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
Time of year was November, marram grass is another name for this.
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.
Gargoyle from St. Fin Barre’s Cathedral, Cork
Painted the cathedral this is from two years ago. A friend suggested doing one of the gargoyles. Used earthen colours mainly, no white which was refreshing. Great fun painting this.
