Varnishing Day at the 196th RHA Annual Exhibition

Varnishing Day at the 196th RHA Annual Exhibition

Yesterday was Varnishing Day at the 196th RHA Annual Exhibition.It’sone of the highlights of the Irish art calendar, and a really lovely day to be part of. The galleries were packed throughout the afternoon, 1421 people attended, and there was a great atmosphere across the 

Painting a Vintage Lenci Doll

Painting a Vintage Lenci Doll

I painted this small oil portrait of a vintage Lenci doll as a birthday gift, so I wanted it to be something special. The painting is a portrait of a vintage Lenci doll, capturing its distinctive expression and characte. Lenci dolls were first produced in 

The €23 Tripod I Love for Plein Air Painting

The €23 Tripod I Love for Plein Air Painting

I just re-bought this €23 tripod, and honestly, I love it. I was previously using a professional tripod that cost me hundreds of euros, but this lightweight one has completely surprised me. It’s proof that a great plein air setup doesn’t have to be expensive