Latest Sketches

Redshanks at stream

This is a sketch i did from our local park: Cabinteely Park, Co. Dublin. I saw these two lovely waders - redshanks, named aptly after their red legs and feet. They were sitting on the rocks looking one way and not moving - statuesque would be the word. Beautiful birds. I had to sketch them. When i came home i decided to paint them with watercolours. I left in a few notes, just like a diary so i had references to go back to. it’s essential to have written information when your doing any types of sketches. This gives you a ‘written reference’ as well as your sketch

Below is another sketch i did there and then. It’s of a very unusual building on ‘Packenham Rd’. Monkstown. A quaint suburb of Monkstown, Co. Dublin. If your familiar with the area - you will recognise this building straight away. The grounds are immaculate and well maintained. The surrounds..or garden, is full of the most beautiful shrubbery and roses. I didn’t know it is a ‘Quakers’ Center. I thought it was a Protestant or Anglican Church. I had to do the watercolour there and then as i had sometime on my hands. I always wanted to sketch this and glad now i have.

Quaker Center. Packenham Rd, Monkstown. Co.Dublin