David Dunne Art

'Metallica Live' 76x61cm Acrylic painting

2012-02-03T08:45:00.000-08:00

Here is latest painting of Metallica front man James Hetfield. Once again I have used acrylics for this piece I am really enjoying them at the moment and doing alot of experimenting.

I tried to layer this painting alot which gives a pretty cool effect and acrylics are perfect for it. Also I continue to bring more and more color into my work and keep learning.

Color adds a whole new dimension to the painting process which I am really enjoying.

"Belfast Boy" George Best

2011-12-20T14:18:00.000-08:00

Here is an oil painting I just finished of the 'Belfast Boy', George Best, it's 50x40cm. A true football genius! This was a commisioned painting. Dave

Marlon Brando The Godfather

2011-10-31T08:28:00.000-07:00

Here is painting I just finished of Marlon Brando from his most memorable performance as The Godfather.

This is an oil painting that. I am still using acrylics but this painting was left unfinished and I finally got the time to finish it. It measures 50x60cm any comments would be appreciated as usual.

Manchester united legend Eric Cantona

2011-09-16T08:33:00.000-07:00

Here is two new acrylic paintings of Manchester united legend Eric Cantona. I really enjoyed doing these two paintings and introducing a lot of color into my work.

I am sticking with the acrylics for now as I like the direction there taking me, especially with my last few paintings, Boy Dylan and Dave Grohl, my work is starting to get much looser and I am enjoying it a lot more! dave

Clint Eastwood Acrylics

2011-07-27T08:13:00.000-07:00

Here is new painting of Clint Eastwood I have been meaning to finish for a while finally its finished. Once again this was done in acrylics. The painting measures 40x50cm

Bob Dylan "Tangled up in Blue"

2011-07-06T14:54:00.000-07:00

Here is a painting I just finished of Bob Dylan similar to the Dave Grohl painting I did recently. This is also done in acrylics. I am really trying to enjoy the process of putting the painting together although the end result is very important the process from beginning to end is just as important and I am trying to show that in my work and I will be putting up progress videos soon.

'Mr Foo' Dave Grohl acrylic painting 50x60cm

2011-06-21T13:01:00.000-07:00

Here is my latest painting of Foo fighters front man Dave Grohl one of my favourite musicians I listen to the foo fighters all the time. This painting is in acrylics it was a nice change from oils I think nearly my last 50 paintins apart from one or two have been in oils and I am just getting a little sick of them and I am really enjoying using acrylics at the moments and I think I will do alot more work with them in the future. as always any comments would be appreciated and please check out my website www.daviddunneart.com

Clint Eastwood

2011-05-11T15:07:00.000-07:00

Here is an oil painting I just finished of the one and only Clint Eastwood. I really enjoyed doing this one once again I went for the sepia tone look and I really like working with the little bit of color its a change from the straight black and white that I do most of the time and I hope to bring even more color into future works.

Any comments would be appreciated and please check out my website.

Eimear Oil Painting

2011-04-22T02:54:00.001-07:00

Here is one of my latest Oil paintings 'Eimear' its quite big 71x91cm . I took the reference photographs myself. I really wanted to capture the photograph more so than the portrait. I was trying to paint the photo as much as the person and work with the in focus and out of focus that was captured by the camera. I am really happy with this piece and this is the kinda of work I love to do. It is very time consuming but I hope to do another one soon possibly a self portrait. any comments would be appreciated as usual.

Luke Kelly, Ronnie Drew, The Dubliners

2011-04-06T03:26:00.000-07:00

Here is an oil painting I just finished of Luke Kelly and Ronnie Drew from the Dubliners. This a bit different to alot of my usual black and whites its more sepia tones and I think it works really well for this one.

I did this painting for 2 good friends of mine its about 12 months over due at this stage but hopefully it was worth the wait any comments would be appreciated as usual.

President Obama to visit ireland

2011-03-18T12:13:00.000-07:00

President Obama will be visiting ireland in the near future. I have painted president Obama twice awhile back when I was doing my first solo show which had an Irish american theme running through it.

Barack Obamas ancestral home being Moneygall Co. Offaly he was the perfect person to paint for this show.

Dalmations

2011-02-01T11:17:00.000-08:00

Here is a commisioned painting I finished recently, it's of two dalmations. They look like cool dogs hanging out together. As always any feedback would be greatly appreciated. dave

Exhibition in Belvedere House

2011-01-25T13:29:00.000-08:00

Belvedere House and Gardens, Mullingar, is hosting an exhibition of my paintings, Check it out if your in the area. You can find directions on their website by clicking their logo, I've been working on a couple of commisioned pieces lately, I'll post them shortly.

