Atmospheric Oil Paintings of People, Animals & Nature in Transition

Irish artist based in Basel, Switzerland. I create original mixed media and oil paintings, and limited and open edition prints, shipped worldwide from Switzerland

Shop Originals
Shop Originals
Shop Prints
Shop Prints
Join Collectors List
Join Collectors List

Art for those seeking wonder, presence and connection to the natural world.

Through layered oil and mixed media paintings, I explore moments that make everything else disappear. My work invites viewers into experiences of immersion, awe and transformation.

Explore Available Work

Featured Products

Anam Maith Gaoithe Anam Maith Gaoithe
Anam Maith Gaoithe
€2,700.00

120cm x 100cm Original oil painting on gallery wrapped linen.

There's a feeling you get sometimes in Ireland. When the breeze moves through the grass, the light softens, and something in the air shifts. You pause, and it's as if the land is holding you.
Whatever you may believe in, you feel sure there's something more out there, looking out for you. Like you're exactly where you're meant to be.
That's what I wanted to capture in this piece.

Le Haithne an Lae Le Haithne an Lae
Le Haithne an Lae
€650.00

60 x 50cm. Oil on gallery wrapped linen, ready to hang. 

Le Haithne an Lae - At the First Sign of Dawn.

Bathed in the light of dawn, the stag stands as the keeper of thresholds, between night and day, seen and unseen. His gaze carries the wisdom of cycles: strength not as domination, but as awareness and confidence. The blue fire that surrounds him hums with renewal, echoing the pulse of a land that is alive and breathing. Immerse yourself in the beauty of nature with this stunning original oil painting of a majestic stag, perfect for elevating any room's ambiance.

  • Hand-painted original oil painting capturing a majestic stag in a tranquil forest setting.

  • Crafted on high-quality linen canvas with vibrant, long-lasting colours.

  • Perfect for adding a touch of nature and elegance to any living space.

Bring the serene beauty of wildlife into your home, and let this exquisite painting be a daily inspiration of nature's grandeur. It's more than art; it's a connection to the wilderness.

Ceannaire Ceannaire
Ceannaire
€160.00

20 x 25cm. Oil on gallery wrapped linen, ready to hang.

Ceannaire - Leader. 

A proud dog stands tall against the glowing sky, its gaze lifted with quiet confidence. The rolling hills and scattered sheep stretch out behind, as though awaiting guidance. This painting captures the moment of stepping fully into one’s role as a leader, rooted in strength, yet attuned to the world around. It speaks of belonging, courage, and the calm certainty that comes from finding your true place.

Experience the allure of leadership with 'Ceannaire - Leader,' a stunning original oil painting depicting a majestic red setter guiding a flock.

  • Dimensions: 20 x 25cm, perfect for any space.

  • Oil on gallery-wrapped linen for a polished, professional finish.

  • Ready to hang, no need for framing.

Bring the essence of leadership and the beauty of nature into your home with this captivating painting. It's a perfect centrepiece that inspires and motivates.

Cathairín Cathairín
Cathairín
€1,400.00

80 x 80cm. Original oil painting on gallery wrapped linen, ready to hang.

A piece for those who long for wonder, who sense that the world is layered with meaning, and who believe that beauty is a doorway to something more. In Irish tradition, a cathairín is no ordinary field, but a place where the veil between the everyday and the enchanted world is thin. These fields were said to hold the dwellings of the fairy folk, where one might stumble into mystery without meaning to. This painting carries that same sense of crossing a threshold, where the quiet presence of animals, the glow of twilight, and the stillness of a summer meadow become more than they appear. It is an invitation to linger in the space between what is seen and what is felt, to remember that magic often hides in the gentlest corners of nature.

View All Originals

About the artist

Jen Kerins

Jen Kerins is an Irish artist living in Basel, Switzerland.

Her paintings explore moments of connection between people, animals, and natural environments, drawing inspiration from memory, mythology and lived experience.

Working in oil paint and layered mixed media textures, she creates atmospheric works that balance realism with abstraction.

Learn more

What Collectors are saying:

  • "Thank you so much for my prints. The quality is amazing!! I love your work and can't wait to see more."

    -Anais Ferra, Ireland

  • "I had the pleasure of attending Jen Kerins exhibition in Dun Laoighre where I purchased one of her prints. The quality of the print is excellent, particularly as it depicts such a large painting. The exhibition itself was beautifully curated and while I did not manage to purchase a painting I had my eye on one that depicted some mountain sheep in an Irish landscape. Jen's use of Irish landscape imagery blended with modern bright colours and celtic symbolism really draws me into her work, a very unique style!"

    -Áine Hughes, Ireland

  • "I recently purchased several art prints and I couldn't be happier with them. The quality of the prints is excellent, with beautiful colours and fantastic attention to detail. They look even better in person than I expected and have added so much character to my home. From start to finish, the experience was wonderful. It's clear how much care, talent, and passion goes into creating each piece. I absolutely love the prints and have received several compliments on them already. I would highly recommend these artworks to anyone looking for unique, high-quality pieces. I'm delighted with my purchase and will definitely be keeping an eye out for future collections."

    -Ronan White, Ireland

  • "Jen is a master of many mediums but her paintings have an uncanny ability to tap into themes and ideas that explore Ireland's past and present. Combining traditional Irish embroidery patterns with our native animals in a style that is wholely her own, Jen has created multiple massive pieces that mesmerize the viewer the moment they enter the room. I was lucky enough to visit her debut exhibition and was blown away by the standard of the work on display. I picked up a few prints as well and the quality is absolutely brilliant, they capture all the beautiful details of the originals."

    -Andrew Mullan, Ireland

  • "Hi Jen. Just wanted to let you know my brother and his wife loved the painting, it went down really well. Thanks again for your work, time and effort."

    -Michael, Ireland

  • “Really happy with my order, it’s a beautiful painting, looked exactly as in the photos. I bought it as a gift for my wife and she loves it. It arrived pretty quickly and it was very well packaged to avoid damage.”

    -Sean, Ireland

  • “Jen did a portrait of me a few months ago and i must say it was brillant It is hanging up in my sitting room and has been admired by many.”

    -Maura, Ireland

  • “I absolutely adore this painting. Its hanging at the top of my stairs and people always admire it when they come into the house.”

    -Noreen, Ireland

  • "I'm so happy with my print thank you so much! The quality is so good and really detailed, will definitely buy more."

    -Nadia Ortiz Nájera, Mexico

  • "I love this print, the colours are so vibrant! I wish I could buy the painting, but the print looks so good and really captured the detail in the painting. Maybe one day I can get one of the original paintings"

    -Milagros Nájera Flores, Mexico

Explore the collection “Éire Mo Chroí”

An oil painting series inspired by Ireland’s land, language, and atmosphere.

This body of work marks an important stage in my practice, rooted in place, memory, and early explorations of emotional landscape.

View Éire Mo Chroí
Dramatic painted scene of sheep in front of a large fire or explosion with smoke and flames in the sky.
Éire Mo Chroí An oil painting collection that weaves together Ireland’s land, language, and hidden magic, where I found inspiration and my artistic voice. This collection is both a love letter to the land and an invitation to see the world through it
A woman in a colourful celtic knot patterned dress sitting on the ground among flowers, with a sheep and a rabbit nearby, in front of a dark blue twilight sky.
A painting of a majestic stag with large antlers amid lush green foliage and colourful wildflowers, with two small birds perched on yellow blossoms.
A painting of a woman in a celtic knot patterned dress with her eyes closed and head tilted back, standing in a field of flowers with a colourful, abstract background. A buzzard has just landed on a branch in front of her.
A young boy with closed eyes sitting in tall grass, wearing a blue celtic knotwork outfit, with a black and white sheepdog lying next to him. The background features a colourful, abstract landscape with a mix of pink, orange, green, and dark hues.
A surreal painting of a man on a swing with a celtic knotwork pattern on his t-shirt, lying horizontally with eyes half closed, surrounded by colourful butterflies and feathers in a dark, abstract background.
A painting of a majestic stag with large antlers, standing in tall grass against a vibrant blue and teal background with a bright light source behind its head.
A painting of a fox sitting in tall grass with two magpies perched on a branch nearby against a gradient background of blue and green.
A painting of a young girl with brown hair standing in front of a large, shaggy Irish wolfhound dog with a mountainous landscape and yellow and blue sky in the background.
A painting of a woman sitting on a sandy cliff with her eyes closed, enjoying the view of the ocean and the vibrant yellow and green sky.
Painting of a woman walking barefoot on a narrow path with the coast behind and beside her, with blue, pink, and orange sky in the background.
Painting of a black crow perched on a branch with an abstract colourful background of red, orange, pink, and green hues, and white daisies. Signed by Jen Kerins.
An oil painting of a coastal scene with a sheep grazing on green grass in the foreground, crashing ocean waves behind it, dark rocks on the right, and dramatic pink clouds in the sky.
Painting of a mountain landscape with a stormy sky, green hills, large rocks, and a group of sheep near a road with a white car. Artist: Jen Kerins.
Painting of a heron near a pond with trees in the background, in shades of blue, purple, and pink.
A woman with long dark hair sitting on rocks in a natural setting, with her head tilted back and eyes closed, wearing a red patterned dress, and surrounded by lush greenery with bright sunlight filtering through a foggy sky.
A person in celtic knotwork clothing standing on a dirt path at the edge of a cliff, looking at a mountain landscape with colourful light breaking through clouds and fog in the sky.
woman in a red dress with celtic patterns, sitting in a field with purple flowers, looking down and reaching out toward the grass. The background shows a landscape with hills, purple shrubbery, and a colourful sky with pink, purple, and blue hues.
A colorful painting of a sleeping fox with a vibrant background of red, pink, and green, featuring two blue butterflies.
A painting of an Irish red setter dog standing on a rock, looking into the distance, with a landscape of green hills, some sheep in blue coats, and a bright yellow sky with abstract sun rays.
Shop the Collection

Catch glimpses of my latest work and behind the scenes on Instagram

*

Catch glimpses of my latest work and behind the scenes on Instagram *

A colour/value portrait study in oil from this morning 🎨🖌️
Hey @wagner.maximiliano Remember that time a couple of months ago when we got married in Brazil and a ridiculous amount of the people we love managed to travel from all over to be there? That still feels pretty incredible ❤️🥂
Back in the studio after time away in Brazil for my wedding and some travelling 😊 I’ve been painting again for a couple of weeks already, just not quite back in the habit of sharing here yet, and I’ve also been without a phone for record
New studio: ready. Canvases & paint: waiting. Me: leaving for Brazil for a month 😅 Not quite the timing I’d planned, and a very slow start to the year in terms of production. But I’ll be back in April, ready to begin a new body o
Instagram -->

Studio Sale

City Nocturne City Nocturne
Sale
City Nocturne
€200.00 €372.00

50 x 40cm. Oil painting on thin edge canvas.

Inspired by the beauty of city life in the rain, this painting evokes the feeling of walking through quiet streets as the last traces of daylight fade. The contrast of cool blues and warm yellows highlights the glow of urban life, while the faceless figures allow the viewer to project their own thoughts and emotions onto the scene. A perfect piece for lovers of cityscapes, night scenes, and atmospheric artwork.

Transform your living space with this stunning oil painting that captures the essence of a moody urban night scene. Feel the vibrant city life with every glance.

  • Captures the vibrant energy of a city night, with intricate details and dynamic hues.

  • Hand-painted with high-quality oils on a 50 x 40cm thin edge canvas, ideal for modern home decor.

  • Features a reflective urban scene that evokes the mystique of the bustling city life.

Bring the captivating allure of city nights into your home with this exquisite piece. It invites you to explore the depth and energy of urban landscapes every day.

Wild Kinship Wild Kinship
Sale
Wild Kinship
€300.00 €560.00

50cm x 60cm oil painting on slim edge canvas, ready to hang.

In every culture, there are stories of humans walking side by side with the wild, not as masters of it, but as kin. This painting embodies that ancient truth, where spirit and instinct move together in harmony. The woman, the leopard, and the parrots are bound in a silent understanding, a reminder that our lives are threaded through with the same pulse of nature.Wild Kinship is about trust, guardianship, and the power that awakens when we see ourselves reflected in the eyes of the untamed. It invites the viewer to step into that threshold space where wildness and humanity are not divided, but joined in a deeper, older way of belonging.

Add a touch of enchantment to your home with this stunning oil painting, featuring a mesmerizing blend of nature and human elegance.

  • Unique and vibrant oil painting on high-quality canvas.

  • 50 x 60cm dimensions, perfect for any wall space.

  • Ready to hang with a sturdy built-in frame.

Transform your living space into a vibrant oasis with this remarkable piece of art. Each glance at this painting fills a room with inspiration and a sense of wonder.

In bloom In bloom
Sale
In bloom
€250.00 €384.00

40 x 40cm. Oil painted on canvas, ready to hang.

Inspired by the duality of power and grace, this painting captures the essence of the tiger - fierce yet elegant, wild yet composed. The surrounding flowers contrast with the tiger’s presence, symbolising both nature’s resilience and its delicate beauty. The expressive use of colour enhances the emotional depth of the piece, making it a captivating focal point for any space.

Elevate your decor with this stunning oil painting that captures the fierce elegance of nature. Vibrant colours and meticulous details bring a touch of the wild into your living space.

  • 40 x 40cm oil painting on premium canvas, vibrant and detailed.

  • Features a majestic tiger with artistic butterflies, enhancing any room.

  • Ready to hang with a flawless finish, perfect for art lovers and nature enthusiasts.

Transform your space with a piece that evokes strength, beauty, and tranquillity. This artwork brings the wild's grace to your home, creating an inspiring ambiance.

Shop All

Get in touch

Interested in working together or have a question about a piece you’re interested in? Fill out some info and I will be in touch shortly. I can’t wait to hear from you!

Or email me directly jen@jenkerins.com

Frequently asked Questions

  • Yes, all artworks are shipped worldwide from Switzerland using tracked, insured delivery.

  • Please allow 2 - 3 business days for handling. After that:
    Within Europe: ~3–7 business days
    International: ~7–21 business days (depending on customs)

  • All pieces are carefully packed using protective, archival-quality materials to ensure they arrive safely.

  • Depending on your country, import taxes or customs fees may apply. These are not included in the artwork price.

  • In the rare case that your artwork arrives damaged, please contact me at jen@jenkerins.com within 48 hours of delivery with photos of the packaging and the artwork. I will work with you to resolve the issue as quickly as possible, which may include a replacement (if available) or a refund.

  • I offer a 14-day return window for eligible items. To request a return, please contact me within 14 days of receiving your order at jen@jenkerins.com.

    To be eligible, items must be in the same condition received and in original packaging, with proof of purchase. Returns must be approved before being sent back.

    Original artworks are eligible for return for store credit only. Prints are eligible for refund or store credit.

    Once the returned item is received and inspected, store credit or refunds (where applicable) will be issued. Return shipping costs are the responsibility of the buyer.

    Commissioned or custom pieces are non-refundable.

  • I offer prints in both limited and open editions.

    Sign up to my collectors list for first access to new releases of limited edition prints.

  • Yes, you can commission a painting through the form on the “commissions” page on this site, or contact me directly by email at jen@jenkerins.com

  • Item description