As of yesterday we have an update of the Covid-19 quarantine and social distancing extension till 18th of May. We must now confirm a postponement of … Read more

“Hi Rod, thank you for you video “beat the quarantine blues” . We made our acrylic version 😉 🤩
My niece and me truly enjoyed it… painting each in our homes with your video and in the mean time using a video conference call… here are some impressions…perhaps we can inspire others. Stay safe and hope to see you again in Wicklow,
Kindest regards” – K & N from Belgium .

#Stayathome with Rod “Secrets of the Palette Knife” free download As the Covid-19 lock-down continues we want to pass our time in fun and fulfilling … Read more

Avoca Painting School Covid-19 update as of 29th March 2020

Avoca Painting School Covid-19 update as of 15th March 2020. Having studied the recent Irish government advise ( 16th March ’20) and following medical advice … Read more

I was more prolific and confident than I could ever remember in my artistic life. In short I was unhinged, unchained and happier than a dog with two tails. It was at this point that a German art critic took an interest in my work and wrote the following.

“I was delighted to be invited to take part in the world’s first ever Eco Aware Banksy Project earlier this year. Thirty chosen artists were … Read more