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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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Hollywood – Painting with Poets – Early Bird – Painting in the Rain
Celebrate 1916 Collection at Hollywood with 1/3 off canvas prints. As you know this month Rod Coyne presents his unique “1916 Portrait Collection” at … Read more
Avoca Gallery revealed on Irish TV!
National coverage for Avoca Gallery with Irish TV Earlier this the we were delighted to have the Irish TV team visit Avoca Gallery. Presenter … Read more
Sky Arts Landscape – Rod Coyne’s Wild Card experience in pictures.
Competition judge Kathleen Soriano keeps a close eye on Rod Coyne’s work. Sky Arts Landscape Artist “Year two of Sky Arts stunning landscape painting TV … Read more
Shoot for the Stars with Pauline McLynn
“Painting The Nation” with Pauline McLynn Presented by Pauline McLynn, Painting The Nation is a new series coming to RTÉ this Autumn. Are you a … Read more
Rod Coyne’s 1916 Portraits in Hollywood Fair
…update: 14/08/2016. As you know Rod Coyne presents his unique “1916 Portrait Collection” at the Hollywood Fair. This exhibition is free, all are welcome. But … Read more
One click to Facebook heaven!
Facebook heaven! So many of our friends and followers lament that they don’t receive our latest posts. And with due cause, because Facebook do not … Read more
Revolution on air!
The Revolution has been Televised! Rod Coyne reveals his 1916 Portrait Collection to Irish TV, one century on from the Dublin Revolution. Rod’s Revolution… “I … Read more
Pounce on this early-bird !! Painting Workshop
Pounce on the early-bird !! After a wonderful paint-out in Kilmacurragh yesterday we are already preparing for our next Outdoor Painting Workshop at the Meeting … Read more
Bryan Dobson launches 1916 Portrait Collection.
1916 Rebel Talk! Fiery launch of 1916 Portrait Collection. We were so privileged to enjoy Ireland’s national TV newscaster Bryan Dobson’s eloquent and insightful launch … Read more