Sketch plan
Working out a plan for a Scraperboard. Sanguine and black on paper.
Varnishing Day at the RHA
Yesterday was Varnishing Day at the RHA, it was great to see everyone there. The Royal Hibernian Academy 195th Annual exhibition is now open to the public. Running 26th May – 3rd Aug, 2025 My Scraperboard piece is on display. “Rope & Stones” Unique Scraperboard 46x33cm 193 The exhibition can be viewed here>>
National Drawing Day
I finished the Scraperboard piece that I worked on as a demonstration for National Drawing Day in the United Arts Club>> Final Scraperboard plus the amount done on the day. Thanks to everyone who came along. #nationaldrawingday #artsclub #irishart #contemporaryart #drawing #georgiandublin #irishart #irishartist #scraperboard #scratchboard #unitedartsclub
195th RHA Annual Exhibition
Delighted to hear my work was accepted to this years RHA. Over 4,600 works were entered, 685 were selected for the second round and 420 artworks have now been selected in the final round. The 195th RHA Annual Exhibition will open to the public on Monday, 26 May 2025. #irishart #irishartist #scraperboard #scratchboard #RHA #RHAAnnualExhibition #RoyalHibernianAcademy…
Work in progress
A small detail from a larger Scraperboard that I am working on. #irishart #irishartist #scraperboard #scratchboard
The Sir William Orpen Prize Awards
I was thrilled to win second place in The Sir William Orpen Prize Awards at the weekend. Congratulations to Catherine Barron who was also a runner up. A well deserved first place went to Ciaran Taylor, congratulations. Thanks to the judges Liz O’Kane and Mick O’Dea PPRHA and Dominic Lee for running the Orpen Prize>> There…
Sir William Orpen Prize
Some good news, I was selected for the shortlist of the inaugural Sir William Orpen Prize @sirwilliamorpenprize. Orphen’s self portrait ‘Ready to start’ was the theme. #irishart #irishartist #scraperboard #scratchboard #selfportrait #sirwilliamorpenprize
Christmas Goose
Another of my works available here… The Doorway Gallery>> Christmas Stocking fillers 2024 Ideal Christmas presents of small works. 24 South Frederick Street, Dublin 2 Mulled wine & Festive treats! All are welcome! Gallery open Sundays, till December 24th. #scraperboard #scratchboard #irishart #irishartist #TheDoorwayGallery @thedoorwaygallery #fowl #bird #goose #ChristmasGoose
Christmas Stocking fillers
Another of my works available here… The Doorway Gallery Christmas Stocking fillers 2024 >> Ideal Christmas presents of small works. Come along this Saturday between 2-5pm in the city centre location to celebrate the launch of the annual Christmas show. Saturday 30th 2-5pm 24 South Frederick Street, Dublin 2 Mulled wine & Festive treats! All…
Christmas Stocking fillers
Another of my works available here… The Doorway Gallery Christmas Stocking fillers 2024>> Ideal Christmas presents of small works. Come along this Saturday between 2-5pm in the city centre location to celebrate the launch of the annual Christmas show. Saturday 30th 2-5pm 24 South Frederick Street, Dublin 2 Mulled wine & Festive treats! All are…