Basically,
It’s all about the colour.
I get all my inspiration from the colour I see all around me, It can be in nature or in man-made objects. Either way, if its colourful , it just grabs my attention, I see colour before I see anything else. I am immediately drawn to it and it fills me with joy. I see a colour combination I love and It makes me want to recreate it .
My process
I start by exploring patterns, colour and composition, elements of what I learned in my textile design degree. I love experimenting with new materials and using a colour on colour approach, exploring colour, shape, form and pattern. Interspersing some characters, or with just simple geometrics and line drawing, then working over it all with hand drawn pattern and elemental brush strokes. My next exhibition ‘Wildflowers’ is due to take place at Ballyroan Library, Rathfarnham, September 2020.
My vision
My vision is to create abstract art, drawing inspiration from my life experience that inspires joy in the viewer and brings life to contemporary interior or family spaces. I have developed a keen interest in how colour can play an important role in our daily lives. My mission is to spread the joy of colour where I can.
New 'Wildflowers' Collection
The inspiration for my new collection has come from the spontaneity of colour in nature, I love seeing colour explode in a field of green and how different lines and shapes appear beside each other, I want to try to capture the energy of that. I am also experimenting with different ways of laying down layers of intense colour sometimes working in reverse using negative space drawing . This leads to elements of surprise with the colour in the piece..
My Story
I graduated in Textile Design in 1997 from NCAD, Dublin. I have had a varied career to date, including gallery and retail management and teaching. I have gradually moved into the role of full time artist / art educator over the past 12 years . I live in Dublin with my husband and 2 Kids and endeavour to live life colourfully !
I sell Original Paintings and Limited Edition prints , as well as a few other colour splashes for your home, something to suit every budget. Commissions welcome, get in touch to discuss a personalised piece of original Artwork or if you are interested in a creative collaboration with me .
Exhibitions
To date I have had 3 solo exhibitions as well as exhibiting at Gifted, Showcase and House at the RDS. I have completed many projects including student collaborations in various schools around Dublin . I also trade regularly at Bushy Park Market when it’s in season from MARCH- OCTOBER .
September 2020
Wildflowers
Launching virtually Feb 25th 2021
Wildflowers Exhibition
If restrictions lift Back in June 2021
Bushy Park Market
1st -28th September 2018