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Unhinged and unchained while painting on a clifftop is how I practice mindfulness…explore artists’ thoughts, events and updates on Rod’s Blog
Rod-Cast: painting Wild Atlantic Way
I had set myself the task of tapping into pre-Christian lore attached to this beautiful and sometimes barren landscape. As a direct conduit I had decided to focus on those ancient portals to the other world. Standing Stones, Holy Wells and ancient Passage Tombs were to feature strongly.
The Perfect Painting Workshop – painting demo on video.
We started the Avoca Painting School in 2010. One of the essentials to the concept was to offer a painting experience similar to what I … Read more
Mouth-Watering video of Ballinskelligs Bay
“The more lost I get, the more interesting things I find along the way” – Rod Coyne.
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1916 Rebel Back Story: James Connolly, Thomas Clarke & The O’Rahilly
“Six years ago I created a series of portraits to remember the faces of the 1916 Easter Rising and mark the then imminent centenary. The … Read more
1916 Rebel Back Story: Thomas Macdonnagh, Joseph Mary Plunkett’s and Peadrig Pearce.
“Six years ago I created a series of portraits to remember the faces of the 1916 Easter Rising and mark the then imminent centenary. The … Read more
1916: Jeannie Wyse-Power’s Back Story
Jeannie Wyse-Power (née O’Toole; 1 May 1858 – 5 January 1941) was an Irish activist, feminist, politician and businesswoman. She was a founder member of … Read more
1916: Elizabeth O’Farrell’s Back Story
Elizabeth O’Farrell was born at 33 City Quay, Dublin on 5 November 1883. She was the daughter of Christopher O’Farrell and Margaret Kenneah. Her father … Read more
1916: Maud Gonne’s Back Story
Maud Gonne Maud Gonne was an Irish revolutionary, a romantic muse for William Butler Yeats, and mother to Nobel Peace Prize-winner, Sean MacBride. Maud Gonne … Read more
Mouth-Watering video of Ballinskelligs Bay
“The more lost I get, the more interesting things I find along the way” – Rod Coyne.
New Video: Rod paints Puffin Sound
Artist Rod Coyne paints Puffin Sound while battling Atlantic weather. Rod takes you through the plein air painting process from A to Z. The artist … Read more
2021 Calendar, a perfect gift.
Free Shipping Order yours now, or have it shipped directly to friends and family. With delivery included in the price this represents the perfect no-fuss … Read more
Covid 19 Painting Precautions
About our Covid 19 painting precautions We had to cancel our first three workshops in 2020 due to the Covid 19 travel and social distance … Read more