Painting Ticknock in the Dublin Mountains

Painting Ticknock in the Dublin Mountains

On a Sunday afternoon I headed up to Ticknock in the Dublin Mountains for a plein air painting session. Ticknock is one of those places that feels surprisingly rural considering how close it is to the city. Within minutes of leaving the car park the 

Painting Portraits from Life

Painting Portraits from Life

Painting portraits from life has become one of my favourite ways to stay sharp and keep learning. On Sundays, I join a small invited group of painters at the United Arts Club in Dublin for portrait practice — a relaxed but focused environment where we 

How I Started Plein Air Painting in Ireland

How I Started Plein Air Painting in Ireland

People are often surprised when they hear that painting wasn’t something I grew up doing. I always loved art — I spent years with a camera in my hand, visiting museums, studying light, noticing details — but I never imagined I’d one day be standing