I’m happy to finally lay the pastels down on this painting of the swans at Lough Neagh. It’s been challenging to paint but i just find the light so mesmerising and the swans so dramatic against the evening sky. It’s also been a bit of a learning curve – working towards what o thought wasContinue reading “Swan Lake (finished)”
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Swan Lake
August was busy. I only managed to get one painting done (see my previous post about standing on the shoulders of giants for my painting of Northern Ireland’s beautiful Giant’s Causeway – better still, come visit the Causeway itself!) – I’m a bit disappointed in myself The good news is I think I’m now startingContinue reading “Swan Lake”
Wading in…
I feel like a naughty school child waiting outside the principal’s office to give an account of myself. It’s been at least 6 weeks where painting sadly has been abandoned whilst I have focused on transforming the bottom of my garden from jungle to fairy-lit patio. I’m so pleased with the results, but now it’sContinue reading “Wading in…”
Mañana
My latest pastel painting, hot off the press (or easel) as it were. An endearing face and a fascinating way of life. 30cm x 30cm, pastel on Clairefontaine pastelmat card. The original painting is now available to buy in my online shop. #Rainforest #sloth #irishartist #pastelart #wildlifeart #animalportraits #thenaturalworld