These paintings were produced as part of an investigation into the colours and stains at hand in a variety of natural locations. Each work is unique, site specific and dependent on the season. This study was done in August.
Food and Fire
Inspired by a woodland setting in Wicklow. Created with charcoal, bilberry and bracken ferns.
Bilberry Swirls
This experiment was done to explore the variety of tones, shades and hues possible from just one material.
Summer Meadow
Produced in a meadow setting in Offaly. Colours are derived from clay, meadowsweet, fireweed, buttercup, flax and charcoal.