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"Harvest" - Acrylic Paint on Canvas
New painting I finished recently in preparation for an upcoming group exhibition in November which will include 4 of my paintings. Really enjoyed painting this.
"Fr Peter McVerry"
"Fr Peter McVerry" - Acrylic Paint on Canvas Board.
I recently watched the RTE series "Keys to My Life" featuring Fr Peter McVerry looking back at all of places he lived throughout his life. I was aware of Peter and the work he was doing but the programme really got me interested in finding out more. As a result i decided to paint his portrait and I'm happy with how it turned out.
What unbelievable work this man has done and continues to do for homelessness in Dublins inner city and beyond devoting his whole life helping others in extreme circumstances battling social injustice.
“Everyone, just by virtue of being a human being, has the right to sufficient resources to enable them to survive and live a dignified human life, and a right to be respected and valued by others.” Fr Peter McVerry
I recently watched the RTE series "Keys to My Life" featuring Fr Peter McVerry looking back at all of places he lived throughout his life. I was aware of Peter and the work he was doing but the programme really got me interested in finding out more. As a result i decided to paint his portrait and I'm happy with how it turned out.
What unbelievable work this man has done and continues to do for homelessness in Dublins inner city and beyond devoting his whole life helping others in extreme circumstances battling social injustice.
“Everyone, just by virtue of being a human being, has the right to sufficient resources to enable them to survive and live a dignified human life, and a right to be respected and valued by others.” Fr Peter McVerry
"Butterfly Bush"
"Butterfly Bush" - Acrylic paint on Canvas Board
"Michael D" - Acrylic Paint on Canvas
"Michael D" - Acrylic Paint on Canvas
"Hydrangea"
"Hydrangea" - Acrylic Paint on Canvas board
Combining two hobbies, gardening, and painting. The Hydrangea, one of my favourite plants in the garden, flowers throughout the summer.
Combining two hobbies, gardening, and painting. The Hydrangea, one of my favourite plants in the garden, flowers throughout the summer.
"Withnail and I"
"Withnail and I" - Acrylic Paint on Canvas.
This is a recent commission of an iconic movie from 1987 about two out-of-job actors who travel to the English countryside to spend a weekend with their uncle. But they soon end up getting into enough trouble to put them off the idea of visiting the area again. Very funny movie.
This is the largest piece I have painted to date.
This is a recent commission of an iconic movie from 1987 about two out-of-job actors who travel to the English countryside to spend a weekend with their uncle. But they soon end up getting into enough trouble to put them off the idea of visiting the area again. Very funny movie.
This is the largest piece I have painted to date.
"Charlie and Tiger"
"Charlie and Tiger" - Acrylic paint on canvas.
I painted this portrait of Charlie and his best friend Tiger for a recent submission to a portrait competition. Unfortunately the painting was not shortlisted on this occasion however I really enjoyed painting the portrait and was grateful to Charlie for giving me permission to paint his portrait from a photo taken by photographer Fran Veale.
What an amazing man Charlie is, what he has done for Irish Motor Neuron Disease and Pieta House raising 3.2 million in much needed funds through the climbwithcharlie climb of Croagh Patrick on April 2nd while dealing with the impact of Motor Neuron himself.
I painted this portrait of Charlie and his best friend Tiger for a recent submission to a portrait competition. Unfortunately the painting was not shortlisted on this occasion however I really enjoyed painting the portrait and was grateful to Charlie for giving me permission to paint his portrait from a photo taken by photographer Fran Veale.
What an amazing man Charlie is, what he has done for Irish Motor Neuron Disease and Pieta House raising 3.2 million in much needed funds through the climbwithcharlie climb of Croagh Patrick on April 2nd while dealing with the impact of Motor Neuron himself.
"Self Portrait 2024"
My recent self-portrait that I painted as my submission for a self portrait competition. I hope you like it. Decided to do a full body portrait this time and overall I'm happy with how it turned out. Delighted to have included the painting of my late Dad in the background. Time to buy a new pair of socks 🙂.
"Girl with a Pearl Earring"
"Girl with a Pearl Earring" - soft pastel study for a larger painting. Love the contrast of the yellow and blue against the black background and the pale skin of the girl.
Original was painted in oils by the great Dutch Golden Age painter Vermeer in 1665.
Original was painted in oils by the great Dutch Golden Age painter Vermeer in 1665.
"Bundee Aki"
"Bundee Aki' - Acrylic Paint on Canvas Board.
Irelands, man of the match versus Tonga, top performance.
Irelands, man of the match versus Tonga, top performance.
"Mr. & Mrs. Lockie Murphy"
"Mr & Mrs Lockie Murphy" - this is a commission I recently painted of a well known and respected Ferns couple celebrating their 60th Wedding Anniversary, what amazing milestone. Congratulations Lockie and Nuala. Delighted to be able to share this painting.
Acrylic Paint on Canvas Board - 16"x20"
Acrylic Paint on Canvas Board - 16"x20"
"Rolling Thunder Revue"
"Rolling Thunder Revue" - acrylic paint on canvas (20"x30").
The Rolling Thunder Revue was a 1975–1976 concert tour by Bob Dylan with many musicians and collaborators joining the tour on the road and stage. The tour allowed Bob play in smaller auditoriums in less populated cities where he could be more intimate with his audiences.
I really enjoyed painting this iconic moment in musical history for the biggest Bob fan in Belfast. It's off now to the framing shop before delivery.
The Rolling Thunder Revue was a 1975–1976 concert tour by Bob Dylan with many musicians and collaborators joining the tour on the road and stage. The tour allowed Bob play in smaller auditoriums in less populated cities where he could be more intimate with his audiences.
I really enjoyed painting this iconic moment in musical history for the biggest Bob fan in Belfast. It's off now to the framing shop before delivery.