Dave

Exhibition in Westmeath County Council

2010-11-04T15:48:00.000-07:00

Westmeath County Council is hosting an exhibition of my paintings in Mullingar, it's in the Atrium of the County Buildings on Mount Street, Mullingar from November 1st to January 10th. Check it out if your in the area. Dave

Master of puppets James Hetfield (Metallica)

2010-10-04T12:22:00.000-07:00

Here is my lastest painting of Metallica front man James Hetfield I think this work is similar to the Lady Gaga, it's showing alot of progression and once again I have introduced color into the eyes which I think really stands out especially when you see the real thing. This was a commissioned piece and the great thing was the buyer said I could do what I wished so I had alot space do what i wanted, I am really happy with the results. I am really trying to put my own stamp on my new pieces. Any comments would be appreciated. dave

Poker Face

2010-09-21T13:54:00.000-07:00

Here is a painting i just finished of lady gaga pretty happy with how it turned out i am trying to introduce a bit of color these days into my work and i think it really stands out. hope it shows good enough in this photo. I did this one in acrylics which is my fist time to use them in a couple years. Any comments/critiques would be appreciated as usual. dave

The SCOOP Foundation's Art Auction & Exhibition 2010

2010-09-13T13:27:00.000-07:00

The SCOOP Foundation's Art Auction & Exhibition 2010 is taking place in The Ormond Bar, Ormond Quay, Dublin starting tommorow night the 14th of September. Actual auction is on the Sunday the 19th of September.

I've donated one of my Muhammad Ali paintings to the auction. There are loads of great artists donating pieces so check it out! Further info can be found here, http://www.thescoopfoundation.com/currentevents.html

another cantona sketch

2010-09-03T02:34:00.000-07:00

Heres another quick sketch I did last night of the "The King". Great seeing him making an appearance on a few tv ads recently! dave

cantona sketch

2010-08-30T11:24:00.000-07:00

Here is a quick sketch I did of Eric Cantona, its just something I'm playing with, might possibly do a painting. Havent put anything up on the blog for a while so thought I would throw this up. Any comments would be appreciated as usual

Catch & Release Painting

2010-07-20T14:09:00.000-07:00

This is my latest painting, I was bestman for my brothers wedding at the weekend and did it for him as a gift, he loved it!! He is big into fly fishing, as usual comments are appreciated! dave

Lady Gaga Sketch

2010-07-03T15:07:00.000-07:00

Here is quick sketch of Lady Gaga, I am taking a little break from painting and just doing alot of sketching its a nice change. She is someone I will paint in the near future.

"Mr Cool" Lenny Kravitz 71x91cm

2010-06-20T13:12:00.000-07:00

Here is my latest painting, its my first painted caricature and I am pretty happy with how it turned out. I had been sketching the idea out for weeks and I eventually got the sketch to the stage I was happy enough with and I started working it onto a canvas and I think it developed as the painting went on. I really enjoyed doing this kinda portrait and hope to do more like it in the future I think I get to put more of myself into this kind of work and its not as tight as my typical portraits. If you look at the sunglasses you can see the reflection of the Newyork skyline where Lenny Kravitz is from. Any comments would be greatly appreciated.

"Hail the King"

2010-05-11T11:18:00.000-07:00

Here is my latest painting of Eric Cantona its the second time for me to paint him the first one was years ago in a acrylics this one is in oils.
I still get comments regularly about the Cantona painting I did years ago so it was long over due for me to do another any comments would be appreciated.

Gone to the dogs

2010-05-08T12:22:00.000-07:00

Here is a commissioned piece I just finished, it's something different than the usual but I enjoyed it. Also I added a bit of color with the two collars think it adds to it. Any comments would be appreciated. dave

Bertie Ahern

2010-05-06T15:29:00.000-07:00

One of my brothers friends stumbled accross a picture of Berie Ahern with my Ronnie Drew painting in a magazine this week, pretty cool! The painting was bought as a gift for Bertie.

Bob Dylan

2010-04-27T10:10:00.000-07:00

Hey guys here is my latest painting of Bob Dylan this is my 4th one to do of him. Sebastian Kruger did a painting of Dylan using a similar reference photo and when I was doing this piece I had Kruger's painting opened which really helped me on this painting it kinda motivated me to make it as good as possible and I also used the picture of his painting as a reference even though his is a caricature it was still very helpful. As usual any comments would be appreciated

Why Is She Crying

2010-04-19T15:18:00.000-07:00

Here is my latest painting, a little different from my portraits but I really enjoyed doing this one it was interesting working with the areas in focus and the areas out of focus and putting together the complete painting, any comments or critiques would be appreciated as usual, thanks!

