*An Mórrígan is pronounced ‘On Mor-ig-awn’. It was my pleasure, and a challenge, to try and do justice to The Morrigan in paint. She is not just a powerful figure from Irish mythology, she also symbolizes many aspects of the modern female psyche. The research I did for this took a while, and the painting took place…… Continue reading Irish mythology. My art (and 6 facts) about The Morrigan.
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Clíodhna’s call: my awe and grá for the ocean.
Which came first, the picture or the poem? In this case, it was the painting. I painted this a few years ago, and wrote ‘Clíodhna’s Call’ in 2019. CLÍODHNA’S CALL Through crunch of shingle and bubble of foam You know the sound of my breathing I am liquid stillness and roaring waves Soothing and scary…… Continue reading Clíodhna’s call: my awe and grá for the ocean.
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