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Tonalism vs Colourism
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This topic gives rise to frequent heated arguments on line regarding which approach is "correct" or best for representational painting. I replied to a question on Wetcanvas (…Read on...
Started this discussion. Last reply by Michael McGuire Aug 15, 2012.
William Wray
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I just thought I'd share a couple of links to artist Bill Wray's website and blog. Bill used to do a lot of plein air work, putting life and limb in danger in some seriously dangerous parts of Los…Read on...
Started this discussion. Last reply by Michael McGuire Jul 15, 2010.
Henry Hensche - A Modern Impressionist Master?
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I did a couple of workshops a few years back with Californian artist, Susan Sarback, (www.lightandcolor.com). Susan studied for many years with…Read on...
Started this discussion. Last reply by Michael McGuire Jul 3, 2010.
Photographing Paintings
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I know that many of us have difficulty photographing our paintings. Since most of us prefer to spend our time painting rather than learning about photography, it would be great if we all shared our…Read on...
Started this discussion. Last reply by Sandra Corrigan Breathnach Mar 13, 2010.
Welcome, Michael McGuire!
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Late Afternoon, Hook Head
Colour with water added
Cliffs Near Fethard
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Hazy Sunlight, Near Inistiogue
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Making an Exhibition of Myself!
I have an exhibition running at the moment in the Cedars Hotel, Rosslare Strand (continues until 29th September), and to draw attention to it, I've decided to paint occasionally in the hotel lobby. I did my first session last Wednesday afternoon and got this far after about three hours or so (the painting is 20" x 24" oil on canvas - I'm using a small plein air study as a reference - the scene is near the Blasket Interpretive Centre in West Kerry):-…
Read on...Posted on August 28, 2012 at 15:26 — 16 Comments
Another Studio Painting from Plein Air Reference
I just completed this studio painting, based on a plein air I did in 2010. One of my favourite places to paint, this spot is on the coast road between Fethard and Hook Head.
Autumn Afternoon, Carnivan Bay
(24" x 30" Oil on Canvas)
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Posted on December 5, 2011 at 15:27
Some Studio Work from Plein Air Reference
I started to so some larger studio paintings from plein air reference material a few weeks ago. I've been concentrating on not just copying plein airs on a larger scale (nigh impossible anyway), but rather embellishing them by doing things like adding figures, playing around with texture, and using varying brushstrokes. These are my most recent three:-
Summer Morning, Coumeenoole (West Kerry)
(24" x 18" Oil on Canvas)
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Read on...Posted on November 25, 2011 at 9:46 — 12 Comments
Rob Ijbema's "Car a Day" Blog
I'm a huge motorsport fan and get my daily fix from this blog. For those of you who may not be aware of another aspect of Rob's art, here's the link:-
http://www.car-a-day.blogspot.com/
These are not plein air, because, for many of them, Rob has not yet perfected the art of time travel, but it sure looks so!
Posted on August 11, 2010 at 16:29
Comment Wall (35 comments)
- At 16:04 on May 31, 2012,
Paul Cullen said…
Hi Michael I had a great day at the Wild Fowl Santuary. Thanks for making me so welcome. Hope the sunny south east supplies us with some more good sunny days.
- At 20:55 on February 24, 2012,
Carol Robb said… Hi Michael... It wasn't me who mentioned it, but Tullow does have a riverside walk. If it helps, I can go and do a recce re access and parking as I don't live far from there. Unfortunately I won't be able to join you all for this Sunday, or next, as my one and only nephew is coming over to visit us, so fingers crossed for the one after.
- At 16:00 on February 24, 2012, Carol Robb said…
Hi Michael,
Many thanks for making me so welcome. I thoroughly enjoyed our paint out at Johnstown Castle but was unfortunately unable to go to Curracloe due to a tummy bug. I'm looking forward to meeting you all again at the next paint out.
- At 15:43 on July 13, 2011,
John Mc Manus said… Hi Michale,
Yes Michael, it's the same me! Left EI since the end of 2009 though and self-employed now. Looking forward to participating in the paint-outs at the end of the month and catching up with you again.
Best,
John
- At 9:43 on May 7, 2011,
Margaret Kent said…
- Lovely work Michael!
You have really raised the bar for Dingle 9!
- At 13:11 on May 2, 2011,
Breda Stacey said… Michael, your painting from St. Mullins is strong and wonderful. I really love it. You caught the intensity of the place.
- At 10:10 on April 21, 2011,
Karen Scannell said… CONGRATULATIONS MR. McGUIRE ...you've reached 100 postings on the Plein Eire Site!!!!!!!!!!!
Should you get a prize or something??? ;)
- At 17:57 on April 18, 2011,
kate beagan said… - thanks for that Michael, That old place is next door and I never really looked at it before, its amazing what one sees when they are in a painterly mood... the light was lovely, I love that the weather is warming up.
- At 22:01 on March 3, 2011,
ANNEMARIE BOURKE said… - I completely agree, thanks for that
- At 20:36 on March 3, 2011, ANNEMARIE BOURKE said…
I find that the brightest lights die back as they dry and just need hitting to get it back..........I also put them straight into a frame so I can judge them as they dry
and I often finish them in the frame
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