Trompe L’Oeil Fish
Posted on April 24th, 2013
Time to finish this painting now and on to the next!
Underwater in my studio
Posted on February 22nd, 2013
There’s an eerie feeling now when you walk into the studio!!! Do we need breathing apparatus? Read More...
Underwater progress
Posted on January 31st, 2013
Work is going on in my studio to paint a ‘trompe l’oeil’ triptych giving the impression we are looking into a large underwater fish tank. This painting has been commissioned for a property in Majorca. Keep watching for progress!
It's difficult to make the sand disappear into the distance underwater
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New project
Posted on January 12th, 2013
Today we started work on a triptych destined for Majorca. The idea is to make believe that three recessed arches are views into an aquarium with exotic fish.
They are small, medium and large, the largest canvas being approx three metres by four. All painted in Golden acrylics on Polymural. Watch this space for illustrations coming tomorrow! Read More...
Self portraits
Posted on November 23rd, 2012
Artists aren't vain! They just feel happy that the model doesn't mind how long the painting takes!
Have you ever thought that artists must be very vain if they paint themselves?
Let me explain: artists are the only people who don’t mind how long it takes! If you are your own model there’s no fidgeting, no complaining, no guilt…. just an endless opportunity to explore every wrinkle and nuance of colour.
I have done it many times and found it fascinating!
Here’s my latest! Read More...
Progress of Trompe L’Oeil Mural for Colortrend, Dublin
Posted on October 26th, 2012
Hello again, Read More...
Progress of a trompe l’oeil mural
Posted on October 24th, 2012
I’ve decided to write about the progress of a mural from concept/design to installation on a wall – in this case, the wall of a well known paint supplier in Dublin – Colortrend. Read More...
Trompe L’Oeil blog
Posted on October 22nd, 2012
Hi! This is my first blog post! Read More...