Size: 30.5 cm x 25.4 cm (10 x 14 inches)
Media Type: Acrylic on canvas
Description: February, I walked in the woods, I closed my eyes and listened. I drew the sounds that I heard, the birds singing and, the river babbling. I noticed a lighter touch with my pencil and paint and increased use of mark-making. I noticed a connection to the woods, a heightened awareness of the pinks, yellows, and marks in the bark of the trees. When I returned to the studio and painted on my canvas, I saw that the pink dots on the top of the painting are reminiscent of the marks I made while listening to the birds. In this painting, I have painted the life of the woods. I continued this practice, returning to the woods, painting, and sketching and I found more texture and mark-making seeping into my paintings. This is an exciting development in my practice which I want to explore further. I learn so much about myself and my art every time I paint.
Sinéad Ní Chionaola is a contemporary Irish and international artist since 1991. Her paintings are inspired by her observation of the landscape and energy of nature. Her work forms part of the OPW collection Ireland, and in private collections in Ireland, Europe, Switzerland, and America. Visit my Shop here.
