The Sacred Lives of Trees | Nature Wisdom

The Sacred Lives of Trees serves to draw attention to the contribution of trees to our wellness and healing.

The lives of trees mirror our own lives as we encounter storms that give rise to twisting, scarring and deprivation of nurture. Yet, given time and more favourable circumstances we can come right again.

As with trees, our return to a state of elegance and grace takes time. The natural world is never suddenly in a perfect state after a shock to its system or a period of disarray. Similarly with ourselves it takes time to heal and grow.

"As an artist, I'm committed to putting nature and simplicity centre stage along my path to authenticity."
Art of Caroline Cunningham

What People Are Saying About Trees

During The Sacred Lives of Trees exhibitions, I gave my viewers the opportunity to express how they felt about trees. It was athe first time I heard people expressing their own personal love of trees, the healing effects of their forest walks and their expressions of gratitude and joy.

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"The natural world is never suddenly in a perfect state after a shock to its system or a period of disarray. Similarly with ourselves it takes time to heal and grow."
Caroline Cunningham, Artist

Keep the Tree Conversation Alive

My message about the wellbeing benefits of trees has travelled far and wide. My followers often send me tree related articles. Some send photos of their favourite trees. One follower invited me to be included in a private video (shared only amongst their best friends) featuring a photo of each one hugging a tree.

I’m not the first to start this conversation about trees and I won’t be the last, I’m simply helping people to raise the volume on their thoughts so that these conversations about trees will gather momentum for the benefit of more people on our planet.

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The Sacred Lives of Trees Grows:

I’ve created a set of smaller tree paintings (in acrylic) on board 20 x 25cm to give more choice to lovers of trees and my art work.

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View available paintings and prints from The Sacred Lives of Trees in my online gallery. See something you like, get in touch make it yours!

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Carlow Landscape Paintings

The second smallest county in Ireland enjoys a colourful landscape that is stunning to behold from any view point.

I used to think people took these things for granted, too busy to pass remark about the scenery, or choosing to keep these feelings to themselves.

It was not until I started to paint these scenes and exhibit my work that I truly began to hear those sentiments being verbalised in my community. This is why art is so important, it's why I create.

"Art provides an opportunity for people to give expression to their thoughts and feelings. This is why I create."
Caroline Cunningham, Artist

Into The Heart Land

The view from Mount Leinster's Nine Stones is simply invigorating with its colourful tapestry changing according to the seasons. Walkers, hang-gliders and paragliders and sight-seers all gather in this popular spot for the good of their wellbeing and soul.

I created 'Into the Heartland' collection of paintings in honour of the views across Carlow from Mount Leinster as seen in the painting below. All original paintings are sold, however, you may be able to acquire a limited edition of one of the pieces 'Mount Leinster Mandala'.

Caroline Cunningham Art - Into the Heartland. — Into the Heartland (Original Sold)

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Scenes from a Carlow Village

Mount Leinster and surrounding hills are just as captivating as seen from the environs of the village where I'm from, I had no shortage of beauty to inspire my artwork.

Rathvilly after the Rain was created further back, in my first workings with oil paints, that was 1999, the beginning of a long journey of self discovery, healing and development of skills through study in the arts, holistic health and the experience that comes from travel.

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Rathvilly After the Rain (Oil Painting) Rathvilly After the Rain (Prints)

See something you like? I'm happy to assist you with any questions you may have about my art work, simply get in touch via the contact form.

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Exhibition | Summer 2018 | Why We Need Art in Carlow Town

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 the group 'Why We Need Art'.

Exhibition Details

Visit us at 2 Dublin Street, near the junction of Tullow St and Castle Street.

Be inspired by colourful and creative artwork during July and meet the artists.

In addition, Carlow town has a lot to offer by way of shopping, heritage, nature trails and scenery. The glacial hills of Killeshin make a stunning backdrop against the outline of our ancient castle while you rest along the Barrow in the company of swans.

Summer Art Exhibition Carlow — Caroline Cunningham Carlow Artist

Add Colour Inspiration to Your Life

My art speaks of the awakening of dreams, this is why we need art. I love vibrant colours and the freedom of allowing imagination to seep through reality.

Keep your dreams alive with a piece of art that speaks to you. Choose from landscapes, trees, travel scenes from countries such as India and Portugal.

There are lots of options; original paintings in a variety of sizes and a range of prints including some limited editions.

Explore my gallery, see something you like, get in touch, make it yours today!

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Art Travel Inspiration

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.

London | The Tate Gallery

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 Turbine Hall.

The installation was known as ‘The Weather Project’. When I entered the large open space or the Turbine Hall, people were lying on the floor as if lying in the sunshine in a park. I did the same. At once, I experienced connection with the strangers around me, it felt like being a part of the artwork.

Evening Tide | The Sacred Lives of Trees €480

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Amsterdam | Riijks Museum

The Jewish Bride | Rembrandt (usage rights granted)

On a flight to Amsterdam in 2013, a passenger informed me of the re-opening of the Riijks Museum which had been clsoed fora long time due to renovations.

For most people Rembrandts ‘The Night Watch’ (1642) was the high point. For me it was his painting ‘The Jewish Bride’ (1667), with its couple so sweetly combined. I was particularly in awe of the real-life sensation of the clothing, as if real threads of red and gold had been woven throughout the paint. It was stunning to behold.

