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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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Dublin Docklands exhibition in Dun Laoghaire Ferry Terminal
Dublin Docklands Contemporary Art Exhibition Anja & Rod Coyne smiling in front of Rod’s “Red Hull” painting at the official (pardon the pun) launch. Photo … Read more
Paint a Flower in 3 Minutes Video – Avoca Painting School
Paint a Flower in 3 Minutes with Avoca Painting School! Rod Coyne puts the Tuesday Morning class through their paces – and they come up … Read more
Rod Coyne Shortlisted – NOA 2017 UK – vote him into London’s hottest exhibition.
Rod Coyne Shortlisted Rod Coyne Shortlisted form 4000+ entries and you can help get his paintings to the prestigious 21st National Open Art (NOA) Exhibition, … Read more
Rod Sees Red!
Rod Sees Red! – and paints it! Q: How is it that now Rod Sees Red!? A:“For a while now I’ve been considering where my … Read more
What is Plein Air Painting like in Ireland?
What Is Plein Air Painting? Plein air painting is about leaving the four walls of your studio behind and experiencing painting and drawing in the … Read more
2017 – Sleeping Giant – Mulled Wine & Stockings
A Year in the Garden of Ireland Rod at The Dalkey Gallery Howth from Bulloch Avoca Painting School 2017 … Read more
My Place on Canvas
MY PLACE ON CANVAS – Today “I couldn’t see it coming at the time, but what started out as a common or garden solo exhibition … Read more
Paint, Irish Whiskey plus Botany at Tourin House.
The true home of Irish Whiskey “Earlier this year I was privileged to take part in a special painting exhibition in the historical Tourin House, … Read more
Rod’s radical experimentation: The Pirate Painter Project.
Pirate Painter Project – Rod’s Description For the period of 2016 I will be creating my plein air pictures wearing an eye patch, a pirate … Read more