It’s easter break here and the kids are off. The weather is good – for ducks and cold to boot. So it’s a day for pj’s till noon, clearing out cupboards and putting on plays (the kids, not me!)

I am slacking off a little on the painting too as I’ve set myself a deadline of the end of the month to launch the new website (it’s the 29th!). It’s coming on, but one needs the patience of job and a proof reader from the Irish times wouldn’t go a miss either.

This is a little study I did this morning almost in black and white

Stacked 7×7 inch oil on gesso bord €275

It’s been a very busy week. One commission, two submissions and possibility a second gallery to represent my work.

The two submissions are for a small gallery here in bray. The first for a solo exhibition entitled “diary of a daily painter” and the second called “generation” to feature 

• published short stories from my nana,
• watercolours from my mum and
• my oil paintings.

They still have to go through a selection process so fingers crossed.

Sleepover
16×16 inch oil on stretched canvas €850

Feeling sleepy? There’s a nap for that!

Well. I think I’ve managed to persuade my family to holiday in Lahinch this summer. I have been campaigning solidly for a few weeks now and the votes are almost in.

The other candidate is a lovely house in Marseille who’s family is interested in a house swap. Something we’ve done a number of times with great success, however I just don’t have the energy or the will to clean behind the toilets this year!

So Lahinch it is (for me anyway) I am dropping “surf school” casually within hearing of the kids and hoping that will clinch it.

Anyway, as I’m thinking all things Lahinch here’s a little painting of a tiny bar/shop in Lahinch where the owner is often seen taking the air outside. A bit of a gem really.

6x6inch oil on gesso bord €275

10×10 inch framed print €105

This is a larger version of a painting that I did some months ago. In this case it’s 16x16inch.