More…of the latest

'Coffee Dock' East Pier Dun Laoghaire

This was one of my favourite watercolours this year. I hate to sound ‘cocky’, but, it sold out at a local gallery the week i put in up for sale. I was happy as i worked hard to get this right - it’s one chance with watercolour, no mistakes can be rectified…without doing serious damage that can be really noticed. I loved this composition - it has near infinity beyond the coffee dock, that’s what makes it special. Also what i loved doing this watercolour was the awning/ canvas roof. It has those ‘inviting’ stripes that say: “come in we’re here to serve you”.

'The Bandstand. St, Stephen's Green'

Another ‘finished’ watercolour. I liked the more loose style I’m slowly gaining over time. This is a true example above  from: St, Stephen’s Green in the heart of the city centre. A truly beautiful park. Has so many, many different tree’s and shrubs. A gardeners dream - guess that’s me! (I’m a landscape gardener) What attracted me to this particular area of the park was the bandstand, left of centre. A lovely piece of ‘furniture’ contrasted by the dark trees, this shows up it’s  cone type roof. The figures have given the whole painting purpose - without these, it would be ‘lost’ for sure, particularly the day that it was - very hot!

'The Barn House. Kilternan'

This is more vague in appearance than the ones’ above. maybe ’cause it’s a sketch. However, my favourite pieces of art are my sketches, they quite honestly say more to me than finished one’s at the best of times. I feel more can go into a sketch than a finished piece of art. As you can see - there’s no holds barred. Splotches, marks and stains with notes here and there. Thats a sketch, or a map as i say here a lot. The re-furbished house, or, barn to be specific, was gorgeous in the back round and against the  farmstead wild landscape. The natural stone walls attracted me to this scene. I had to whip out my sketch pad and did it in about fifteen minutes. it’s speed in learning to work out doors - the elements are your nemesis!