Clare
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Clare Colins
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Clare McClelland
Australia
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Clare Forder
United Kingdom
841 creative works found
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Graphite drawing of Melbourne singer/songwriter Clare Bowditch.
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Looking out of a ruined building at Sevenhills Winery in Clare, South Australia
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Poulnabrone dolmen is a 5,000 year old portal tomb in the limestone Burren area of County Clare, Ireland. The dolmen consists of a massive flat capstone supported on several upright pillars, and would originally have been covered by a mound of earth. Archeological excavations found several traces of human remains at the burial site, which now stands as a stark reminder of an ancient civilisation. Looking back through the mists of time, who knows what ancient religious rites took place at this barren and windswept scene? Winner of the Heritage in Stone group challenge Stone Circles and Standing Stones.
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The endless yellow plains and huge haystacks are / everywhere in central South Australia. I just liked the huge sky above this scene – around sunset – north of Clare, S.A. / 24/3/08
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This was taken near Clare, two hours north of Adelaide, South Australia, on New Year’s Eve. The colours depicted a hot summer and a perfect end to that year. The power lines drew my eye to the distance and in a sense to the future, and all that it held. This was taken using a Canon DSLR EOS 350D. This shot was featured in the Simple by Design Group.
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This abandoned house was found on the highway, just out of Clare (2 hours north of Adelaide), South Australia, Australia. I have changed it to sepia to add to the mood. This was taken with a Canon DSLR EOS 350D camera.
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This is a very well preserved Celtic high cross dates to the 12th century. It is very unique not using the circle of the Celtic cross and has carvings of Christ and a bishop on one side and on the other depicts the temptation of Adam and Eve. Dysert o Dea is located between Ennis and Corofin and also boast a 12th century church and a 15th century castle Please visit my website at Beautiful Photos of Ireland
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Oil Painting on canvas (24×30 inches) The Cape Buffalo is one of the most dangerous animals in Africa. And one of the most interesting to paint. Mean, tough and unpredictable, even lions are wary of taking him on.
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Acrylics on canvas. This painting is of my cat ‘Snuggles’ who deserted me and moved in with my neighbour. Who knows what goes on in the mind of a cat? Maybe my neighbour had better food. I still miss him and visit my neighbour to see my cat.
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One of the beauty spots of Ireland and a must for any visitor. I enjoyed painting the Abbey and spent many happy hours with a tiny brush on windows on turrets. The original is oils on canvas 20×26 inches Originally called Kylemore Castle, it was built between 1863 and 1868 as a private home for the family of Mitchell Henry, a wealthy politician from Manchester, England who was also MP for Galway County from 1871 to 1885. After the death of his wife Margaret in 1875, Mitchell did not spend much time there. He and his wife are both buried in the small mausoleum near the church in the grounds of the abbey. Notable features of the abbey are the neo-Gothic church (built between 1877 and 1881), a miniature replica of Norwich Cathedral, made from local green Connemara marble, and the Victorian walled garden. The abbey houses a secondary girls’ boarding school, Kylemore Abbey International Girls’ School. The house and gardens are open to the public. The nuns have decided to close the school in 2010, although they do not plan to sell the property and will continue to reside there. The name Kylemore originates from the Irish words Coill Mór – meaning Great Wood. Wildlife, landscapes and Irish life paintings by Avril Brand Clare Art Blog
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Named ‘George’s Head’ because it resembled the old King’s features, this is a landmark of great beauty in County Clare, Ireland. Long walks along the beach all the way around the Cliffs and views that take your breath away. I have long believed the the area around Loop Head is the most beautiful in Ireland. Oils on canvas, 16×16 inches Wildlife, landscapes and Irish life paintings by Avril Brand Clare Art Blog
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This painting of a stone bridge was a lot fun to do. There are so many old bridges in Ireland so this bridge became symbolic of all the lovely old bridges I have seen. So, somewhere in Ireland, I imagine, there is a stone bridge that looks like this one. Original oil painting on canvas 16×20 inches (sold) Wildlife, landscapes and Irish life paintings by Avril Brand Clare Art Blog
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Oil painting of Scattery Island.(original sold). I spent one of the most wonderful days on Scattery Island. Deserted now, the very stones and ruins are saturated with history. Located approximately one mile off Kilrush, Scattery Island is home to a monastic settlement founded in the early 6th century by St. Senan who was born locally and was named after the mythical monster on the Island. Now uninhabited there are many ruins on the island including those of seven churches, a unique 10th century round tower (one of the highest in Ireland – featured in the painting next to the church) and a holy well which is said to have healing qualities – its water was enjoyed by the inhabitants of the island for many centuries. Scattery has had many invasions down through the centuries; the Vikings invaded during the early 9th century but Brian Boru later recaptured the island. The graveyards and ruins are very special as there are still people living in Cappa who were inhabitants on Scattery Island. Wildlife, landscapes and Irish life paintings by Avril Brand Clare Art Blog
