Power of the Sea: I will let the photographs speak for themselves. Hope you enjoy -S
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An Cladach – The Claddagh
When I think of Galway, a few distinct places come to my mind. An Cladach meaning “stoney shore” is one such place. It is commonly known in English as The Claddagh and is most recognisable for its soulful terrace of colours, its historic fishing village and of course the claddagh ring whose origin is a…
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Artist
This is what I wrote when I first painted this oil on canvas. “Me, an artist, not really. I paint to unwind, reflect and … So If in doubt, paint. Paint nature as nature never folds. Be at one with nature. Be with the scent, the colours, the textures, the changing temperatures but most of…
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Photography + Blackrock, Galway.
Photography is a major interest of mine. I think being in the moment wherever you are is so important but capturing that moment so it can live forever and remind you of that moment is equally as important. For my birthday I was lucky enough to get a gift of a camera. I have always…
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Killary Fjord
Fjord: A long, narrow, deep inlet of the sea between high cliffs, as in Norway, typically formed by submergence of a glaciated valley. (oxford dictionaries) This isn’t Norway. This Fjord exists in Connemara in the west of Ireland. It is an incredible sight which forms a natural partial border between Galway and Mayo. The paintings…
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Inspiring Landscapes – Kerry
If you’ve never been to Kerry, I’d recommend going. It has the most inspiring landscapes in Ireland and indeed the world. I took a boat trip out from Dingle Bay where I captured this photograph. This photograph is entitled “Edge”.
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Connemara Series
I am currently working on a Connemara series of Oil on canvas. This one is entitled Blurred Lines. It was a misty morning in the valley, the horizon was blurred. The landscape had lost its depth. I couldn’t see very far. There was a certain beauty in the slow-moving thin layers, which veiled the…
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