16 September 2011

O'Connell Bridge

A4 size canvas (8.5" by 11")
Acrylic paint, acrylic canvas paper

A painting documenting the hustle and bustle of the famous O'Connell Bridge.

O'Connell Bridge (Droichead Uí Chonaill) is one of Dublin's most popular landmarks and is always busy. It crosses the river Liffey and joins O'Connell Street, D'Olier Street, Westmoreland Street and the south quays together.

The Giant's Causeway

A4 size canvas (8.5" by 11")
Acrylic paint, acrylic canvas paper

A wonderful painting of the Giant's Causeway in late summer.

The Giant's Causeway (Clochán an Aifir) is in Antrim. It is sure to delight and impress just about anyone, for it is made up almost completely of hexagonal rocks! This is a result of an age-old volcanic eruption.

The Cliffs of Moher

A4 size canvas (8.5" by 11")
Acrylic paint, acrylic canvas paper

The magnificance of the Cliffs of Moher captured in a painting, as well as the churning motion of the water.

The famed Cliffs of Moher (Aillte an Mhothair) are situated in Clare. They are nothing short of breathtaking, with people coming from all over the world just to see how stunning they are for themselves.

Four Courts

A4 size canvas (8.5" by 11")
Acrylic paint, acrylic canvas paper

An easy-on-the-eyes painting of Four Courts.

Four Courts (Na Ceithre Cúirteanna) is in Dublin. It is the Republic of Ireland's main building for court. The building was completed in 1802 and is right by the river Liffey.

Dock at Inishmore

A4 size canvas (8.5" by 11")
Acrylic paint, acrylic canvas paper

A delightful painting of an Irish dock that will excite any boating enthusiast.

The largest of the Aran Islands off the coast of Galway Bay (in, of course, Galway), Inishmore (Inis Mór) is notably picturesque; it's charming docks are no exception.

Dunluce Castle

A4 size canvas (8.5" by 11")
Acrylic paint, acrylic canvas paper

A bright and airy painting of the Dunluce Castle.

The Dunluce Castle (Dún Libhse) is located in Antrim. It is now in ruins and is almost surrounded in steep drops from the basalt it sits on. The building dates back to the late middle ages. 

The Rock of Cashel

A4 size canvas (8.5" by 11")
Acrylic paint, acrylic canvas paper

A beautiful painting of the famed Rock of Cashel.

The Rock of Cashel (Carraig Phádraig), located in South Tipperary, is a castle that dates back to the twelfth and thirteenth centuries. It is a popular landmark people from around the world enjoy visiting.

13 February 2011

The Temple Bar


A4 size canvas (8.5" x 11")
Acrylic paint, acrylic canvas paper

A richly coloured painting of the Temple Bar in Dublin.

The famous Temple Bar (Barra an Teampaill) pub has been an attraction in Dublin since 1840. It is situated in the vibrant Temple Bar area in the heart of Dublin city and attracts hundreds of thousands of tourists each year.