Painted in March, 2010. At the time, I wanted to do a portrait for a change and painted my mother because she is dear to me. I like that there’s two light sources illuminating her; artificial light from above and daylight on her face.
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Golden Sunset Over Garryvoe – Sold
It’s painted on a small board so the dabs and strokes of paint expressing illuminated clouds can be clearly seen. Sold.
Midwinter View of Garryvoe
In late December, 2009 a severe cold stretch of weather began that continued into early 2010. This painting records that time. Fortunately, because where I live is so close to the sea we were spared the worst of the snow and ice as can be seen from the fields, where muted greys and browns can be seen rather than a continuous blanket of white. This is my third painting in my series of painting the same view over four seasons.
Rough November Tide at Garryvoe – Sold
Depicts a high sea during a rough evening. Sold.
Cloyne Round Tower – Sold
Painted this in two and a half weeks in December 2009. Used artistic licence in the clouds and the tower itself. The clouds are coloured more purple than reality, while the shaded stones are green; I thought they’d go nicely with the sky. Cloyne is a nearby village, with a history stretching back to the 6th century. Sold.
Garryvoe Castle
Painted this in November 2009. This castle is half a mile from my home. It’s a late Medieval tower house owned by the Carews, a local Anglo-Norman landowning family. People have been impressed by the realism of this piece.
Barletta Belfry and Cathedral
Painted while I was on holiday in Southern Italy. This view was from the balcony in my accommodation. Clear blue skies all day meant painting from life was much easier than in Ireland!
Padre Pio
This painting was a gift to my mother. But I didn’t do it simply to thank her, I found the look of Padre Pio compelling and worth painting.
Autumnal Tree in Carew’s Wood
Painted this during the summer of 2009. I used blotches of various bright colours to give a dappled texture to the tree. I was meticulously imitating a small photo so it took some weeks to complete this. Carew’s Wood is a local garden centre.
Midsummer Midnight Glow
I love how the northern sky retains a twilight glow long after the sun has set at this time of year. This how it looks around 11.30 pm.
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