Studio Notes
On this blog, I regularly publish new paintings straight off the easel and discuss what inspired them and how they came about.
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Ceramic and French Marigolds #52
Ceramic and French Marigolds, ©John O'Grady, 2012 Oil on Panel,6"x 6" SOLD
View across the Bay #51
View Across the Bay, ©John O'Grady, 2012 Oil on Panel, 5" x 7" This is a piece that evokes all the times I have waited for the train that hugs the Bay of Dublin to go into town. Looking across the bay from the harbour of Dun Laoghaire, the clouds would skitter across...
Toulourenc Valley II #50
Toulourenc Valley II, ©John O'Grady,2012 Oil on Panel, 5"x 7" A quiet evening after harvesting grapes. This year is supposed to be a good vintage for wine in the Rhone Valley.
Fruits du Marche #48
Fruits du Marché, ©John O'Grady, 2012 Oil on Panel, 6"x 6" Plums bought in the market of Vaison La Romaine
Neige Eternelle #47
Neige Eternelle, ©John O'Grady, 2012 Oil on Panel, 5"x7" SOLD The summit of Mt Ventoux looks like it has snow reflecting the evening light. It is in fact limestone, which the locals call the eternal snow as it is there all year round.
Clearing in the Wood #45
John O'Grady, Oil on Panel, 6"x6",2012 SOLD
Vineyards in the Toulourenc Valley #44
Vineyards in the Toulourenc Valley, ©John O'Grady, 2012 Oil on Canvas Panel, 5"x 7" The vendanges have started with the harvesting of white Chardonnay grapes.
View of the Sugar Loaf #43
John O'Grady, Oil on Canvas Panel, 6" x 5", 2012 The Great Sugar loaf Mountain in County Wicklow, Ireland, isn't all that great in height, but it towers over the surrounding countryside. SOLD
City of Tiny Lights, Provence #42
City of Tiny Lights, Provence, 2012 ©John O'Grady Oil on Panel, 6"x6" SOLD In the last 2 weeks, we have seen some incredible sunsets here as Summer turns to Autumn, more clouds form during the day.
Evening Mist #41
Evening Mist, ©John O'Grady, 2012 Oil on Canvas Panel, 6"x6" SOLD
Evening Heat #40
Evening Heat, ©John O'Grady, 2012 Oil on Canvas Panel, 6"x6" It has been very warm here, up to 50 degree C on the terrasse, but Autumn has been announced by the clap of thunder and flash of lightning. Overnight the temperature dropped by 20 degree C. Breathe!
The Road to God Knows Where #38
John O'Grady, Mixed media on Canvas Panel, 5"x7", 2012 SOLD In Ireland it is easy to get off the beaten track and get lost in it's breathtaking scenery. God only knows where you will end up!
Violet Field #37
J Violet Field, ©John O'Grady, 2012 Acrylic on Canvas, 12" x 12"
Heading Into Town (Home Thoughts from Abroad VI) #36
Heading into Town, (Home Thoughts from Abroad VI) ©2012, John O'Grady 6"x6", Mixed Media on Canvas Panel, 2012 SOLD
L’Ouvèze River Looking to Mt Ventoux #35
L'Ouvèze River looking to Mont Ventoux, ©John O'Grady, 2012 Oil on Canvas Panel, 5"x7" SOLD Le Géant de Provence rises to over 1900 metres. It's up to 10 degree centigrades cooler when reaching the summit, a refreshing experience in summer.