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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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Easter Rising “1916 Portrait Collection”
Easter Rising “1916 Portrait Collection” by Rod Coyne at The Courthouse Arts Centre, Tinahely, Co. Wicklow. Exhibition launch is on the 13th of March from … Read more
Minister of Arts lauds Rod Coyne
Heather Humphreys, Minister of Arts, enthusiastically lauds Rod Coyne for his artwork and his success with the Avoca Painting School. It was a … Read more
Greetings of the Season
To family, friends and supporters of Avoca Gallery we wish you all the peace and joy of the season! Here’s wishing you and your loved … Read more
1916 Easter Rising Centenary Calendar
Coming soon! Rod Coyne has created an exclusive series of portraits remembering the faces of Easter 1916. The artist blends contemporary and classical painting to … Read more
NOA 2015, Royal College of Art, London – epilogue.
Video log following Rod Coyne’s journey from painting in Cill Rialaig, Co. Kerry to being NOA shortlisted in the Royal College of Art, London.
Don’t forget Avoca Painting School’s last 2015 course starts Tuesday.
We have places available in our Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning classes. Now enrolling for Avoca Painting School’s 6 – week studio drawing and painting … Read more
Over the moon and off to London
National Open Art 2015 (NOA 2015) London – Rod Coyne’s PR London: 4000 entries, five jurors and two shortlists later Rod Coyne gets a winning … Read more
Dublin Painting Demo
“I’ll be bringing the outside in when I demonstrate outdoor painting style in the sumptuous Origin Gallery. I’m under strict orders not to make a … Read more
LIGHTS – CAMERA – ACTION!
Once Irish TV got wind of Rod Coyne’s latest Dublin exhibition they were all over it. So when the crew met up with him at … Read more