Well, I started out thinking I’d be reviewing my year, but instead I am thinking about one thing that I have always found hard, and a new way of approaching it, and the results.

I am one of many artists for whom drawing is and remains the beginning of everything.

The landscape tells a story older than time. When I’m out in it, I’m very aware of how it constantly changes under the light, through the rain, wind, sun, snow, and how it has changed since I was a child.

Back to Kenmare in the Kingdom of Kerry to take part in the Kenmare Windows Exhibition, organized by the Mill Cove Gallery of Kenmare. 2 artworks by Orla Clancy, both acrylic on canvas, entitled View Over Valentia Lighthouse and Stradbally Beach, Maharees (pictured). Exhibition runs until 20 August 2023.

Figuring out how to price your artworks can be difficult. And then I found a way …..

Framing an artwork to suit a room can be expensive. So why not buy your artwork without a frame so you can get the frame YOU want, not what the artist would choose?

What should you bring with you if you’re planning to go drawing and painting en plein air in Ireland? In this blog I share the materials I like to bring and use, as well as other useful tips.