Dark into Light, Prelude

8″ x 24″ x 1.75″ acrylic on canvas, ready to hang SOLD Once finished, this piece reminded me of one of my ‘Dark into Light’ paintings. It’s that moment when light emerges from behind the clouds. A moment filled with anticipation. It also brought to...

The Spirit of Water VII #308

The Spirit of Water VII, ©John O’Grady 32″ x 32″ x 1.75″, oil on deep edged canvas, ready to hang. Not For Sale It’s night-time. The pale blue light of a full moon permeates the painting from behind the clouds and reaches the crashing waves. We are aware of the...

The Spirit of Water VI #292

The Spirit of Water VI ©John O’Grady 12″ x 12″ oil on panel, requires framing SOLD Across the sky, light and shade cast shadows upon land and sea. The sun shines while rain falls. Moisture refracts the light, bouncing it through the air. This is the jewel-like light...

Take Me to the Island IX #285

Take Me to the Island IX, ©John O’Grady 10″ x 10″ oil and wax on panel, requires framing. SOLD This painting is the ninth in the ‘Take Me to the Island’ series but could also be seen as a continuation of the previous painting depicting one of the many...

The Silver Thread III #276

The Silver Thread III, ©John O’Grady 12″ x 12″ x 1.75″ Oil on deep edged canvas, does not require framing SOLD The quality of light where water meets sky in the west of Ireland can be stunningly brilliant or subdued and filtered through clouds and atmospheric...