Henry McGrane

Henry McGrane is an artist inspired by nature. This is reflected by his many scenes of
rural life. His landscapes of cattle grazing capture the peace and tranquility and at
time magical imaginary, that reflects well the rich landscapes and lush pastures of his
homeland in Co. Meath. His keen powers of observation can capture many rural
scenes that are fast disappearing, yet he has managed to capture them in his paintings.
His work can be intensely personal yet versatile as can be seen in his large works of
the human figure and more recent still life studies. Of course, this work did not
happen by chance.
Born in 1969, Henry started his successful career, having studied art in Dun
Laoghaire College of Art and Design. Following this he started working with Don
Bluth Animation in Dublin. He went to Phoenix, Arizona in 1995, where he worked
for 20 th Century Fox as a background artist. He furthered his career whilst in Arizona
by studying oil painting under the tuition of a number of renowned American artists.
Having gained experience in most aspects of painting, Henry left the United States in
2000 and went to Norway for one year. Having gained extensive knowledge on the
international scene, he returned to Ireland where he started to paint earnest.
Henry has gradually made a name for himself in art circles in Ireland, United
Kingdom and United States, where his paintings are much sought after. His past
exhibitions took place throughout Ireland from Killarney, Co. Kerry to The Royal
Hibernian Academy, Dublin and more recently London and New York.
Henry had many sellout shows in the past including The Blue Leaf Gallery, Solart and
Killarney Art Gallery to name a few.
Collectors of his work include Allied Irish Bank, Bank of Ireland, ESB Ireland and
IFA Ireland as well as many private collectors throughout Ireland, United Kingdom
and United States.