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Art - Artists
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Hi, What do you look for in my paintings of Ireland? …the
new spirit of Ireland, …her timelessness, …the muted color
of her soft landscape, …or, the oh-so-fleeting magical light
that pervades her?Perhaps it is the poetic, lyrical, almost
romantic, feeling of nostalgia,that you look for. All these
facets of her, and much more, are in my mind as I travel
the length and breadth of this island,-to capture her in
paint. My studio is nestled in the hills ,underneath the
Comeragh Mountains above, which overlook the Atlantic Ocean.
From here, I endeavour to capture the feel of Ireland in
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The award winning writer Michael Coady said of his work
''Martin Quigley makes paintings that one could happily
co-habit with, run away with, and set up house.'' Dr John
Ennis said, ''His is an original Celtic love of colour.'' more » |
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"I completed my degree in Limerick School of Art &
Design and have since been based in Waterford, Ireland continuing
to print and paint along with drawings and commissioned
pieces of a wide variety. My own work is mostly abstract
focusing on shapes & patterns found in everyday forms"
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"Currently based in Waterford, I was born in Limerick,
Ireland where I recieved my degree at the Limerick College
of Art & Design. Printing is very addictive, once you
have tried it you're hooked!.
I have been printing since 1994 and my work consists mainly
of etchings, drypoints and monoprints. Each piece is handprinted
using century old techniques. All of the prints are limited
editions, but I also do one-off pencil drawings, watercolours,
illustrations and I welcome commissions." more » |
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Most of my work is done without the use of colour changing
filters. Because of this often the window for taking shots
is very brief indeed, a matter of minutes in fact. Breathtaking
Irish scenery is all around us, but good light opportunities
are rare. Thus making the series all the more unique. This
therefore should be of interest to anyone in love with Ireland
and her unforgettable countryside." more »
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Kay Forristal, a native of Listowel Co.Kerry and currently
living in Waterford with her husband John and two of her
four children, discovered this gift of creative expressions
during a period of personal development. She has had poetry
published in Ireland and England and has been interviewed
by Gay Byrne on his morning show. Her products are people
orientated, heart-felt and meaningful. Who knows what hidden
message the written word may yield? more »
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"I am a self taught artist and I have been painting
since I was Five years old. I probably got my artistic talent
from my Grandfather who was a Cartographer based in Phoenix
Park, Dublin. Himself and two others covered the whole of
the South-East updating all the ordinance survey maps of
the coast line between 1903 and 1912.It gives me a great
sense of pride to have produced a piece of artwork that
no-one else has done before. I would like to think that
my map is colorful and informative and depicts Ireland's
greatest sport, which is played all over the world". more »
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