A little Bit About Me!
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I’m an abstract expressionist artist based in Northern Ireland, and I’ve been creating for as long as I can remember.
Even during my years working as an occupational therapist and complementary therapist, art was always there — the quiet thread running through everything. But it wasn’t until I became a mum to my two beautiful children that I finally gave myself permission to step fully into this creative life. That natural break from the 9–5 was the nudge I needed to follow the whisper that had always been there… to become a full-time artist.
I’m completely self-taught and started out making textile art — weaving colour and texture into fabric — before falling head over heels for abstract expressionism. That’s when everything just clicked.
HI, I'M CIARA
PAINTING FELT LIKE HOME
These days, you’ll usually find me in my garden studio with paint in my hair, a strong cup of tea nearby, and music playing in the background.
I paint intuitively — often led by energy, emotion, and light — and I pour so much heart into every canvas.
My work is now collected all around the world, which still blows me away. It’s the most humbling feeling to know that something I created with my hands and soul now lives in someone else’s home — and means something to them.
ABOUT MY ART
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People often say my paintings have a dreamlike quality — like the edge of a memory or a place you once knew.
One of my favourite descriptions of my work came from a lovely collector, and it still feels like the truest reflection:
“Ciara applies paint in a variety of ever-changing brushstrokes — from soft and blended to loose and expressive. Her swathes of colour blur and bleed into one another, skimming over textured layers to create images that transcend reality. A distant horizon often emerges, hinting at land, light, or something mystical just out of reach.
There’s a dance of contrast in every piece — from bold, moody tones to soft, gentle hues. The mood shifts too — sometimes peaceful and contemplative, other times alive with energy. Light is a guiding force, creating a hypnotic, celestial feel. Colours ripple and drift like clouds across the canvas, evoking a sense of calm, joy, and connection.”
If you're reading this and something stirs — a feeling, a memory, a sense of peace — then you’re in exactly the right place.
Thanks so much for being here.
Ciara x
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