The Upper Hand
A retirement gift for a Kerryman living in Dublin
Commissions
In Loving Memory
A 40th birthday gift
Nap Time
A baby gift for the new parents and dog lovers
All the paintings on this page are private commissions on display here by kind permission from happy clients.
Through my work I wish to convey the fleeting moments of time in your loved ones life. Their personality has to shine through, and somehow it always does. If there are two or more in the painting, the connection they have to each other must be captured. I use photos for reference but work also intuitively. This is very important because photographs only capture so much. Paintings of your loves ones are gifts that keep on giving as they are passed down through the generations.
The Process
Its painless. I usually go to the clients house because people are always more relaxed in their own environment. To begin I take ” posey ” photos first it’s what is expected. After that the real magic begins. They forget about me and go about their daily business, be it work or play. This takes about an hour at the most. Don’t worry if your child never sits still. These moments always get captured.
When the painting is almost complete, I invite you to my house before the finishing touches. You and I have to be happy with it. If you live far away we will meet up at a convenient time and location. Please go to my testimonials page to read what clients say about my work. It takes about 12 weeks from photos to finish.
Aprés Match
A wonderful commissions from John in Manchester.
Childhood memories of happy times with his brother.
Kildare Three
A 40th birthday gift for a Kildare Mom with a Dublin husband.
From All The Girls
Crossing the County Bounds
A wedding gift for a Cork bride and a Kerry Groom
Fastening the Buttons
A precious memory of a special day for a wonderful Nana
Gerry
A precious memory of a wonderful Father
Sunlight – The Gardeners
For Grandad on his 60th birthday
Family Time on the Beach
A gift for a special Grandmother and serious GAA fan on her 60th birthday
Emma
Commissioned by her Mom for her Dad. Happy Christmas
Roscommon Three
A gift for a special nephew of his beautiful children
Distant Shores
Commissioned by the parents
On Banna Beach Jack and Emma
A birthday gift from Mom to Dad
Birthright
Available as a Fine Art Print
The Golden Boy
Kilkenny Hurler
A Special Gift for Nana on her 60th Birthday
