My practice is defined in observational drawing and the discipline of Atelier-inspired Realism. Transitioning from a multidisciplinary background in design and digital media, I utilise a disciplined, analog approach to investigate the structural complexity of both built and organic environments. My work is defined by a commitment to technical precision, seeking to elevate everyday or overlooked subjects through rigorous draftsmanship and a focus on tonal depth.

Series: Constant Watch (2026-)

This series explores the architectural stasis of Nicosia International Airport, a modernist time capsule frozen within the UN Buffer Zone since 1974. Through the precise application of Nitram charcoal and matt graphite, the work renders the harsh, brutalist geometry of the terminal against the fragile, organic erosion of its 50-year abandonment. Central to the series is a decaying Seiko advertisement—a literal "constant watch"—where a joyful 1970s holiday scene is reclaimed by dust and nesting birds. By documenting this "non-space," the series reflects on the precarious nature of stability in a volatile global landscape.

Series: Botanical / Citrus (2025-2026)

In this series of larger-than-life graphite drawings, I interrogate the intricate geometry and inherent fragility of botanical forms. By magnifying the textures of citrus fruits—from pitted rinds to fibrous interiors—the work challenges the viewer to find monumental beauty in the mundane. These drawings apply the same level of observational rigor used in my architectural studies to the organic world, highlighting the vulnerability of the food chain and the transient nature of simple, everyday objects."

Grainne Flynn is an Irish visual creative currently specialising in atelier realism with a focus on drawing. A graduate of the National College of Art and Design (NCAD) with a BDes (Hons), she also holds an MSc (Hons) in Interactive Digital Media from Trinity College Dublin and a Postgraduate Diploma in Film production from TU Dublin. She has had a creative career spanning many disciplines, including animation, film, print media, design, digital media and technology . In 2023, she made the decision to focus on her core practice: analog fine art, specifically atelier realism with an emphasis on drawing. To further refine her technical expertise, she undertook advanced drawing training at the Russborough House Atelier 2025. She currently dedicates two days a week to advanced study at the Enniskerry Atelier [training under American artist Will Nathans], spending the remainder of her time in her own studio honing her skills in observational drawing .Her work leverages her extensive background in visual media to bring a seasoned perspective to traditional, high-fidelity draughtsmanship.