Sunday
Wednesday
Chinese Ink Workshop
Sunday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Sunday
Wild Garden
A glorious sunny day, rose scented buns baked this morning so the house smells wonderful!
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Thursday
Wednesday
Chinese Inks and Brush Painting Workshop 19th June, Kildare
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Chinese Inks and Brush Painting Workshop 19th
June, Kildare
We covered lots of ground; bamboos, pandas,
magnolia by moonlight, magnolia flowers, ‘held’ line and ‘flowing form’ as well
as a little about the philosophy and ethos of Chinese Brush painting techniques. A lovely group of people and I was delighted to be
invited to present the workshop.
Sunday
Brat Bridé (Bridget’s cloak, a light flurry of snow in March.)
Brat Bridé (Bridget’s cloak, a light flurry of snow in March.)
From this;
to this.......
Lets hope the magnolia blooms survive..........
and the wild birds really appreciate feed, fruit and fresh water at this time
From this;
to this.......and the wild birds really appreciate feed, fruit and fresh water at this time
Snowdrop Fairy
Snowdrops have proved tricky to capture; tough little warriors, these plants push through the toughest of conditions to flower. This 5 minute piece was on my wall when I noticed the sparkle was in the form of a fairy- so I added a few lines in silver pen.
Monday
Wednesday
Saturday
Friday
Sunday
Meadowsweet;
Looking forward to creating some more based on wild flowers
Here gold leaf and silver on a jade-a precious colour in Chinese art - background depicts Meadowsweet, a creamy perennial found in meadows, woods and marshes. It 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 digestive aid. It was included in bridal bouquets to attract love, peace and happiness and starting in 1838 aspirin- derived from its latin name Spirea ULMANA- and in time the non steroidal anti inflammatories now used.
Testimonial for Pet Portrait
Lady Garfield is bowled over by her portrait- in the best possible way!!
“It is indeed a tribute to Sheena’s
talent, her ability to connect with animals and her endless patience that Lady
Garfield choose her to paint her official portrait.
Lady Garfield dictated the terms of
her availability for sittings and choice of poses and, as can be seen from the
photo, she is obviously delighted that her poise and sophistication has been
perfectly captured as befitting a lady who claims to be a reincarnation of
Cleopatra, the queen of the Nile. “
Mary Rose and Graham,
Co.
Kildare
PET PERSONALITY PORTRAITS
How do I work?
I meet your pet, off lead, relaxed and happy. I watch, sketch, photograph your pet and ask you to describe your pet. In the studio your pet’s personality is conveyed in clean, flowing brush strokes on canvas.
What if I cannot meet the pet?
I can sometimes work from photographs and video. I will advise if this is possible having seen the material available.
Please visit Milly's Portrait to see how this can work so well.
There may be addition cost due to the extra time it takes to get to know the pet this way.
Please visit Milly's Portrait to see how this can work so well.
There may be addition cost due to the extra time it takes to get to know the pet this way.
Skoozie with her Pet Personality Portrait
“Have just experienced some work
completed by Sheena for us and wow….she is an incredible artist. thank you so
much for sharing your terrific talent.”
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....
Saturday
Celebrating International Women's Day at Newbridge Silverware
Celebrating International Women's Day with the Kildare branch of Network Ireland , Women in Business at Newbridge Silverware last night.
Lovely company, inspirational people, delicious food, a personal gift for everyone from the Silverware and a great laugh too!
Tuesday
Saturday
Wednesday
Thursday
What a Difference!
Just to share for anyone who feels like some sunshine....
I left Naas in DENSE fog, emerging into a beautiful sunny day and that magical blue hue on the water in Dun Laoghaire today.
The ship in the distance looked as though it was floating above the sea. The photo really doesn't do it justice.
Once back on the M50 the fog enveloped again. Amazing how different two very close places could be.
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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