Michael McGuinness was born in in the town of Limavady in 1955. He attended Art College in Coventry and Belfast before finishing his studies at the prestigious Slade School of Fine Art in London. Throughout his career he has lectured in Dublin, Belfast and at the Tate Gallery.

Michael has established himself as one of the finest Irish artists of his generation, his main interests being landscapes, still life and portrait painting. He exhibits extensively throughout Ireland, UK and abroad and many of his images are held by private collectors of Irish art around the world.

In 2012 a major retrospective of his work was held in his home town. Michael now lives and works as an artist in London but he returns each summer to paint ...