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"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 🙂.
"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"
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"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 😁.
"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.
"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.
Fethard
"Fethard" - Acrylic Paint on Canvas (20"x30").
Fethard "the sunniest corner of Wexford".
Fethard "the sunniest corner of Wexford".
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