Feb
4
2012
Here is a simple step by step of my scraperboard technique. This is the initial pencil drawing of Gort an Choirce>>
Once I’ve transferred it to a piece of black scraperboard>> I begin scraping out the white areas
More white is gradually revealed……..

Adjustments made, the piece is now finished.
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Dec
11
2011

I currently have a small pop up exhibition in The Wine Buff >>
The shop is located on the Triangle in Ranelagh. If you like wine it’s a really great store.
The work will be on display there till January, please call in if you are passing.
no comments | tags: Cashel na gor, Cashelnagore, Donegal, Dunfanaghy, Gort an Choirce, gortahork, ireland, landscape, traditional house | posted in Exhibitions, scraperboard, scratchboard
Nov
28
2011

I’m lucky to be one of the 10 finalists for the Fire- Illustration Competition.
Exhibition is opening this Thursday night at 6pm
Thanks to all at Fire>>
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Aug
26
2011

Here’s another sample of some work from my upcoming solo show at The United Arts Club>>
A scraperboard of Tory Island>>
no comments | tags: Donegal, Gort an Choirce, gortahork, ireland, Irish History, landscape, Toraigh, tory island, traditional house | posted in Exhibitions, scraperboard, scratchboard