My inspiration to paint is driven by a visceral response to the world around me.
The Irish landscape charms me into capturing the play between  light and shadow,  dramatic skies and rugged coastlines.  I am fascinated by the amazing colour and cloud formations of the Irish sunset. It could be said that I go around with my head in the clouds – Figuratively speaking of course!
My goal is to capture the essence of this beauty and share it with you in order to stimulate a sense of well-being and harmony.
I also love to travel and experience different panoramas and cultures. I have a particular affinity with the East and visits to Vietnam, Cambodia, etc.  contribute to how I view the world around me.  It releases a whole new perspective  and allows scope for the imagination to run wild.  The possibilities are endless and something that I enjoy taking to whatever destination the journey dictates.
I like to work mainly in oils, manipulating its properties to create layers of rich texture.   I work on my painting until I feel it can tell its own story. Weather permitting, I like to paint outdoors (en plein air).  This creates a sense of immediacy to capture the changing light and you have to work quickly.  This can be challenging and rewarding at the same time.  I am a regular visitor to the annual international event in Wexford  "Art in the Open". This is Europe’s largest open air painting festival. I exhibit in selected galleries and group exhibitions in Ireland and my work is represented in collections both in Ireland and abroad. I also have had the honour to have received a number of  international awards.