Lifeguard’s Hut

Ken — Tue, 22 Jun 2010 14:55:56 +0000

Details:

Lifeguard’s Hut
(Oil on canvas)

I was recently commissioned to paint a bright, summery painting of Tramore for a wedding gift. The result being this large oil painting of the Lifeguard’s Hut, Tramore. There’s a strong emphasis on shadow, movement and tone to create an atmosphere of a breezy summers day.

Apples

Ken — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 21:29:00 +0000

I’m very happy with this piece so far, it’s progressing nicely. The underpainting is down in addition to several layers of cadmium red, vermillion red, zinc white, paynes gray and cerulean blue. Further highlighting and balance for the apples.

Apples

(40cm x 50cm, Oil on canvas)
To mix things up a little I started this still life. Working on the underpainting at the moment, using van dyke brown, indian red, sap green and zinc white.

Lawlor’s Strand

Ken — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 21:13:36 +0000

Lawlor’s Strand
(61cm x 76cm, Oil on canvas)
A nice sized painting of Lawlor’s Strand, Dunmore East. In this piece I’ve focused on the play of light and shadows upon the water.

Drydock

Ken — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 21:06:43 +0000

Drydock
(61cm x 76cm, Oil on canvas)
Study of trawler under repair in Dunmore East. Rough form painted, plenty more to do yet.

The Sandhills

Ken — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 18:12:32 +0000

The Sandhills
(55cm x 75cm, Oil on canvas)
A winter scene depicting the view from The Sandhills back towards Tramore.

Tramore Cove

Ken — Sun, 07 Jun 2009 22:13:05 +0000

Tramore Cove
(100cm x 75cm, Oil on canvas)
A summer scene of Tramore Cove. Lots to do on this piece yet.

Fisherman’s Blues

Ken — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 22:29:04 +0000

Fisherman’s Blues
(31cm x 90cm, Oil on canvas)
This painting almost made my last exhibition, Éist le Fuaim na Mara, but I didn’t get a chance to complete it in time. Unfortunately it’s been on the back burner until now. It’s based on some photos I took of gulls resting on the Clock Tower Marina in Waterford. I have a good bit of detail to complete on the gulls but I’m pleased with it so far.

Cow

Ken — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 22:13:35 +0000

Cow
(25cm x 35cm, Oil on canvas)
Another one of the animal portraits I mentioned in an earlier post. Further highlights for this one.

Garrarus – 15/4/09

Ken — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 18:13:29 +0000

Garrarus
(55cm x 75cm, Oil on canvas)
Minor changes to the values of the cliffs. Surf and waves marked in, still have to add contrast and highlights to the breaking waves. Happy with this one so far.

Garrarus

Ken — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 20:50:22 +0000

Garrarus
(55cm x 75cm, Oil on canvas)
A winter scene depicting the eastern end of the beach. I’m currently mid-way through this piece, still have to paint the surf and foreshore.