The 2023 Dublin Horse Show will take place in the RDS from Wednesday 9 to Sunday 13 August 2023. Click HERE to book your tickets now. To give you a taste of what you can expect to experience at the Show, view what was on offer at the 2022 Dublin Horse Show below.
Sometimes when I'm in the studio listening to the radio something I hear makes me mad and
We moved to Sherkin a year ago from the mountains and woodlands of Kerry, and it’s a whole new and wonderful experience to live on an island. One thing that strikes me is that the skies are just so vast…there’s an uninterrupted horizon-line, a bit like being on top of a mountain where you can see for miles, except you’re down with the sea at the same level. And often the skies are completely clear, and the sea and sky merge together in endless tones of blue, getting lighter and lighter. There’s such peacefulness in clear blue skies. Another thing that strikes me is how we are so aware of the tides and the weather and live so closely accordingly. I find
I had this fantastic reaction to 'Mad Dash' earlier this week, from Micheal, an author based in the Philippines. I must say I really enjoy your work. The impact of the furious power and the communion between the horse and his rider stirs my emotions. And surely that's the objective of any art form.
We've now completed 3 weekend courses- Cherry Blossom, Bluebells and Gougane Barra. Lots more to come, and some spaces still available- see courses page!
Delighted to receive this photo of my latest sale to USA. A happy customer now with a matching pair of my Horse Racing paintings! The first painting was bought two years ago at The Dublin Horse Show, and the second one was commissioned this year to hang beside it in their home in Texas.
Business Adaptation Story - art on line! My 6 minutes of fame!
I'm having great fun keeping us connected and painting! It's not the same as classes where we're all in the same room, but it does have the advantage that you can be anywhere in the world and still join in a session! Some pictures from last week:
Sometimes when I'm sitting in the studio painting away and listening to the radio I hear something that makes me really mad. This was a chat about cosmetic surgery, everyone is at it apparently, which surprised me tbh. They were all very serious about it so I texted in with my tuppence worth, and before I knew it I was on the phone waiting for the ad break to end and Ciara Kelly to introduce me! Very exciting! So I told Ciara how you could look better for free if you took exercise, and this led nicely on to the recent 200km foot race I had just completed. Great opportunity to blow my own trumpet, and of course get a dig