Thursday
Monday
Sunday
Sovereign III- Meadowsweet
Last June I was invited by an American friend to go on a walk in
#Kilshanny led by qualified herbalist Emma Wilcox. She drew our attention
to he abundant variety of wild herbs and plants in the roadside hedgerows and
their potential as food, for healing as well as their beauty. I felt that
during the dry conditions last Summer the vibrant dark green
hedgerows were in stark contrast to the fields of wilting thirsty crops.
In September I was in the #Tyrone Guthrie Centre for two weeks and
a new series of paintings emerged.
I titled the series Sovereign, meaning something of the land, in
its own territory.
Sovereign III – Meadowsweet;
Gold leaf and silver on a jade background depicts
meadowsweet, a creamy perennial found in meadows, woods and marshes.
Meadowsweet was one
of 3 herbs held sacred by the Celts and was used to flavour mead, for pain
relief, to stop bleeding and as a disinfectant. It was included in bridal
bouquets to attract love, peace and happiness. Since 1838 it was
synthesized and sold as aspirin, deriving it’s name from the latin
name Spirea Ulmana- and in time the non steroidal anti inflamatories now
used.
Chiming Bells and Ticking Clocks
Work in progress....
Thursday
Tori- Harvest Moon Memories of Djerassi Artist's Residency 2007
Chinese inks, Gold leaf on paper
- Memories of residency at #DJERASSI
Friday
BORZOI, Chinese inks on canvas
Medium;
Chinese inks on canvas. Size; 75cm x
100cm
Borzoi; Fast,
wavy coated Russian sight hound.
Known as
the ‘ballet dancers’ of the canine world, the Borzoi is streamlined, graceful
and strong. Quiet, athletic and
independent, they are gentle and sensitive with powerful hunting instincts.
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Wednesday
Saturday
A Very Lovely Tribute Received;
Thank you Stefan for these kind words;
"It is a great joy to find an artwork that reflects the person you are buying for as a present. Sheena's Lurcher images struck with great force when I came across them and as a result brought considerable pleasure to the friend who received the painting 'Relaxed Yet Interested'. Sheena shows an intimate understanding and insight to the wonderful natures of the Lurchers and Whippets who, with the Greyhound are the undiscovered & ideal pets for any home and family. The effect our friend says it all. 'Thank you! Thank you! You are both VERY naughty. The painting is absolutely fabulous and I love it."Stefan Nyland
Thursday
Tuesday
Memories of goats and cheese making in the Burren, Co. Clare
At the end of the lane the herd spread out, picking their own routes and wandering on to forage. To my eyes even the blackthorns appeared to sprout little antlers and form pointy faces.
Wednesday
Sunday
Journey, Tyrone Guthrie Centre @ Annaghmakerrig May 2016
I arrived with the intention of completing a painting on silk bonded with canvas that I had been struggling with for over two years; the aim was to 'fix it' in two days. I had a definite sense of purpose, a job to do, a deadline.
So I peeled away the layer of silk to expose the canvas below, gold had already been applied to shine through the silk, and I worked on this instead;
Day 2. Being at Tyrone Guthrie Centre, informed by the greens of the surrounds, the lake, memories of a Barrie Cooke series of dripping jungle foliage ... I painted on, and birdlike creatures, primordial, a deep lake took over.
A gift of extra time arrived and I washed back, exposing layers. Ships, distant horizons, movement,
I struggled on for a day. The energy was all wrong;
So I peeled away the layer of silk to expose the canvas below, gold had already been applied to shine through the silk, and I worked on this instead;
A sea with swallows swarming arrived
A gift of extra time arrived and I washed back, exposing layers. Ships, distant horizons, movement,
A sprite appeared cradling something precious
The work
The Gift of Time
Thursday
Bicycle, Trinity College Dublin, The University of Dublin
Bicycle leaning against the railings, synonymous with life in Trinity College Dublin.
This view captures the famous cobblestones, lawn and trees of Library Square.
Signed and numbered Fine Art Giclée print by artist Sheena Meagher.
From original painting in Chinese ink. Print size 42x29.5cm
Available from the Old Library Shop, Trinity College Dublin Tel; + (0)1 8961650 or
Saturday
Seville Orange Time!!
There is something wonderful about the deep orange fruit, intense flavour and that fact they appear at this time of year
Tuesday
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Tuesday
Doolin Folk Festival 2014
Orchids in the Heather
"This will be a great weekend; there will be some fabulous music".
We pass on in
And it’s true
Music everywhere,
Strawberry moon shining on whistles,
bodhrans, guitars and fiddles, flutes.
Musicians and singers flow on and off the stage, gifted, gifting
Original, astonishing, captivating...
And it gets better
Energetic, soulful, dynamic, delightful, haunting..
Taking a break, walking Hags Head to the Cliffs of Mohar.
Sheer black and crumbling brown cliffs, deep navy blue sea.
Gulls wheeling, passing walkers nodding hello.
Orchids in the heather.
Back for more, more music, more melodies, more tunes
Wexicans round the fire, jibes flying
A full house for Damo, a session like no other on Fitzie's Corner
Music turning, whirling through the crowd,
So alive you could almost see it like a wind in a field of high barley
Moxie’s on the loose
At last, under the full honey moon, Blackie, Cyril and guests take the
stage,
A true Doolin flavour to complete the feast
Doolin Folk Festival 2014
Wednesday
Wordscapes
Photograph by Kristofer Mills, Resident Program Manager Djerassi Artists Residence taken in the Artist's Barn at the Djerassi Artist's Residence, California. I was preparing to present my work to other participants, and these were wordscapes collected for Clare-Voyance solo painting exhibition, CourtHouse Studios, Ennistymn Co. Clare.
Sunday
Saturday
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