"Those were the days - Scattery Island, County Clare, Ireland"
Oil painting on canvas (20×26inches). Original sold.
A wonderful old lady in Kilrush showed me an old calender with this photograph taken during the late 1800’s.
It was hard to distinguish any features and everything was blurry but I could not resist trying to paint the scene. Of course, with a bit of artistic license as I had no idea what colours to use except for my visit to Scattery Island.
All the buildings are now in ruins but I found some references through the library and I hope I did justice to the Island and the people on the photograph (as well as the donkey!)
Painting this was a fascinating project and I found myself mesmerised by the little girl standing to the right hand side. While the adults pose, this little girl is caught at a strange moment. She is staring at the photographer (or artist) strangely – as if to say. “Intruder”
The community is no longer there and I wonder what happened to the little girl.
Wildlife, landscapes and Irish Life paintings by Avril Brand
Available for sale asGreeting Cards, Matted Prints, Laminated Prints, Mounted Prints, Canvas Prints, Framed Prints and Posters
webbie
Just beautiful…great job Avn:)
barnsis
Awesome, so many great details I have looked for 10 minutes before I could comment. The perspective is perfect. the colors and contrasts are amazing, Great work.
Maria Murphy
I THAUGHT THESE WERE ALL PHOTOGRAPHS.WOW, WHAT TALENT YOU HAVE,THIS REALLY INSPIRES ME TO WORK HARDER AT MY CRAFT.
GEORGE SANDERSON
Excelent !!!!
Avril Brand
Thank you webbie, barnsis :), maria and eric.
Avril Brand
My hubby is always my best and harshest critic. When I thought I had finished this painting he said there is still something missing. I must find a way to show more life. So I added faint twirls of smoke (everyone used peat in those days) rising from a few chimneys. And a tiny figure of a woman about to enter one of the houses. I hope it worked!
saleire
Oh my goodness…..a beauty!! I always wanted to live in a place like this. Love those little houses.
Avril Brand replied
Sal!! thank you. I live in a little house very similar – just renovated.
Sean Farragher
beautiful,,,,,,,,,,
Avril Brand replied
Thanks Sean!
Mariaan Krog A...
Love this one Avril! You did an amazing job!
Avril Brand replied
Thank you Mariaan. This painting was damaged by the framer. I only heard a few days ago that it is back eventually after three month.
TREVOR IRWIN
ABSOLUTELY STUNNING CREATION. WHAT REALLY INSPIRES AND EXCITES ME IS YOU SHILL TO PAINT WITH SO MUCH DETAIL FRON AN OLD PHOTOGRAPH IN A CALENDER. BEAUTIFUL BEYOND DESCRIPTION.
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Avril Brand replied
Ah Trevor… thanks. Imagination is a wonderful tool and its not hard to use if your love the subject matter.
Pet _
Love this..even to this day I find ireland one of the most beautiful of places xx
Avril Brand replied
Thank you Petra :-)