I love painting on location. I believe it truly helps me capture the feeling, energy and colors of a place. This painting I created at one of the most scenic local viewpoints. It overlooks Carlingford Lough and beyond. It was a beautiful sunny day and I really wanted to capture this scene on this historical blue handwoven Irish linen. In recent years, I have been drawn to painting on Irish linen. Ireland has a really rich history of making linen and I felt compelled to create my Irish landscapes on Irish linen, allowing sections of the fabric to remain visible. The weave and tones become part of the piece, adding depth, texture, and a distinct character that roots the work in both place and tradition. This beautiful blue linen was handwoven by Marion Bauer. The linen, called 'Flax Field', is an elaborate heavyweight linen with a total of nine colours in the weft. It is extra special because it was woven using yarn spun at the now closed Herdman's of Sion Mills, Co. Tyrone. Given the craftsmanship and history of the fabric I chose to create the silhouettes of Slieve Foy and Slieve Martin letting the linen sing as the sky and water of Carlingford Lough.
cm
Oil paint on handwoven Irish Linen
Hand signed
Framed in a beautiful floating frame
The shipping costs for large canvases (over 11x14 inches) will be calculated after checkout based on the shipping destination. This usually costs between £50-£200 depending on the size and location. I will be in touch after your purchase with a shipping estimate.
I love painting on location. I believe it truly helps me capture the feeling, energy and colors of a place. This painting I created at one of the most scenic local viewpoints. It overlooks Carlingford Lough and beyond. It was a beautiful sunny day and I really wanted to capture this scene on this historical blue handwoven Irish linen. In recent years, I have been drawn to painting on Irish linen. Ireland has a really rich history of making linen and I felt compelled to create my Irish landscapes on Irish linen, allowing sections of the fabric to remain visible. The weave and tones become part of the piece, adding depth, texture, and a distinct character that roots the work in both place and tradition. This beautiful blue linen was handwoven by Marion Bauer. The linen, called 'Flax Field', is an elaborate heavyweight linen with a total of nine colours in the weft. It is extra special because it was woven using yarn spun at the now closed Herdman's of Sion Mills, Co. Tyrone. Given the craftsmanship and history of the fabric I chose to create the silhouettes of Slieve Foy and Slieve Martin letting the linen sing as the sky and water of Carlingford Lough.
cm
Oil paint on handwoven Irish Linen
Hand signed
Framed in a beautiful floating frame
The shipping costs for large canvases (over 11x14 inches) will be calculated after checkout based on the shipping destination. This usually costs between £50-£200 depending on the size and location. I will be in touch after your purchase with a shipping estimate.
