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 …