2019 WATERCOLOURS AND OILS

DECEMBER 2019
Sibling Rivalry (or Carmel, Joan, Betty, Bernie and Anne :-)).
OCTOBER



AUGUST/SEPTEMBER

 This is the latest oil painting and it has found a good home.
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)
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


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

Skellig Puffins - (original sold) (prints available)

Skellig Puffins (2)

From my garden Snowdrops and Daffodils

From my garden Companula

From my imagination Cherry Blossom

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