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Northern Lights - a seascape painting by Sinéad Smyth

Oil Painting for Beginners – An Introductory Guide

August 23, 2023

Whether you’ve been inspired by the old masters or simply want to explore a new avenue of artistic expression, here’s your comprehensive guide. Oil…

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On being creative…

May 1, 2023

Being creative is woven into the fabric of who I am as a person, how I live my daily life, how I process information…

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Sunset on an Inishowen beach

Painting Seascapes and Landscapes in Inishowen

April 11, 2023

Inishowen is a hugely interesting geographical landscape. It’s the largest peninsula on the island of Ireland. It’s circumnavigated by the “Inishowen 100“, a scenic…

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Child's hands at a potter's wheel

Creativity – your journey of self-discovery and wellbeing

October 14, 2022

We are all born creative. How else can we explain a species which has evolved to make, build, create and innovate the way us humans…

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An oil seascape inspired by Inishowen, Donegal

Capturing winter light with oil paints

October 14, 2022

As an artist, one of the things I love most about the changing seasons is how it can show you new sides of a…

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A painting of a figure by Sinéad Smyth

How to master the art of figure painting – tips and tricks

October 4, 2022

Painting the human figure can be a challenge for any artist. But with a few tips and tricks up your sleeve, you can learn…

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An abstract oil painting of a still life by Sinéad Smyth

How to find inspiration for abstract painting – four tips

October 4, 2022

Abstract paintings can be some of the most beautiful and intriguing pieces of art. But what about when you’re feeling stuck and uninspired? Where…

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