Poires de la St Jean #9

Poires de la St Jean, 2012 ©John O’Grady, Oil on Panel, 6″x6″ When I saw these little jewels, 2″ high and bright green, I had to buy some. They are called St John’s Pears as they are ready to pick on St John the Baptist’s birthday...

A Madeleine for Nick #8

A Madeleine for Nick, 2012 ©John O’Grady Oil on Canvas, 6″x6″ Sold My brother in law is a keen Marcel Proust’s fan so I painted this for him as a reminder of times past.

Ceramic with Garlic Bulb #4

Ceramic with Garlic Bulb, ©John O’Grady, 2012 Oil on Panel, 6″x6″ The light first thing in the morning has a lovely cool blue quality. This still life arrangement was about the objects and their relationship, and how that cool blue light illuminated...