Eileen McKenna

Eileen McKenna is an Art Educator based on Long Island. Eileen loves to paint and enjoys watercolor and acrylics. Currently Eileen teaches drawing and painting at a kids art studio. Eileen is the author/illustrator of The Claddagh Fairy and two instructional art books, Creative Exploration and Watercolor Exploration.

Eileen lost confidence in her creative abilities at the end of HS and gave up on art for many years. Once Eileen returned to art making she realized that “talent” is just a starting point and everyone gets better with practice. Eileen is currently pursuing a Masters in Art Education and looks forward to inspiring young artists for years to come.