Upperchurch Village from Moher Painting

I was born and grew up in Dublin, Ireland, where I live and work presently. I have strong family connections with Tipperary, and I often enjoy to visit there, to enjoy the beautiful Irish countryside. I am relaxed and inspired by being in the outdoors. I paint in oils on canvas in a realistic style. I enjoy the vibrant colours and texture of oils. I use artists grade oils for their richness of pigment. My paintings are inspired from observation and imagination. I love nature and the great outdoors and I am interested in portraying people within such environments within my paintings. I am inspired by artists who use colour in a vibrant way to create realistic paintings, which are also more than just a direct replica of what is observed. Artists who inspire me include Nicholas Verrall, Gustav Klimt, Van Gogh and Stephen Quiller.