Aston Villa Richard Dunne

2010-04-02T07:09:00.000-07:00

This is my first painting since my exhibition finished, it's of Aston Villa and Ireland central defender, Richard Dunne. This was a commisioned painting from a huge villa fan.

Exhibition Starts & Indo Feature

2010-03-06T06:50:00.000-08:00

My first solo exhibition opened on the 4th of March it will run until the 25th, the night was a huge success thanks to all the hard work of Deborah and Denise in The Bad Art Galley! They've been great to me!

Shane Mcgowans partner, Victoria Clarke, opened the exhibition with a questions and answers segment, which everyone enjoyed! Thanks Victoria!

Most of my new exhibition paintings can now be seen on my website www.daviddunneart.com

There is also a feature in Today's Sunday Independent by Aedin Gormley on me, check it out, Irish Independent Review

Irish Sun feature!

2010-02-18T04:48:00.000-08:00

I made the Irish Sun on Tuesday the 16th of February, page 24 if anyone has a copy sitting around! Click on the image below to see a larger version of the article, pretty cool!! Dave

2 New Paintings - Part of my exhibition

2010-02-11T11:13:00.000-08:00

Here is 2 new paintings that are part of my new exhibition opening the 4th of March, 2010 in The Bad Art Gallery, Francis Street in Dublin. Most of the people I have painted for the show are Irish American Icons, I have also done some Irish Icons as well.

My First Exhibition

2010-01-14T12:39:00.000-08:00

I will be having my first exhibtion on the 4th of March in the Bad Art Gallery located on Francis street in Dublin, It will be all new work most of the portraits are of Irish American Icons like Bruce Springsteen, Barack Obama and Muhammad Ali to name a few and there will also be some Irish icons from Music and film. Everyone is welcome to come along and the show will run for around 2-3 weeks. dave

A Few More Mini Portraits

2009-12-03T11:44:00.000-08:00

The canvasses measure 8 x 10 inches. It's quite fun working on mini portraits, it was my first time to paint Buddy Holly, I think I might paint him again someday. dave

Keith Richards of the Rolling Stones

2009-10-20T12:56:00.000-07:00

This is an oil painting of Keith Richards. Like Bob Dylan, Keith Richards is very interesting to paint, his aged skin and expression show the signs of a man that has enjoyed his life! I might paint Mick Jagger someday. The canvas measures 60 x 45cm.

Bruce Springsteen

2009-10-10T03:26:00.000-07:00

This is my fifth painting of the legendary Springsteen. This is one of my biggest ones, the canvas measures 91 x 71cm.

I have included a picture of me workin on the piece because I think it gives a better idea of what the painting is actually like it nearly brings it to life when you can see me sitting there working on it, as oppose to just seeing the usual flat finished picture which gives no idea of size or anything really.

Mini Portraits

2009-09-25T04:26:00.000-07:00

I had few small canvasses knocking around so I decided to paint a few mini portraits, the canvasses measure 8 x 10 inches. I quite like working with the smaller canvasses, I think I'll do a few more someday... dave

THE GODFATHER

2009-09-05T07:19:00.000-07:00

This man needs no introduction to gangster movie fans! It's a painting of Marlon Brando playing Vito Corleone from The Godfather. This oil painting measures 40 x 50cm.

John Lennon

2009-08-27T01:06:00.000-07:00

I just finished a painting of one of The Beatles front men John Lennon. After I sold my Beatles painting I decided to paint John Lennon at some stage...

Lance Armstrong

2009-08-18T08:33:00.000-07:00

Lance Armstrong has been an inspiration to cancer patients and survivors around the world, winning the Tour de France and incredible seven times. If any one hasn't read his two books I suggest you check them out, I couldn't put either of them down. Lance Armstrong will lead the Astana teams in this years Tour of Ireland, I can't wait!

Michael Jackson

2009-07-18T10:44:00.000-07:00

The undisputed "King of Pop" recently passed away. He'll be missed by all his adoring fans. I've just completed this oil painting, it was done on a 56 x 71cm canvas. It's currently on display in The Bad Art Gallery, Dublin, Ireland.

Bruce Springsteen IV

2009-06-29T11:53:00.000-07:00

This is my fourth painting of "The Boss". I watched some footage from Glastonbury at the weekend, Bruce was as good as ever! The canvas measures 76cm x 51cm.

