Have you ever just walked into a place and felt like you were meant to be there? Instead of the usual awkwardness it's like feeling instantly at home. As I walked up the stairs the colours, sounds and smells lured me through the door and into the room. This is the Pilgrim Soul Studio. Amanda... Continue Reading →
Pencils and Pedals
Saturday, although it was a day of rushing and racing, was a really lovely day. Firstly I went to a drawing lesson. Kiera O'Toole, who is a very talented artist, invited me along to try my hand at drawing. To be honest I can just about draw the curtains so I was dubious. Kiera is... Continue Reading →
Drawn to Water
It's been hard to get motivated so far this year. I was beginning to think the spark had well and truly gone...until today. I was over in the Leitrim Sculpture Centre in Manorhamilton where Water Senses, an exhibition by Ruth Le Gear is running. I got to listen to Ruth speaking about her work and I... Continue Reading →
Culture, Curry and Chocolate
I had a bit of free time this afternoon. It feels like it's been months since I've had any time to just mooch around so it was lovely. First stop was to the Hamilton Gallery to have a look at the 'Invited Artists Exhibition'. It's a really lovely exhibition, there are some very talented... Continue Reading →
Squirrels and Sculptures
In order to find my missing mojo I took a trip to the Botanic Gardens in Dublin today. It's one of my favourite places in Dublin to visit and it's free! I was delighted with this little fellow decided to pose for me. So after taking about 50 photos of him I carried on to... Continue Reading →
Creating with Clay
Last year I did a ceramics class with Rachel Quinn. It's the first time I've ever tried my hand with clay - well unless you count the time in primary school when I got thrown out of the pottery class for talking! Anyway I didn't really have a clue what I was doing but Rachel... Continue Reading →
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