Tag Archives: nature
Hare Amongst Corn Stubbles – Sold
Storm Darwin Over Ballycotton Bay From Garryvoe – Sold
On 12th February, 2014 Ireland and Britain were hit by a storm, the last in a series which started in the previous December. That afternoon, the winds whipped up causing the worst gusts experienced in many years. I went down to the nearby strand, Garryvoe, and witnessed the highest waves I’d seen in years. The islands are barely peeping above the sea. For the painting, I darkened the sky a bit, to make the waves stand out more. The sun was shining from the right, highlighting parts of the sea.
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.
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
Dazzling Sun, Shadowy Hawthorn
I had painted direct sunlight a few times before but I wanted something more impressive and eye-catching. I like the composition of the sun and it’s rays balanced on the other side by the dark hawthorn and its branches. And the clouds and long grasses picking up on the light in between.
Inchiquin Castle – Sold
Painted out in the open air. This castle is based on the donjon type. It was built by the Anglo-Normans in the early 1200s as part of their drive to consolidate their power in the region. The Anglo-Normans had invaded Ireland in 1169 on the invitation of the King of Leinster. They quickly overrun two-thirds of the island. I painted this amongst the long marsh grasses next to the bank of the Womanagh river in glorious Summer weather.
Two Six-Spot Burnet Moths on Ragwort Flowers – Sold
These moths and flowers were right on the edge of a beach not far from where I live.
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