Oil painter of memories
With oil paintings that look like memories, Kayla tells a story with each new artwork, finding a little bit of magic in everything—even if that’s just a bathroom.
She has exhibited at prestigious exhibitions including the Royal Society of Oil Painters, The Royal Hibernian Academy, The Royal Society of Marine Artists, The Royal Ulster Academy, The Society of Graphic Fine Art, and is an exhibitor and member of The Society of Women Artists and the Dublin Painting & Sketching Club. She has received awards including the Young Artists Award (RSMA), Editor’s Choice (SWA), and featured in the International Artistmagazine.
You can find Kayla’s paintings in local galleries in Ireland, including The Doorway Gallery, The Killarney Gallery, Rosslare Gallery, and Kilkenny Gallery. In the UK, you can find her work in the Art & Horse Gallery.
Workshop & Classes
There’s nothing Kayla loves more than talking about painting! She teaches weekly courses and workshops at the Schoolhouse for Art in Enniskerry, Wicklow, Ireland. For online tutorials, videos, references, and demos, you can find Kayla on Patreon for a monthly subscription.
Work with Kayla
Kayla is available for commissions of a special place, item, or for designing a bespoke cover for your next award-winning novel. Whatever your dreams are, she’d love to work with you
The Minor Fall
Inspired by all things Irish, fantasy, and romance, Kayla released her debut novel, The Minor Fall, in April 2025, a romantasy on the West Coast of Ireland. You can find it at Hodges Figgis in Dublin, Bridge Street Books in Wicklow, Amazon, and all major online book retailers.
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