Eimear Oil Painting

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

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

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

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

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

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)

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