Sketches i made recently.

'Country Road, Kilternan'

This is yet another sketch i did a few weeks ago while not busy, which is rare! Maybe i am lazy though and should sketch more. I think this might make a good finished painting - maybe in oils. It deserves strong colours, and , i think oil is the medium for it. What drew me to this was the serenity of the scene and the colours of the trees. The road gives a feeling of  emptiness in the desolate landscape. A well know Irish Artist: Trevor Geoghagen is a master at this type of perspective. He loves country roads, barns, and all things relating to his beloved Co Wicklow.

'Trawlers in dock ready to unload'

This painting was done on the spot. It was painted very quickly, as i had to hurry to avoid the rain coming down. Watercolour and rain don’t go hand in hand! I was happy with the out come - even though it was done quickly, i feel you can work more diligently and effectively, as your senses are more heightened when your under pressure. I must admit - i love the transparent colours of the trawlers. Marine life never seizes to amaze me. This will probably be the start of a painting to be. I can relate to these scenes as there’s an empathy when i put brush to canvas.

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