Rome | The Sistine Chapel

Seeing Michael Angelo's work in real life meant he could no longer exist in my head as a mythical figure. I marvelled at his work in the Sistine Chapel created during the years 1508 – 1512, a demonstration of the Italian Renaissance style. Our tour guide explained a lot about that era and the artwork, which depicts scenes from the Old Testament of the Catholic Bible.

"In life we are often challenged by elements of our society. Art also presents these challenges, calling us to expand our view of the world we live in and to make our own determinations."
Caroline Cunningham, Artist

Vienna | Belvedere Palace

The Belvedere Palace, home of the largest collection of Gustav Klimt’s paintings including his famous work ‘The Kiss, and also the place to visit the works of other well known Austrian artists. Here I discovered Egon Schiele (1890 – 1918), who's works were both startling and fascinating to my younger self.

I sensed sadness in his works. Many portrayed raw, contorted and sexual expressions of the human figure. His short life was not without controversy however. In life we are often challenged by elements of our society. Art also presents these challenges and calling us to expand our view of the world we live in and to make our own determinations.

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Keep Your Dreams Alive

Art and travel have helped to keep my dreams alive. Overall it's a process of staying alive in this mad and chaotic world. There's beauty and intelligence all around us but we miss if we are not attentive. We need art to keep us sane in the here and now and to help on our way to a better place.

Explore my artwork in the interest of feeding your own dreams. You'll find vibrant colours of landscapes, trees, scenes from lands such as India and Portugal. Choose from original paintings in a variety of sizes or a range of prints including some limited editions. For art inspiration and exclusive invites straight to your in-box sign up here.

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Shaws Nationwide Artist in Carlow

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, that my art is being displayed in Shaw's windows during this year’s Carlow Arts Festival (2018).

Shaw’s is a family owned business in its fourth generation since Henry Shaw first opened its doors in 1864. Many Carlovians have grown up with Shaw’s department store being at the heart of their shopping experience.

Nationwide team Helen and Paul with Caroline Cunningham

Nationwide Artist in 2018

In October 2018, following the publication of my book ‘Seven C’s to Calm – Reclaiming your Anxiety-free Self’, I was featured on RTE’s Nationwide, a popular prime-time television show-casing news-worthy story’s from around Ireland.

Thanks to reporter Helen McInerney, my artwork was featured along with my books and reflexology therapy.

Thanks also to Shaw’s department store in Carlow for their kind invitation to exhibit my art work once again in their window on Tullow Street, during the Carlow Arts Festival 2018.

The pieces on display will be mostly from my art collection entitled ‘The Sacred Lives of Trees’ which many are familiar with from my exhibits at Carlow Library and beyond.

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Add Colour Inspiration to Your Life

Explore my artwork in the interest of feeding your dreams and keeping them alive. Discover landscapes, trees, inspiration from travels in India and Portugal.

Choose from original paintings in a variety of sizes or a range of prints including some limited editions. See something you like, get in touch and make it yours.

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Lifestyle Gifts | Colour Creative

Enjoy easy online shopping at Fine Art America. Sip coffee in the comfort of your home while exporing my range of unique art prints and lifestyle products.

Choose from art prints in a range of sizes on canvas or on a variety of papers. It's also possible to customise life-style products such as tote bags, phone covers, cushion covers and more.

"Offering a selection of my artwork as 'open editions' brings my unique creations to a wider market in terms of affordability."
Art of Caroline Cunningham

How to Shop online for Affordable Artwork & Gifts

Step 1 - Visit my gallery at Fine Art America and choose the art work that appeals to you.

Step 2 - Choose from a range of formats such as art print, greeting card, tote bag, phone cover and more.

Step 3 - If selecting a print for your home:

You have a choice of size and the type of material you would like the image to be printed on e.g. canvas or paper. I particularly like the 'somerset velvet' paper option

Step 4 - When choosing greetings cards:

Choose from landscape or portrait option for the card
A personal greeting can be added inside the card or you can leave it blank.
The cards come with crisp white envelopes and are better value if you buy a pack of 10 or 25.

Step 4 - Choosing lifestyle products:

Choose from items such as, phone covers, throw cushions or tote bags and more.
You may be presented with a range of size options depending on the item and you can even adjust the image displayed on the product in terms of zooming in or out.
Many of these items are in the 20€ to 30€ price range. Delivery charges depend on your location and items are delivered within a few days.

Step 5 - Check where the product is being shipped from

Fine Art America have printing houses in Europe, USA and Australia. Some items are only produced in USA and currently this applies to the textile items (cushions, tote bags, towels). Other items are produced in UK or other parts of Europe. Depending on where you live, customs duty tax may be charged during the transit. Here is a handy link to check the printing location nearest to your address - Printer Locations per Product Type

Step 6 - Add to Cart and get ready to check out!

Fine Art America is a trusted site used by millions of shoppers and artists around the world. They have an excellent responsive customer service and satisfaction guarentee in terms of refunds.

Step 7 - If you still have querys....

It is best to contact Fine Art America directly via their - Contact Form

More information available here - Frequently Asked Questions

Gifts for all Occasions:

My open edition prints are a more affordable way to obtain my artwork, with options for customising lifestyle items such as phone-covers, tote bags and personalised greetings cards. You get to choose the size of the art print and the format (e.g. paper or canvas options) and ultimately you choose within your budget.

These are gift ideas for all occasions, making it easy for you to organise your gifts for the year ahead.

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