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The Race Horse
"The Race Horse" - Soft Pastels
A recent request from my youngest follower, Kaelynn was to draw a horse.
My Dad loved horse racing, and would have been in his element last week with the Cheltenham festival and seeing the Irish win the Prestbury Cup again over our biggest rivals for most trained winners at the festival.
You always new when Dads horse didn't win as he would be giving out and chewing the shank on his pipe but when he kept quite you knew he had the winner!
A recent request from my youngest follower, Kaelynn was to draw a horse.
My Dad loved horse racing, and would have been in his element last week with the Cheltenham festival and seeing the Irish win the Prestbury Cup again over our biggest rivals for most trained winners at the festival.
You always new when Dads horse didn't win as he would be giving out and chewing the shank on his pipe but when he kept quite you knew he had the winner!
"Robin Redbreast"
"Robin Redbreast" - Soft Pastels
A few people have asked me to draw a Robin...
The Robin, Ireland's most widespread garden bird almost every year. Over 2 million pairs breed across the Republic of Ireland, in many different habitats.
Rje Robin is often seen as a symbol of deceased loved ones, with the saying "When robins appear, loved ones are near".
I remember some years ago after my father in law Peter passed away and i was cleaning out his workshop of 40+ years and a little Robin appeared everyday i was there.
A few people have asked me to draw a Robin...
The Robin, Ireland's most widespread garden bird almost every year. Over 2 million pairs breed across the Republic of Ireland, in many different habitats.
Rje Robin is often seen as a symbol of deceased loved ones, with the saying "When robins appear, loved ones are near".
I remember some years ago after my father in law Peter passed away and i was cleaning out his workshop of 40+ years and a little Robin appeared everyday i was there.
"Racoon"
"Racoon" - Soft Pastels and Pastel Pencils
Love this little fellow peering through a tree trunk.
Love this little fellow peering through a tree trunk.
"Punch"
"Punch" - Soft Pastels
At Ichikawa City Zoo, an abandoned baby Japanese macaque named Punch has captured hearts with his unlikely best friend — a stuffed orangutan 🐒🧡
After his mother left him shortly after birth, zookeepers stepped in, eventually giving him an IKEA plush toy that he now clings to for comfort and security.
At Ichikawa City Zoo, an abandoned baby Japanese macaque named Punch has captured hearts with his unlikely best friend — a stuffed orangutan 🐒🧡
After his mother left him shortly after birth, zookeepers stepped in, eventually giving him an IKEA plush toy that he now clings to for comfort and security.
"Jack Crowley"
“Jack Crowley” - Soft Pastels and Pastel Pencils
Best of luck to Ireland v England at Twickenham and to Jack Crowley selected at out half today.
Best of luck to Ireland v England at Twickenham and to Jack Crowley selected at out half today.
"Highland Cow"
“Highland Cow” - Soft Pastels and Pastel Pencils
A commission for big fan of Highland Cows.
The Highland Cow is a Scottish breed of rustic cattle. It originated in the Scottish Highlands and the Western Islands of Scotland and has long horns and a long shaggy coat. It is a hardy breed, able to withstand the intemperate conditions in the region.
A commission for big fan of Highland Cows.
The Highland Cow is a Scottish breed of rustic cattle. It originated in the Scottish Highlands and the Western Islands of Scotland and has long horns and a long shaggy coat. It is a hardy breed, able to withstand the intemperate conditions in the region.
"The Voice of Snooker" (John Virgo)
"The Voice of Snooker" (John Virgo) - Pastel Pencils and Soft Pastels
What a huge loss to the snooker world when John passed away recently.
Great memories of when John used to do impressions of the other snooker players in the 80's during the interval of the World Snooker Championship at the Cruicible Theatre and of course in the commentary box with his famous lines "where's the cue ball going?..." and "There's always a gap"....RIP
What a huge loss to the snooker world when John passed away recently.
Great memories of when John used to do impressions of the other snooker players in the 80's during the interval of the World Snooker Championship at the Cruicible Theatre and of course in the commentary box with his famous lines "where's the cue ball going?..." and "There's always a gap"....RIP
"Monkey"
"Monkey" - Soft Pastels on Sugar Paper
"Red Squirrel"
"Red Squirrel" - Soft Pastels on Sugar Paper
"Flamingo"
"Flamingo" - Soft Pastels on Sugar Paper
Flamingo symbolism centers on balance, grace, beauty, and social connection, stemming from their elegant posture and vibrant pink color, representing love, joy, and passion, while also signifying potential for growth, community, and spiritual awareness.