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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 Clare Artist Blog
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Oils on canvas painting of the cliffs overlooking Kilkee with George’s Head in the distance. (sold) On the foreground, I painted Sea Pinks – my favourite flower and that of my departed friend, Hannah. Sea Pinks only grow and bloom along the coast and what a wondrous sight to see these delicate flowers form bushes of pink so close to the sea. In memory of my dear friend, Hannah of Kilbaha. Her gentle and kind nature and her unflinching belief in the goodness of people gave me hope and helped us adapt in a strange land. Wildlife, landscapes and Irish life paintings by Avril Brand
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Oil painting on canvas (sold). “Irish Cottage” shows life in Ireland many, many years ago. I saw an old photograph of this cottage and adapted the scene as I imagined it. The woman sits outside, catching a few rays of sunshine while her husband, most likely a fisherman takes a break. A small pile of peat is stacked against the wall and the thatched roof is in need of repair. Imagination is such a wonderful tool for an artist! Our little Irish cottage in the lovely county Clare must have looked like this one! Wildlife, landscapes and Irish life paintings by Avril Brand
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Oils on canvas (sold). After visiting Doolin, I tried to remember the cliffs Cliffs of Moher in County clare) and painted this scene from my memory. Strong sunset, I know. This painting was done soon after we moved to Clare from Dublin and I think the memories of African sunsets were still strong in my mind. Nevertheless, I soon learned that these sunsets are not so unusual albeit more tinged with lilacs and purples. Wildlife, landscapes and Irish life paintings by Avril Brand Clare Art Blog
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Oil painting. Poulnasherry Bay. This painting depicts the shore inlet at Moyasta between the towns of Kilkee and Kilrush. I grew up in Moyasta and waiting endlessly for the tide to turn so we could swim. However it didnt come in as often as we would have liked!!
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Watercolour painting of the way things looked at Glynns Mills, Kilrush. Many changes are occurring in Kilrush but the memories will last far longer.
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Acrylics on canvas (16×24inches). (sold) I love summertime in Ireland. Although our garden is quite a mess now because renovating our little cottage left us with very little time to pay attention to the garden, there are lots of flowers. Lilies and hydrangeas, even the odd tiger lily pops up between stones and overgrown weeds. The liles are real… the vase, glassy surface and little bowl exists only in my imagination.
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A wedge tomb found in The Burren, County Clare, Ireland. The rocky landscape is like nothing I had ever seen and is littered with these ancient tombs. This one supposedly held upto 38 bodies.
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Oil painting on canvas (12×10 inches) This is a painting I did of the meadow behind my house in Tullycrine, county Clare, Ireland
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Star Trail shot of the Poulnabrone Dolmen. This shot was taken with a full moon and captures the movement of the stars accross the sky over a 12 minute period. Dating to the Neolithic period, (4200 BC to 2900 BC) this portal tomb in the Burren consists of a twelve foot tabular capstone supported by two slender portal stones, and bordered by a nearby cairn. Excavations in 1985 discovered the remains of at least 22 adults and children buried in the tomb
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Oil on canvas (commissioned) This very special painting was commissioned by my dear friend, Bridget. She saw my first bluebell painting and wanted one of her own to commemorate her beloved father and husband. She kindly gave me permission to write the story of this painting. She lost her father to cancer several years ago and her husband was tragically killed in a road accident only a few weeks ago. She trusted me to paint a scene of the two of them walking in bluebell fields. I remembered the story of the Pilgrim’s Progress from years ago and adapted the story to depict them on their way to the ‘light’ (Heaven). Her father stands on the road waiting for Peter to catch up to him before they move off together into the distant light. The road is not easy and there are dangerous points to cross before they reach the beautiful bluebell fields in the distance. In the left hand corner sits Sparky, Peter’s beloved little dog. She is very old but not yet ready to take the road, so she waits till her time comes to cross over the river and join her master. It was such an honour for me to paint this picture for you, Bridget and every brushstroke was made with all my love. May the blessings of light be upon you, / Light without and light within, / And in all your comings and goings, / May you ever have a kindly greeting / From them you meet along the road. May the road rise to meet you. / May the wind be always at your back. / May the sun shine warm upon your face. / May the rains fall soft upon your fields. / And until we meet again, / May God hold you in the hollow of His hand.
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