"Direction" Print

Frankie Carroll (Irish, b 1970) is an abstract artist based in Cork City, Ireland. He is a member of Visual Artists Ireland the representative body for professional visual artists in Ireland. With an early affinity for the world of art, he regrettably set aside his passion during my formative years due to self-doubt regarding his abilities. However, a transformative encounter with "The Artist's Way" several years ago rekindled the flame within him. Embracing art as a personal creative sanctuary, he embarked on a journey that transcended self-imposed limitations. Through the expressive medium of abstract painting, he discovered a profound sense of fulfillment and self-discovery. This resurgence in his artistic pursuits has been nothing short of transformative. Being an abstract artist is an exhilarating journey into the boundless realms of creativity. It's a dance between chaos and intention, where each brushstroke or gesture on the canvas is a heartbeat, a pulsating rhythm of emotions and ideas. The canvas becomes a playground for imagination, a realm where colors, shapes, and textures converge to tell a story that transcends the confines of the tangible world. There's an inexplicable love for art that courses through the veins, a passion that fuels the desire to express the ineffable and explore the uncharted territories of the mind. It's a process of surrendering to the whispers of inspiration and allowing them to guide the hand, a profound act of trust in the innate creative force that resides within. The act of painting becomes a form of meditation, a communion with the innermost self, and a celebration of the limitless possibilities that art can offer.