Christmas in Killarney

It is Coming up to Christmas and The Back Lane Gallery is getting into the swing of things. The gallery will be filled with Beautiful painting by local artists from around Kerry. Handmade crafts such as jewelery, pottery, hand made cards, prints, etc. are all there under one roof. Please join us for our Christmas Exhibition and our One year anniversary on the 3rd of December from 7pm until 9pm. Mulled wine homemade nibbles and live music! 10% off of any painting on the night! http://www.christmasinkillarney.com/

I have been inspired!

The colours of autumn in Ireland are not like Upstate NY, but they are still beautiful in their own way.  The leaves don't have that explosion of colour you get in New York but the landscapes does turn the most incredible colours.  The grass turns a golden colour after the hay has been cut, the heather turns to a wonderful shade of burnt sienna.  The sky are heavy with clouds and compliment the autumn pallet perfectly.

Red Boat 14" x 18"
oil on linen

I love being in the gallery.  It is a lovely place to paint as well.  And paint I do.  Every day you will find me in my little corner painting away.  The problem is I so not get allot of time to paint plein air or to go out and get reference photos.  I was lucky enough to get permission from a wonderful photographer Michael Herman http://www.skelligphototours.com/ to use in photo of a red fishing boat for my latest painting.  Thank you very much Michael, the composition was perfect!