2019 WATERCOLOURS AND OILS
DECEMBER 2019
OCTOBER
AUGUST/SEPTEMBER
This is the latest oil painting and it has found a good home.
JUNE & JULY
These were very busy months but with a challenge from ARTLIMERICK for a pig painting, I managed to produce these two little watercolours
MAY
Montbretia along the West Clare coast at sunset
APRIL
APPROACHING THE ROCKS (THE SKELLIGS)
OILS - ON SHOW IN CASEYS, RAHEEN, LIMERICK FOR APRIL AND MAY
I found this challenge really helped my and informed my painting in other mediums. I learned that it is so important to get your drawing right before you apply paint.
The process is use:
APRIL MAY JUNE 2019
January February March 2019
I've been trying to keep the watercolour journey going so I did these little pictures in January/Feb/March
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| Sibling Rivalry (or Carmel, Joan, Betty, Bernie and Anne :-)). |
AUGUST/SEPTEMBER
This is the latest oil painting and it has found a good home.
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| Beneath the Cherry Blossom (SOLD) |
JUNE & JULY
These were very busy months but with a challenge from ARTLIMERICK for a pig painting, I managed to produce these two little watercolours
MAY
Montbretia along the West Clare coast at sunset
APRIL
APPROACHING THE ROCKS (THE SKELLIGS)
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| Approaching the rocks (The Skelligs) Oil on stretched canvas frame |
OILS - ON SHOW IN CASEYS, RAHEEN, LIMERICK FOR APRIL AND MAY
I found this challenge really helped my and informed my painting in other mediums. I learned that it is so important to get your drawing right before you apply paint.
The process is use:
- Complete the drawing of your subject paying particular attention to composition. Draw a subject you like and one where you can visualise the outcome.
- Mask off any areas that will be white or highlights - using appropriate size and brush shapes - make sure to wash the bush immediately after use in warm soapy water and rinse well. Allow masking to dry completely - go away and do something else while drying.
- Mix several shades (at least 3) of each colour you intend to use. Plan well.
- Starting at the top, apply first layer of pre-mixed colours or a wash.
- Don't over-work - less is more in watercolour painting.
- Work up the shades
- Apply highlights or take off paint using water and kitchen towel
- Peel off masking
- Pen in details
- Sign and leave it alone.
- Leave the painting to sit for a week to see if you need to make minor adjustments and remember
- do not expect every attempt to be a masterpiece.
APRIL MAY JUNE 2019
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| Little Red Cow (Watercolour) (SOLD) |
January February March 2019
I've been trying to keep the watercolour journey going so I did these little pictures in January/Feb/March
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| Skellig Puffins - (original sold) (prints available) |
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| Skellig Puffins (2) |
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| From my garden Snowdrops and Daffodils |
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| From my garden Companula |
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| From my imagination Cherry Blossom |
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