Saving Grace

80x80cm oil on canvas

Saving Grace 80cm x 80cm oil on canvas

This painting is part of a commission and is loosely based on the family home of the client. I very rarely take on commissions these days as I am so busy but this one has been a joy.

Happy painting in it’s new home

Thank you to Nigel and Gráinne for this image of their painting “table for one” which now hangs in their kitchen. I love seeing a photo of one of my paintings happy in it’s new home. Brilliant!

If you have one of my paintings I would really love to see a photo of it hanging in your home. So please do send any you have!

Thanks also to everyone who emailed about the painting course in Kerry. I’ll have more info on when, how much and about the structure and content soon.

Martello Terrace

60x60cm oil on canvas

A three day painting workshop on Valencia Island

I’ve been asked to give a three day painting workshop on Valencia Island, in the heart of Kerry, this Summer and I’m looking for a little feedback. What do you think? Any thoughts, ideas and questions would be very welcome. Is it something that you might consider?

The course fee would include accommodation and the 3 day workshop which would be pitched at beginners/improvers. It would include demonstrations, exercises and practical sessions and would be relaxed and, I hope, a bit of craic (fun).

The Island is stunningly beautiful and there would be time to enjoy that too.

Valencia Island Map

This is the Gallery on Valencia Island where much of the course would centre around (one of my paintings out front!). It’s right in the heart of Knightstown Harbor.

Lick into shape

Lick into shape 80x80cm oil on canvas

Do you fancy tickets to the Affordable Art Fair in London?

So, I have ended up with a couple of tickets to spare for the Charity VIP night at the London Affordable Art Fair. In fact the tickets will cover the whole weekend and are valued at £50 for the pair.

I’d be happy to give them to you, if you’ll be in London and would like to go. Just drop me a line and I’ll pop them in the post. (first come, first served)

I’ll be there on the Wednesday night (charity/VIP night) and would love to see you. You can find me by contacting the Tallantyre stand A1 or The Doorway Gallery stand C1.

The fair is in Battersea Park, South London, 15th-18th March

For more info on where and what it is check out their site here.

Flea market find

We love a bockedy old chair don’t we?

Flea market find 80x80cm oil on canvas

Delicate hope

I’m flying this morning. Busier than should be possible for one person. That said,  these blossoms caught my eye from up the road in Killruddery. Beautifully delicate and full of hope!

And they reminded me of one of my favourite Van Gogh paintings of almond blossom.

Have a good one.