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As this is the year that celebrates the 250th anniversary of the birth of arguably the greatest composer that ever lived, Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827), I thought I would try doing a portrait of him as I am a fan of classical music. For this I decided to return to my original working media of pen and ink. It took a while but am quite satisfied with the result.

Portraits and life drawing not my usual forte, but have to say I enjoyed doing this. …

Never painted so often! Another one from the studio, with a change of atmosphere. 'Rainy Day at Selskar Street'. Again my favourite paper Saunders Waterford rough, 10x7.

'All Moored Up' at Wexford Quays. Another studio effort on Saunders Waterford rough 10x7.

Spent best part of the afternoon on this one from a photo. Three of Wexford's fleet of mussel-dredgers, featuring 'Ede Cunze', 'Cecilia' and 'Noordster', moored alongside at Common Quay.…

Well, as we are all doing our best to self isolate at the current time, it is nice to relieve some of the trying hours by indulging in some painting. Because of the 'lockdown' restrictions it is a great excuse to catch up on some work in the studio, spare room or on the kitchen table. Staying safe now is our main priority, and staying indoors is our best way of helping those health care workers on the front-line to cope with their daunting and dangerous work. Here are two I did recently from…

Great Day Out, In  Monknewtown Community Hall, and environs,  Some Still Life, Printmaking, and Plein Air, Thanks Sally…

Last September we were the guests of OPW at the biodiversity Festival in the Walled Garden of the Phoenix Park.  It was a wonderful day.  Here are the paintings done on that day.  They have never been seen before!

Caroline Carroll.  Graphite…

A wonderful exhibition, worth a few return visits. I didnt get a group photograph but I think Kyrle did - you can add it on here if you like Kyrle. A few of us tried sketching in Merrion Sq afterwards and Kevin went to great extremes to find a few roofs to paint in the city centre…

Thank you Sally for a lovely paint out today, it is a great location. I missed you in the courtyard when I had my camera but is that you reflected in the teapot ?…

Bringing my two little nephews Bobby and Jamie to school the other morning, couldn't resist this photo which I thought would make a nice painting.  Happy with the result.

Did a bit of work on the Howth lighthouse sketch from some time back, with a some sennelier paints I got as a birthday gift, I have say I like the feel of these watercolours. very rich clean pans and a lovely spread to them.…

Sean dodged the photo sorry Sean

Is that bird threatening me?…

peter , who travelled all the way from co cavan to  Donegal for todays  paint out, then all the way home to Cavan afterwards, now thats what we call dedication for ya. Nice to have meet you peter.