I headed to Boyle today as the Boyle Arts Festival is taking place. I'm always interesting and intrigued to see what artists are producing. Afoot and Light-hearted is an exhibition of work by IT Sligo Fine Art Students, there are some really wonderful pieces of work in the exhibition and my thanks to them for... Continue Reading →
Michael Budd – Blacksmith and Sculptor
I was driving through Castlebaldwin this morning and decided to call in and pay a visit to Michael Budd who has his forge there. It was so interesting watching him work, he was chatting away to me as he worked but was still able to produce something amazing. Michael turned a plain piece of metal... Continue Reading →
Send in the clowns
I went to The Model, Sligo today to see Branching out perform 'Johnny's Song' which was part of the Jack B Yeats exhibition Enter the Clowns. It was a very moving performance that told the story of Johnny Patterson who was a clown, entertainer, singer and composer. He composed several songs including 'The Stone Outside... Continue Reading →
Textile Art Exhibition
The students of the Diploma in Creative Textiles in St Angela’s College are having an exhibition of their Textile Art in the Cat and the Moon in 4 Castle Street, Sligo. This exploration in Textiles and Fine Art runs from the 17th May to the 27th May. The exhibition will be offically opened by... Continue Reading →
Art
Well I finished the painting today....it's not the best but it is my first attempt at painting anything and I've only had a few lessons (that's my excuse). You wanted to see it so here it is. It was meant to look like this:
A busy week
Well it's been a busy week with a lot going on, an enjoyable one though. Last weekend I went to the cinema with Lucy while Jono went with his friend. We went to see Parental Guidance only because there wasn't a whole lot on except The Hobbit which we didn't fancy or Miserable Lesbians as... Continue Reading →
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