on his artistic style.
U.FITZ ART
Artwork by Ursula Meehan - I joined Ballymena Vis Art club 6 years ago, on early retirement, and was motivated to learn watercolour, acrylic and pastel, begin painting ‘en plein air’, and exhibit and sell my works here and in Portugal.
I am motivated to paint any subject showing strong light contrasts. Commissions welcomed.
YELLOW OAK
TREE ART
As my name is Robin, I started with a collection of robins, I also have a series of churches. I was/am a teacher but have always had an interest in art. I left teaching for a number of years and started Yellow Oak Tree Art, the name was inspired from a trip to China in the late 1990's as well as faith, forgiveness, perseverance and patience. I use watercolour and acrylic paints, inks, pen and pencil, and specialise in word art.