Another racing scene, as you can see,40”x30” canvas. Not sure if the background is too strong but will carry on until the jockeys colours are in, might get a better idea then.
The sun is still beating down, so the classes are very slack and visitors to the studio few and far between,all on the beach I suspect. Maybe I should be on the beach painting?
It’s very hard to settle down and paint in the stunning weather we are having, but I have managed to do some and this one is now nearing completion, just a few nicks here and there I think. It’s a largish canvas, 40”x 30”, I like this size a lot, its not too big to be intimidating. I have started another canvas this size, again of a racing scene, I will post a work in progress.
I have been very busy in the last week getting the exhibition, “A Real Piece of Work” organised. With 40 odd artists involved it’s quite an undertaking, but everybody is giving what help they can, so it will all come right at the end!
If you are anywhere near the venue this exhibition is a MUST SEE!
Seriously hot in Ireland…not complaining but finding it hard to work, inside or out. Have produced more greeting cards, which will be for sale on this blog and also my website, www.theartofphildavis.com .
I am trying to get this one finished, it’s down to the fine detail stage so as usual I am finding reasons not to paint.
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The weather is amazing, summer is finally here and everybody is making for the beach.The studio is very quiet, so maybe I should head for the beach as well.
I have been trawling through my sketchbooks again and came across this sketch of my wife.
I have used similar sketches for a painting that I posted recently, but this is from a different angle…may make a painting.
You are going to get sick of hearing about this but I will be posting regularly to remind you all to come to an exhibition of paintings by artists in my classes.
Friday 9th August @ 7.30pm
“Downstairs” in Shanagarry Design Centre,
Shanagarry, Co Cork.
This is a not to miss exhibition!!!!
It wouldn’t be my blog without a picture so here is one I painted and sold recently, of Penn Castle, which was owned by the family of William Penn who invented Pennsylvania, (hope I spelt it right). This is next door to my studio, so it was inevitable that I would paint it sooner or later.
Its a beautiful day. The sun is shining sooooo everybody is out having fun instead of buying art!!!
S’ok we don’t mind really. Please call in if you`re passing. We`ll be the trolls under the stairs.
Here is an old one of Phil’s of the kids on Ballynamona beach with Ballycotton Island in the distance. Beautiful Just !
This is a shot of the Cafe upstairs with Phils artwork on the wall. Is my husband famous or infamous?? That is the question. Song for today is the theme tune from “the greatest american hero”. Bob the Blogger.
My husband is a boring old fart so I have decided to take over his blog.
I am going to show you his paintings, his studio and tell you things about our lives.
The purpose of all this is that, I want him to be a famous artist. It’s a recession folks, but we’ve still got to make a living!
I haven’t told him I am doing this…yet, so don’t squeal!
Bob
A painting of a, sadly, declining species in Ireland but thankfully still relatively common in my area. It takes a lot of work to build up the colours with pencil but is worth it in the end. I might go over the background with acrylic as I am not really happy with it, I tried blending with white spirits but it only partially worked.
“Robin” Mixed Media
Painted this initially in 2007, with coloured pencil, but reworked it this year with acrylic in the background.
A collage of the new greeting cards I have made in the last week or so. They will be available for sale on my blog and also in my etsy shop, within the next day or so.The cards are 6”x4” (15x10cm) and are blank inside for your own personal message. They come with an envelope and are packed in a cello bag to keep them safe. Price is €2.00 each or 3 for €5.00
This June Bank Holiday sees the first happening of Seafood & Shanty Ballycotton. With loads of stuff happening , especially for the kids, it’s well worth a visit.
