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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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“Blackwater” a plein air painting video by Rod Coyne
High speed a plein air painting with Rod Coyne: “Blackwater” “I had a fantastic few days painting in the Tourin Estate, it’s a compelling blend … Read more
Anchor your Composition – Reap the Rewards.
Anchor your Composition – Reap the Rewards. Anchor your composition and you will always be rewarded. Using a view finder and taking time to plan … Read more
“Coyne’s Labour of Love” By Ros Drinkwater, Sunday Business Post.
“My then upcoming exhibition Decade caused Ros Drinkwater to write “Coyne’s landscapes are a labour of love” in the Sunday Business Post, May 2009. She … Read more
Packing for Plein Air Painting
Packing for Plein Air Painting Rod Coyne shares what he’s packing for plein air painting these days. The full one hour video is now available … Read more
Rod’s Red Rock Video
“There was always a big chance that the creation of Red Rock would not be born on video at all. There’s always so much to … Read more
Seeing Red Launch at Origin Gallery, Dublin.
Seeing Red Launch at Origin Gallery, Dublin. RTE presenter and journalist Richard Curran took the helm at the Seeing Red launch. He was introduced by … Read more
Rod’s Wild Atlantic Way
Rod Coyne was privileged to spend two weeks painting at heart of that Wild Atlantic Way. Here’s a two minute studio tour of his … Read more
Still Seeing Red!
Rod Coyne is Still Seeing Red! “Yes, its true, I am Still Seeing Red! Following on from my first tentative steps at Cill Rialaig during … Read more
Painting Demo Video with a Star Wars Slant
Painting Demo Video – How the West was Won! Rod Coyne painted this picture, ” Skelligs Arch ” at Dr. Noelle Campbell-Sharp’s Origin Gallery . The … Read more