I live in South Dublin, within a stretch of the Dublin Mountains. Prior to becoming a full time artist, my former path was in finance, but my passion to paint shone through in the end.
Primarily self-taught, I have always loved painting and have developed a style encompassing a diverse range of influences.
I am one of the founder members of the Knocklyon Art Group. Its primary objective is to create a greater awareness of the arts and to enhance the cultural identity within the community.
I find inspiration all around me and never tire studying the vastness of colour within nature. The dramatic and expansive skies contrasted against romantic setting suns, dense forests and rugged coastlines. These restless elemental forces that shape the Irish landscape cast a spiritual energy. I attempt to capture the essence of these subjects in order to reflect and celebrate this timeless beauty in my work.
I also like to explore the abstract, where I employ the use of palette knives to apply thick layers of oil / mixed media. The result is a highly textured finish thus conveying an emotional response to a raw energy.
My work can also be viewed most Sundays on Merrion Square.