I'm taking observational drawing classes at the moment, it's probably one of the most difficult things I've ever done. Kiera, my teacher, tells me it's all about learning to see. My problem is that I can't see properly...I know that sounds strange but I can't see straight lines, I can't tell the perspective of things.... Continue Reading →
The Long Way Home
I was in Tubbercurry on Friday and instead of taking the normal main road home I decided to take a bit of a detour. I headed up towards Lough Easkey - this is one of my favourite places in Sligo. If you haven't been there yet it's well worth a visit. Take the road out... Continue Reading →
The Dream??
This week someone asked me what my dream was. That's a difficult question and one I hadn't really thought about. In many ways I'm living the dream, I have a beautiful house, a wonderful family including the dogs, food on the table and I'm fairly healthy. The only downside is financial. It's quite a struggle... Continue Reading →
Tribes and Tribulations
I'm off on a bit of a rant (well a sort of rant) so forgive me. I've noticed a new buzz word recently - tribe. Each to their own and all that but from me it's a no. I don't have a tribe and I don't want a tribe if I'm totally honest. Most of... Continue Reading →
I’m not a poet….
I saw the Strokestown Poetry Festival looking for poems for a competition earlier this year. For the craic I wrote something, needless to say it didn't get shortlisted. I think I should stick to the photography. Whispering trees The trees whisper of lives lost too soon the hunger of a nation who cried to... Continue Reading →
A big week for exhibitions
My exhibition opened at St. John's Community Hospital, Sligo yesterday. It's a permanent photography exhibition and I was thrilled to be asked to be involved. Some of my work involves documenting art workshops at day centres for older people. I've seen how positive these workshops are and what a difference they make to the people.... Continue Reading →
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