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On the Weir, Near Kells

It had become mostly cloudy by afternoon, and I found it difficult to see anything interesting to paint. Inevitably, I got drawn towards the rushing water in the mill race beside the weir. However, to get this view I had to make my way out onto the weir - not as crazy as it sounds, because the water level was low, so the weir was mostly above water. However, I almost fell in twice while stepping back to look at the painting. Hopefully, it was worth the risk!

12" x 10" Oil on MDF Board

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Comment by Karen Scannell on May 8, 2012 at 17:07: Michaels Half Day on Location Workshop, "Movement in Water" is being held in Innistigue, on Monday, July 30th, as part of the" Art In The Open Festival" this year.... CHECK OUT : ART IN THE OPEN WEBSITE for more details......

Comment by Michael McGuire on May 8, 2012 at 14:53: Thanks Karen. That's right, I'll reveal all in Inistiogue (maybe I should re-phrase that unless I scare everyone away!).

Comment by Karen Scannell on May 8, 2012 at 14:37: These look great Michael......I always knew you were an adrenalin junkie !! Love how you've conveyed the speed of the water beneath your feet .... now how did you do that ??? ( I guess all will be revealed at AIO this year)?????

Comment by Michael McGuire on May 8, 2012 at 11:20: Thanks Deirdre.

Comment by deirdre shanny on May 8, 2012 at 9:01: wonderful Michael.

Comment by Michael McGuire on May 7, 2012 at 19:51: Thanks Sally.

Comment by Michael McGuire on May 7, 2012 at 19:49: Thanks Terry. Make sure tp post yours!

Comment by Sally Downey on May 7, 2012 at 18:57: Very accurately titled, Michael, - ON as opposed to At (ref. your blog photo). Great sense of the rush of water and lovely play of light on the willow leaves.

Comment by Terence Gillespie on May 7, 2012 at 18:49: Really like this one Michael. It has everything - movement, composition, balance, recession, atmosphere. There really is nothing weird about it, that is except for the painting location.