Inspiration from a trip to the west coast of Ireland and in particular to the dramatic cliff walks in Kilkee, Loop Head and boat trips from Carrigaholt, I tried to capture the memory of this special place. Having already visited the Ailwee Cave in Clare, the painting, Safe Haven Discovery began to evolve and […]
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Miniature Oil paintings Having just come back from a trip to the west coast of Ireland and in particular the very beautiful Co. Clare, my mind was racing with images and photographs of subject matter for painting. The Loop Head Peninsula is where the River Shannon opens out to the Atlantic Ocean. Next stop –
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“My soul is full of longing for the secret of the sea, and the heart of the great ocean sends a thrilling pulse through me.” ― Henry Wadsworth Longfellow Please share if you like this painting – thanks! The Secret of the Sea
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May the timeless message of Christmas fill your hearts and homes with joy and health and happiness throughout the coming year. With thanks to https://www.facebook.com/wildforWildlifeandNature
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Titanic Heart of the Ocean Depicted in the fictionalised epic romance film, The Titanic of 1997, the necklace, so-called “the heart of the ocean” drifts to the sea floor. This symbolises the 1,517 lives lost on the sinking of the ocean liner, RMS Titanic in 1912, amidst all their valued possessions as their journey comes to an
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Making art business plans ! January Blue or not so Blue A veil of silence permeates through the house – no sounds of I-phones, I-pads, headphones or telephones, radio nor TV ; just me and the occasional creak and gurgle echoes throughout the house as the shrill winds outside knock on every window and bang
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