Notes from the studio.
Writing on oil painting technique, the Irish landscape, new work, exhibitions and the slow life of a contemporary Irish painter's studio in County Monaghan.
The Process Behind My Oil Paintings
From the first thumbnail sketch to the final glaze — a step-by-step look at how an oil painting develops in my Monaghan studio.
28 May 2026 · 6 min read
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Painting the Irish Landscape
Why the Irish landscape rewards slow looking — and how its weather, light and water shape every contemporary Irish oil painting that leaves my studio.
12 May 2026 · 5 min
Contemporary Irish Art in County Monaghan
A note on working as a County Monaghan artist — the drumlin landscape, the local arts community, and why this quiet corner of Ireland keeps shaping my paintings.
22 Apr 2026 · 4 min
How an Oil Painting Develops from Sketch to Canvas
Follow a single seascape from a wind-blown pencil sketch on the Atlantic coast through to a finished, gallery-ready oil painting.
30 Mar 2026 · 7 min
The Inspiration Behind 'Beyond the Horizon'
The story behind a recent seascape — a single moment of Atlantic light, and how it became one of the larger original Irish artworks for sale in the studio this year.
8 Mar 2026 · 4 min
Spring Studio Update — 2026
A short note from the studio: new paintings in progress, upcoming exhibitions, and how to follow along by joining the mailing list.
18 Feb 2026 · 3 min