Join me in the Shaw Room of Carlow Library (2019) from October 1st to 11th October for my exhibition 'From the Ocean to the Tree', celebrating nature's influence on our capacity to feel well. "Featuring colourful tree paintings from 'The Sacred Lives of Trees' and 'My Portugal' collections." Art of Caroline PUT IN YOUR CALENDAR: […]

During an exhibition at Carlow's award-winning restaurant, Lennons at the Visual, I was interviewed by the crew of CWLTV, a Carlow TV video production company. Owner and camera-man Pauric Brennan very generously invited me to show-off my artwork and talk about the inspiration for its creation and my plans for the future. I was interviewed […]

Carlow was the capital of Ireland once upon a time. You wouldn’t hear much about that nowadays. You’d be more likely to hear about the fact that Carlow had a thriving sugar factory but that too has passed. It’s a town surrounded by rich agricultural land, a glacial hill and a Dolmen. It’s the home […]

Carlow Arts Festival 2019 June 4th to 9th  has a fantastic line up of creative events and exhibitions, including interactive shows, street music, theatre and a drive-in movie. Many events are free thanks to the organisers and sponsors. Focus on Inclusivity & Reaching Out Artists from around the world join with local artists to perform […]

During March 2019, I exhibit my artwork at Lennon's award-winning cafe restaurant at Carlow's Visual Gallery. Come for the delicious food and tasty coffee and view my colourful display of tree paintings from the collection ‘The Sacred Lives of Trees’ "Trees have been instrumental in my healing journey and path to authenticity. Through my art […]

Explore a fine selection of books at the The Visual gallery in Carlow book shop. My own books are available there too, amongst books on topics of art, local history, culture. Look out for Seven C’s to Calm – Reclaiming your Anxiety-free Self and The Whisperings of Nature (poetry). "An extremely helpful book for dealing […]

Guest Testimonial by Gloria Mc Breen Moving in to Our New Home When my husband and I bought our new home last year we were very excited indeed. It was all we ever wished for in a home for our family. We wanted it to be filled with positivity, nice vibes and free flowing energy. […]

I’m blessed with two hands, they assist me in so well, especially in my work as healing therapist and artist.  Throughout my studies in both of these realms I took time to focus on their ingenuous make up and power. Drawing the Hands In my life-drawing classes at NCAD, our tutor constantly stressed the importance […]

Artists in Carlow are keeping the dream alive with a summer art exhibition in the heart of town. Every Saturday in July 2018, Carlovians and tourists will have the opportunity to view and purchase artwork produced by local artists. Thanks to artist Elwira Bernaciak for volunteering to curate and organise this show on behalf of […]

Fresh air, stretching the muscles and a whole lot more: what you're likely to get from time spent in the forest. What about the wonderful sense of connection to the earth which trees are strongly rooted to? Many people refer to this as the grounding effect of trees. Giving voice to the fact that trees […]

Influence employee wellbeing with vibrant colours and artwork that keeps the natural world close to the heart. Even on the ISS (International Space Station) the astronauts and cosmonauts treasure photos of trees and mountains, sustaining that all important connection with our beloved Earth. "Trees provide a form of spiritual nourishment, it's an unspoken truth." Art […]

The stately beech tree which resided in my parents garden was possibly 200 years old. Graced by the backdrop of a majestic mountain it's presence was powerful and and conjured to the me a kingdom of it's own, which I christened 'Treedom' as far back as 2012. Treedom has been the inspiration for a number […]