"Rolling Thunder Revue"
Full size version
"Self Portrait - 2"
I finished the portrait of this handsome fellow 😁 this week. I have been working on this one, on and off, for four weeks so delighted it's now finished. It's a bit odd seeing your own face appear on the canvas but interesting experience overall. You are more critical also as you know all the features well.
Artists have painted self portraits for centuries to advertise their ability to capture a likeness but also the model is always available and of course free 😁.
Artists have painted self portraits for centuries to advertise their ability to capture a likeness but also the model is always available and of course free 😁.
"Golden Goal"
"Golden Goal" - Acylic Paint on canvas board.
This was one of the key moments in the recent Wexford County Hurlung Final.
Patrick Breen carved through the St Martin's defence and kicked the sliothar past the goalkeeper into the top right corner of the goal. An amazing solo effort which swung the game in Ferns St Aidans favour right on the half-hour mark and sent Pat Bennett's men in at the break leading by the minimum (1-9 to 0-11).
This was one of the key moments in the recent Wexford County Hurlung Final.
Patrick Breen carved through the St Martin's defence and kicked the sliothar past the goalkeeper into the top right corner of the goal. An amazing solo effort which swung the game in Ferns St Aidans favour right on the half-hour mark and sent Pat Bennett's men in at the break leading by the minimum (1-9 to 0-11).
"Johnny Sexton"
"Johnny Sexton" - Acrylic Paint on canvas board.
Ireland & Leinster Captain and Fly-half.
100 test starts for Ireland.
Ireland & Leinster Captain and Fly-half.
100 test starts for Ireland.
"The King, "Pelé"
"The King, "Pelé" - acrylic paint and polychromos pencils.
I painted this portrait of Pelé over Christmas. The greatest footballer of all time, averaging a goal per game throughout his career and of course winning three World Cups.
This was my submission for the Wexford Lions Club 2023 Open Arts Exhibition at the Wexford Arts Centre. The Exhibition will be on view in the lower and upper galleries of Wexford Arts Centre from Monday 15th January – Saturday 4th February 2023 and will officially open on Saturday 14th of January 2023. Always worth a visit.
I painted this portrait of Pelé over Christmas. The greatest footballer of all time, averaging a goal per game throughout his career and of course winning three World Cups.
This was my submission for the Wexford Lions Club 2023 Open Arts Exhibition at the Wexford Arts Centre. The Exhibition will be on view in the lower and upper galleries of Wexford Arts Centre from Monday 15th January – Saturday 4th February 2023 and will officially open on Saturday 14th of January 2023. Always worth a visit.
"David Attenborough"
"David Attenborough" - Acrylic paint on canvas board. Broadcaster, biologist, natural historian and author. 96 years old and still going strong. He has introduced us to amazing animals and sea life from around the world. I could listen to his voice all day.
"Joanne O'Riordan"
"Joanne O'Riordan" - Acrylic Paint on canvas board. What an amazing young woman, I had the pleasure of attending a conference in work earlier this week where Joanne told us her story. She was so funny, articulate and inspiring. Joanne was born with a condition called Tetre Amelia (born with no limbs). She is 1 of only 7 in the world with this condition. This has never stopped Joanne, she has been an activist for disability from a young age addressing the United Nations in 2012 at 16 years of age. Joanne is also an journalist with the Irish Times and RTE and big fan of Barcelona and her sporting hero Lional Messi who she got to meet. Joanne also has a degree in criminology and psychology. What an amazing role model. One thing that Joanne shared that stuck with me was the only obstacle in life is ourselves which is so true.
Fethard
"Fethard" - Acrylic Paint on Canvas (20"x30").
Fethard "the sunniest corner of Wexford".
Fethard "the sunniest corner of Wexford".
"Barack Obama"
"Barack Obama" - Acrylic Paint on canvas board. 44th President of the United States and first African-American president.
"Ronnie Drew"
Chalk Pastels on Sugar Paper
"Ronnie Drew" - born Joseph Ronald Drew singer with The Dubliners for 50 years. Decided to go back to pastels for a change.
Really enjoy pastels as the they are fast as there is no waiting time like paint and help to keep the drawing skills sharp.
"Ronnie Drew" - born Joseph Ronald Drew singer with The Dubliners for 50 years. Decided to go back to pastels for a change.
Really enjoy pastels as the they are fast as there is no waiting time like paint and help to keep the drawing skills sharp.
"The Beatles Rooftop"
"The Beatles Rooftop" - famous image of the Beatles performing an unannounced concert on January 30th 1969 from the rooftop of their Apple Corps headquarters, central London.
I was commissioned by my brother a crazy Beatles fan to paint the image in my own style. This is the biggest painting (20"x30") I have ever taken on and took 20+ hrs (stopped counting after 20 🤫). I really enjoyed painting the subject and to this scale and would love to keep the painting for myself 😀 but its heading to its new home in northern Ireland. Its off to the framing shop now. I hope you all like it.
I was commissioned by my brother a crazy Beatles fan to paint the image in my own style. This is the biggest painting (20"x30") I have ever taken on and took 20+ hrs (stopped counting after 20 🤫). I really enjoyed painting the subject and to this scale and would love to keep the painting for myself 😀 but its heading to its new home in northern Ireland. Its off to the framing shop now. I hope you all like it.
"Shane MacGowan"
"Shane MacGowan" - acrylic paint on canvas board. Lead singer, song writer and musician with the Pogues. It's not Christmas until you hear the great "Fairytale of New York", what a tune.
"Baling The Hay 2"
"Baling the Hay" - this is a painting I started back in July I was never happy with the background trees and sky which was niggling at me every time I looked at it:) so I removed the trees and added the mountain range, farmhouse and birds. I'm much happier with it now, what to you think? Ready to be framed.
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