Flamingo symbolism centers on balance, grace, beauty, and social connection, stemming from their elegant posture and vibrant pink color, representing love, joy, and passion, while also signifying potential for growth, community, and spiritual awareness.
"Woodie"
"Woodie" - Acrylic paint on canvas board
Recent commission - this is the Ramsgate village feline legend, Woodie who loves his comforts and loves having his photo taken. He finally found some time in his busy schedule to pose for his first painted portrait. Meow.
Recent commission - this is the Ramsgate village feline legend, Woodie who loves his comforts and loves having his photo taken. He finally found some time in his busy schedule to pose for his first painted portrait. Meow.
"Brandy"
"Brandy" - Pastel Pencils on Pastelmat
Trying out pastel pencils and soft pastels.
This is my springer spaniel Brandy always ready to pose for his portrait.
Trying out pastel pencils and soft pastels.
This is my springer spaniel Brandy always ready to pose for his portrait.
"Hayley"
"Hayley" - Pastel Pencils on Pastelmat
"Self Portrait 2024"
Full body portrait. Delighted to have included the painting of my late Dad in the background. Time to buy a new pair of socks 🙂.
"The Happy Couple"
"The Happy Couple" - Acrylic Paint on Canvas
Recent Commission of a lovely couple on their big day in 2025 both beaming with happiness. Wishing them both a lifetime of love and happiness together.
Recent Commission of a lovely couple on their big day in 2025 both beaming with happiness. Wishing them both a lifetime of love and happiness together.
"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
"A Warm Embrace"
" A Warm Embrace" - Acrylic Paint on Canvas
This is another recent commission that I completed. The very special moment was captured at a family occasion and shows the couple's true love and happiness. No words needed. Delighted that I could capture the moment.
This is another recent commission that I completed. The very special moment was captured at a family occasion and shows the couple's true love and happiness. No words needed. Delighted that I could capture the moment.
"Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann, 2025, Wexford Town"
Acrylic Paint on Canvas Board - a musician performing outside a shop in Wexford town.
The Fleadh was held in Wexford for the second year in a row from August 3rd to August 10th, 2025. The Fleadh is a large cultural festival celebrating Irish traditional music, song, and dance, and includes language events, music competitions, and street performances by young and old musicians and performers.
The Fleadh moves onto Belfast next year.
The Fleadh was held in Wexford for the second year in a row from August 3rd to August 10th, 2025. The Fleadh is a large cultural festival celebrating Irish traditional music, song, and dance, and includes language events, music competitions, and street performances by young and old musicians and performers.
The Fleadh moves onto Belfast next year.
"Battle Cry" - Tadgh Furlong
Acrylic Paint on Canvas Board - 16"x20"
This was based on an image form the victory over England in 2021. What a world class player this guy is and he's from Wexford!
This was based on an image form the victory over England in 2021. What a world class player this guy is and he's from Wexford!
"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.
"Josh Murphy, Connacht Rugby"
Delighted to share a recent commission that I painted of Enniscorthy RFC under age player Josh Murphy in action for Connacht against the Sharks. Connacht erased a 20-point half-time deficit to defeat the Hollywoodbets Sharks 36-30 in a tussle at Dexcom Stadium on the 28th of September, 2024.
Josh Murphy joined Connacht ahead of the 2022/23 season from Leinster where he made 61 appearances for the province. A tough tackling forward, Josh can play either in the second row or as blindside flanker.
Josh Murphy joined Connacht ahead of the 2022/23 season from Leinster where he made 61 appearances for the province. A tough tackling forward, Josh can play either in the second row or as blindside flanker.
"Tulips 2025"
Acrylic Paint on Canvas Board
"Mare and Foal"
Acrylic Paint on Canvas Board
"The Terminator - Andrew Porter" - Rugby World Cup France 2023
Acrylic Paint on Canvas
This painting was purchased as a gift by a client for Andrews dad, Ernie and was gifted to Ernie on November 30th 2024, the day Ireland played Australia at the Aviva. Ireland winning on the day 22–19.
This painting was purchased as a gift by a client for Andrews dad, Ernie and was gifted to Ernie on November 30th 2024, the day Ireland played Australia at the Aviva. Ireland winning on the day 22–19.
"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.
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