Wild Birch, Burren

Wild Birch, Burren - oil/panel - 7"x5"

I realize its not the best time to be posting images of upright trees, considering the havoc Super Storm Sandy is continuing to cause on the east coast of the United States. But I just couldn't resist this composition which was painted along one of the quiet green roads close to where I live in the Burren. This cropped composition consists of loose paint strokes depicting just wall, tree, sky and a hint of the limestone landscape.

Windblown Tree, Ballyvaughan Pier

Windblown Tree, Ballyvaughan Pier - oil on linen - 12"x9"

This is the second time I have returned to this place to paint.
There exists a palpable energy to these trees that cling onto the wall of the pier.
The light here can be amazing, and quite dazzling at times, as the differing weather blows in from the Atlantic.

Braving the changing light and weather is just a couple of the many challenges that direct outdoor painting presents. I enjoy embracing those challenges.

Special thanks to Cliff and Ann from Washinton D.C for sending me on this photo of me a work.

Close to Green, towards a Forest & Article

Close to Green, towards a Forest - oil/canvas - 14"x10"

p.s this wee article was recently dropped in the door by my neighbor.

Over Sheds, near Fanore

Over Sheds, near Fanore - oil/canvas - 14"x10"

Trailer

 

Trailer - oil on canvas - 12"x10

Iridescent Vibrations

 

Iridescent Vibrations,  - oil on canvas - 12"x10"
with red roof and window.

Refraction

Refraction -oil/panel - 7"x5"

Bath by a Shed Wall

 

Bath by a Shed Wall - oil/panel - 7"x5"

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Two Barrels

 

Two Barrels - oil/panel - 7"x5"

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Gable Wall

 

Gable Wall -oil/panel- 7"x5"
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Over the next couple of weeks I will post up some smaller oil studies like this piece.
Have had the chance to create quite a few of this smaller observational paintings during the last couple of months. It's brilliant to get out with these small panels, and search for my subject.
When I get home and return to work in the studio I always feel 'all warmed up', refreshed and ready to paint.