THE BEGINNINGS OF NEW DRAWINGS
This is how I start my work by approaching a new sketch.On the left you can see an image showing the rough lining and blocking in of pencil/graphite measuring up point against point from parts of the face against each other. Hopefully if I start with a good and accurate beginning the rest falls into place and I manage to get a finished sketch or drawing that produces a likeness.
SOME RECENT COMMISSIONS IN THE FORM OF WOODCUTS OVER THE PAST FEW MONTHS
I was asked to produce something in the form of a woodcut of SAUL Church in Co.Down, N.Ireland. A difficult theme in regards of capturing the local scene as well as the essence of a religious landscape which the client holds close to them on a personal level.
Interview with Helen Marks and Permindher Khatker from BBC Radio 4 for Open Countryside on location at ST.Johns point , Killough , County Down talking about my work and how some aspects of my works are inspired from the local landscape.
Upcoming NSPCC group show exhibiting amongst some of Irelands finest Irish Artists at the MAC live Belfast working with Carrie Neely art curator. A wonderful dipslay of work and honour to be showing my work amongst Irelands finest.
CULTURE NI REVIEW BY IRISH ARTS JOURNALIST LEE HENRY @ THE NERVE CENTRE , CO.DERRY
A review of my Exhibition "Drawings & Woodcuts" featured in Culture NI magazine by Irish Arts journalist Lee Henry talking at the Nerve Centre in Co.Derry, N.Ireland.
The Old man painting completed in oils on canvas, First painting of this type which is quite extreme in regards of detail and heavily exagerrated measuring 60cm x60cm. Still available to buy in the The Yard Gallery in Belfast.
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