Sean McDonnell

Born in Wellington in 1977, Sean Mc Donnell is a painter, surfer, and educator now based at Baylys Beach. His work draws deeply from nature and explores the beauty and brevity of life.

Often painting en plein air or from his own photographs, Mc Donnell works intuitively, allowing each piece to evolve naturally in response to his surroundings.

“I use my artwork to express the feelings I have about the amazing beauty and brevity of life. I feel most alive and connected to the universe when I am making art. Nature is a huge inspiration and most of my works are centred around this theme. “