October 2011 Blog Posts (14)

I have just been looking at the site for Robert Perry and he is the ultimit in outdoor painting. A british modern exponent of this art, he creates his own equiptment and paints quite large paintings outside.  He has also apered in several programs.Worth a look at. Just type in the name in the serch bar.

Just recieved email from Plein Eire. Im looking forward to trying out the new "Painting at home for the winter" idea. Certainly makes a lot of sense to be able to work from the comfort of your studio especially if todays weather is anything to go on. We all had a wonderful day at the Altamont Gardens in Carlow on Sunday. Made a lot of new friends. I met Shiela Foley and she invited me to join Grahame Booth's workshop in Kilkenny. My daughter Heather Blackmore and I had a great weekend of…

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PEBV Paintout Tara 22.10.2011  Click here to see what happened - if anything - when Gerry closed the boot of his car.…







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WELL DONE ALL YOU DEDICATED PAINTAHOLICS WHO BRAVED TODAY's HARSH WEATHER AND TURNED THEIR COLLAR TO THE COLD ,DAMP, NORTH-EASTERLY WINDS AND RAIN THAT PREVAILED ON THE TOP OF THE HILL OF TARA.  

I KNOW YOU  WILL ALL AGREE WITH ME ABOUT THE MAGNIFICENT VISTAS AND VALLEYS THAT MAKE UP THIS PICTURESQUE IMAGE,....... REGARDLESS OF WEATHER.…

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I havent been out painting in almost three weeks, boy i kind of missed it. Went out today and should have stayed at home and worked in studio. but I had to get out. I had an unfinshed painting from another trip to Five Fingers strand which I thought would be a good bases to start with.Well I went down to the beach first to walk the dog, before returning to the car park high above the strand. Took a few pictuers and promtly steped of a rock and tristed my anckel, not badley just enough to cause… Read on...

Kevin Lewis and John Cullinan in a discussion about the use of time...............................................................:)

Many thanks to Geraldine Donohoue for suggesting Altamont for this week...hope your back has recovered ? ? We were blessed with beautiful weather all day, which showed the area, at it's best.

Altamont was stunning, with plenty of…

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Is it just me or is there a certin amount of comercial intrests starting to move in to the site . Are we begining to loose the primary intent to gather people together for the purpous of painting. Should the self intrests of the more profesionl members be catered for elsewhere.

PEBV Sonairte Paint out 15.10.2011 Who would have guessed Hallow E'en is on the way.  Clockwise from the pumpkin - Dee, Caroline, Alison, Patrick, Ruth, Sally, Anna and Jackie. Great turnout to-day.  And the weather wasn't too bad. Now and then the grey turned to mist but we were able to paint and I think… Read on...

Here's a blog by Eric Michaels on painting without an initial drawing; the advantages and method used. 

http://enpleinairpro.com/EnPleinZone/newsletters/oct11.html

In it, Michaels talks about carving out the subject (2 swans) by painting the background.

This seemed apt because anyone who watched the Art in the Open 2011 video will have seen Lori Putnam painting a crowd scene on Main Street,…

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Well, I can't keep away for long ! My mate Keith and I are heading west to Galway for my book signing and Demo on Sat 22nd then we head northwards to Achill Island to capture a little more of the magic and inspiration of the place.

 The Western Light Art Gallery is taking in a body of my work of Achill scenes early next year so I hope you can get to see them. We have…

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I will be doing a Demo and book signing of my new book at The Kenny Gallery in Galway on Sat 22nd Oct at 2pm so it would be good to see you if you can make it.

There is a chapter on my travels throughout Ireland as well as all my other travels.…

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Six stalwarts ignored the forebodings of the weather forecasters and turned up for Balbriggan Paintout.  Our optimism was rewarded with a beautiful day, windy but with hot sunshine. Go to - http://pix.ie/yllas/album/423617 - to see the… Read on...

I was fortunite to visit the original gallery about seven years ago, and it was a very well laid out show, including the contemporaries. Each artist had their own space, laid out next to each other. From what i can remember it was quite a walk, but well worth it. They are brilliant examples of plein air painting at its best. I hope that the show in the Dulwich Picture Gallry is as  good. I would encourage you if you are in Torento go mand see the original exhibition space.

Dee, Patrick, Sally and Alison.

 

It would have been good if it hadn't rained. Had a great welcome from Sonairte people and enjoyed the chat and coffee anyway.  Promised to meet again in a few weeks in Sonairte.  Our monthly paintout is scheduled for next Saturday in Balbriggan. More details from…

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