Liverpool fans remember this!

2009-06-17T13:04:00.000-07:00

My latest commissioned painting is of Liverpool players Steven Gerrard and Jamie Carragher. The painting shows them celebrating winning the final of the Champions League in 2005. The canvas measures 55x40cm.

Wayne Rooney

2009-05-13T08:21:00.000-07:00

My latest painting is of the Manchester United player Wayne Rooney. He's celebrating winning the final of the Champions League in 2008, Moscow. The canvas measures 46x76cm.

James Dean II

2009-04-28T12:59:00.000-07:00

This was my second painting of James Dean. This oil painting was commissioned. The canvas measures 30 x 25cm, it was the first time I used such a small canvas, I'm really happy with the way it turned out. I'll be doing a few more paintings on the smaller canvas.

Bruce Springsteen III

2009-04-18T13:31:00.000-07:00

This is my third painting of "The Boss". I always really enjoy painting the musical legend!

He's still banging out great albums! Hope you enjoy the painting. Dave

Aidan McGeady

2009-04-18T13:26:00.000-07:00

I've had a busy week of painting this week! This painting was commisioned for a birthday present. It's of Aidan McGeady the Celtic and Republic of Ireland footballer.

Braveheart - William Wallace

2009-04-06T09:24:00.000-07:00

My latest painting is of Mel Gibson playing William Wallace in the film Braveheart. One of my favorite films, "Sons of Scotland..." that speech gets the blood rushing!!

Hope you enjoy the painting.
Dave

Bruce Springsteen II

2009-03-25T12:40:00.000-07:00

This is my second painting of "The Boss". He really puts a lot into his gigs! You can see the veins popping out his forehead in the painting.

If you haven't already seen him live, I highly recommend that you do!

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer

2009-03-23T08:21:00.000-07:00

My latest painting is of the "Baby Faced Assassin", Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.

Solskjær's most famous moment of football came in the 1999 Champions League Final when he scored the winning goal in the last minute winning The Treble for United.

A great player for Manchester United and Norway.

James Dean

2009-03-11T07:05:00.000-07:00

I've just finished a portrait of two time Oscar winner James Dean.

This oil painting measures 35 x 45cm.

Limited Edition Prints

2009-03-10T05:39:00.001-07:00

Limited Edition Prints

I've received a number of requests recently for prints of some of my paintings. A number of limited edition prints are now available.

Each print is signed and numbered, by me, David Dunne.

Print size is A3, 420mm x 297mm on very high grade gloss card.

For more information contact me through my website or at dave@daviddunneart.com

Self Portrait "Me"

2009-03-02T09:46:00.000-08:00

Hi, I've just finished a self portrait. It's quite a big painting, 100 x 70cm.

It's the first time I've painted myself, my brother took the photo.

The Best of the Best

2009-02-16T11:12:00.000-08:00

I've just finished an oil painting of the late footballer George Best. George Best is most remembered for his days with Manchester United and Northern Ireland. The painting measure 35 x 45cm.

free art friday

2009-01-23T05:34:00.000-08:00

A new movement has just been started in Dublin and the first Free Art Friday is due to take place today Friday 23rd January 2009. The idea behind it is for artists to leave their work of arts on the streets of Dublin which can be taken away by their admirers for free with a note attached to the back of the artwork detailing the artist etc...

Didn't hear about this idea until yesterday so I'm too late for this year but there is always next year!

Ricky "The Hitman" Hatton

2009-01-22T03:10:00.000-08:00

Ricky has long been one of my favorite boxers, he really puts on a great show every time he gets into the ring! His go forward at every oppurtunity style is very entertaining and successful!

I recently got two tickets to see him in the Olympia this summer so I decided to paint him.

Che Guevara

2009-01-19T08:36:00.000-08:00

I've just finished a painting of Che Guevara. With the release of movies, Che Part One and Che Part Two I thought the timing was perfect to paint the controversial revolutionary.

Loved by some, loathed by others. I'll let you decide for yourself, I'm happy with the way the painting turned out.

I think the cigar really adds to the painting.

Welcome

2009-01-16T07:44:00.000-08:00

Welcome to my blog! This will hopefully be the first of many posts about me and my paintings!

I'm an Irish artist. I have been drawing since a very early age but over the last few years I have started to concentrate on painting.

For the first couple of years I only worked with acrylics, recently all the portraits I've done have been done in oil which has quickly become my preferred medium.

Check back regularly for news on my latest paintings... or visit my website to see all my paintings. David