The weather conditions were special this day because usually when the surfers are around it’s dull and cloudy but this was a rare day; windy and sunny.
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The Welder
A collaboration with a fellow artist on the website deviantART. He provided the reference photo on which this painting is based. It was important to get the reflection of welding light on the visor. The idea was to explore a different kind of light and its effects.
Red Lupins in Fota Gardens
Now this was intense work! All fine detail from one side of the board to the other. A week into it, I had to do another painting because I knew I was in for a long haul and had to do something else to have a sense of completing something. I think it was worth it though.
Ballycotton Pier at Dusk
Ballycotton pier and harbour is just 3 miles from where I live. Behind the pier are two islands, the taller one has a lighthouse which is the bright red light in the painting. The bright lights illuminating the pier were a satisfying contrast with the deep indigo of the sky. Indeed this is my favourite colour to depict a sky.
Winter Sunset Seascape at Ballycotton Cliffs
I had painted a few small sunset paintings and felt ready to do a much larger canvas when I did this. The sea took a lot of time and patience. Painted from 8th September to 18th October, 2011.
Donkey – Sold
This lovely donkey lives in a sanctuary for donkeys in Liscarrol, Co. Cork.
Foxglove – Sold
Comes out in full bloom in the middle of June. Grows in hedges in Ireland. Sold.
View of Ballycotton at Sunset – Sold
I had done a similar painting and given it as a gift. My first exhibition was a few weeks away so I did another one for it. This one turned out a bit neater.
Paper Lantern in the Night Sky – Sold
I enjoyed doing this, I launched a few paper lanterns at the start of Spring, 2011. They’re wonderful the way they float off into the night sky. Another exploration of types of light. Sold.
Cherry Blossom Tree In Midleton – Sold
The wonderful cherry blossom comes out in spectacular glory in the middle of April. This is my tribute to it. There’s a row of these trees next to the Owenacurra river in the town nearest to me, Midleton.
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