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 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.
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.
This lovely donkey lives in a sanctuary for donkeys in Liscarrol, Co. Cork.
Comes out in full bloom in the middle of June. Grows in hedges in Ireland. 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.
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.
I chose a jade shade of green for the background, it was a good contrast to the orange in the wings. Sold
Painted on a small board 8 inches x 6 inches. I enjoyed painting the flames. I like exploring different kinds of light.
This is the fourth painting of the same view, so I’ve all four seasons covered. Springs in previous years had harsh weather, so in 2011 with a pleasant April, my opportunity came.
