Painting The Nation stars make an exhibition of themselves

The seven painters featured on RTÉ One‘s hit TV show Painting the Nation have joined together to present their work at a series of galleries across the country.

In Our Own Time’ is an eclectic collection of artworks from the talented septet - the actual winner of Painting The Nation won't be revealed until the grand finale airs on RTÉ One on Sunday, October 29th.

The artists featured in the exhibition are:

Alan Ryan:

When he's not brushing up on his art, Alan is also an Ironman Triathlete.

Sinead McCarthy:

Says Sinead Mc: “I paint life that surrounds me, I find fascination in the ordinary.”

Kevin McCann:

The first to leave the competition, Kevin's work is oft-peppered with a wry social commentary:

Sinead Lawless:

Says Sinead: 'I am always seeking obscurity in an effort to paint what lies just beneath the surface.'

Louise Treacy:

Louise and her painting coat have been scene-stealers since the very first episode:

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David Monaghan: