
Author Archives: eastcorkpainter
Autumnal Briar Leaves 5

Fifth painting of this subject. Had difficulty with the yellow parts, had to do a few layers to get the correct look. A lot of hard work.
January Sunset Over Rock Pools In Garryvoe

Pink Cherry Blossom Near Midleton – Sold

Painted in one day in five and a half hours from life at the side of a road into my nearest town.
White Blossom Tree on Youghal Road, Midleton – Sold

Painted this in the open air by the side of a road over two days. Spent 11 hours at it. Thickened the white areas that were closer to the viewer. Satisfied with the result.
Heron Swimming In The Pond At Fota Gardens – Sold

Two Purple Hyacinths In A Glass Jar – Sold

I want to go in a new direction with my art, away from photorealism.
Glistening Beachgrass Near Ballynamona Beach – Sold
Cock Pheasant Amongst Corn Stubbles

The pheasant has just spotted the viewer; he has raised his head and in a few seconds will bolt it down the field.
A Constellation of Dahlias

Decided to use a dark background, because the star shapes of the dahlia flowers are reminiscent of stars and so the overall piece is like a constellation in the night sky.
