"Who’s your favourite artist?" I asked a friend of mine. "You!" was their prompt reply. While it's always nice to receive a compliment I remained curious and I reflected on the artists who had made an impression on my own development in the visual arts. Jack B. Yeats (1871 1957) I've always loved Jack B. […]
When art inspires your travel plans to where do you roam? Here are just a few of the places that my art interest has taken me. My favourites of London's many galleries are the National Portrait Gallery and the Tate Modern which I visited in 2003,when Olafur Eliasonn’s dazzling sun was on display in the […]
Shaws Department Store Do you rememeber the Shaw’s radio advert from years ago? The one with the catch-phrase ‘Shaws – almost nationwide’, that one. Well, they're no longer 'almost' they are fully nationwide. And now, I too can claim to be nationwide after my feature on the RTE series of that title. It's fitting then, […]
I have noticed that some of my art pieces instantly resonate with an art buyer, whilst other choices are made after moments of consideration. I love when both of these situations happen as it takes confidence to make these choices independently of the opinions of others. It can be useful however to have some guidelines […]
As soon as I published my first book, The Whisperings of Nature, it was snapped up by the talented Maria Lehtman in Finland. Maria had spotted my book news on Twitter. We had not been connected before that moment which lead to the beginning of our collaboration. I didn’t know it at the time but […]
Shopping on-line is versatile and easy at my Fine Art America gallery shop. You can browse and make your purchase in the comfort of your own home or while enjoying your coffee break in your favourite cafe. If there's a birthday gift you need or special celebration on the horizon, a creative gift is a […]
Theres just no imaginable excuse for missing out on my last tour of The Sacred Lives of Trees collection at Art Bank. Because I made THIS VIDEO especially for you to enjoy (: I hope you enjoyed this virtual tour of my exhibition show-casing the collection The Sacred Lives of Trees. Did you see something […]
Finding light in darkeness, a search for beauty and hope, art meets mental health with The In Between.
Especially for the person who buys the most thoughtful gifts for others for occasions such as Christmas, birthdays and anniversaries. And for the person who likes to surround themselves with colour and comforting nature inspiration. My artwork and books allow you choice and variety of unique, creative gift ideas for all occasions. You can spend […]
Since my art work is inspired by the simplicity and authenticity of nature, it is fitting that my work should be displayed in a kindred nurturing environment. In November 2017 I will be hosting solo show for two weeks in the Bankers Office at Art Bank in Bunclody, Co. Wexford. I will be show-casing my […]
‘Who are in the men in tree?’ I was asked this question by two of my friends at the end of a busy exhibition opening night at Carlow Library. I was puzzled. They brought me over to the painting to which they were referring, it was ‘Treedom Series 3'! The beech tree that anchors the […]
to coincide with my rebrand launch during that same year. to draw attention to the contribution of trees for wellness and healing. The second reason is the most important one. In life, just like trees, we encounter storms that give rise to twisting, scarring and deprivation of nurture, yet given time and more favourable circumstances […]
