12×16 inches
Acrylic on gesso board.
Storm Brewing
Storm brewing/ “Brewing up a storm” Is the title of a song by “The Stunning.” This was the second title that kept returning to me for this painting. The song would repeat in my head every time I saw it. This title speaks to me of being more in control of accepting the reality of the storm without hostility or fear, being open to except its energy as a natural part of life.
I am reminded of the work of J.M.W.Turners paintings of tempestuous seas. “Snow Storm -Steam boat off a harbours mouth.” Turner had the ability to capture the energy, and the mood of a landscape.
Painted at Pillmore beach once again but with a different energy, as the tide and the evening were drawing in! How wonderful to be on the beach and to attempt to capture all of the emotions of the moment. The setting sun, the waves crashing on the beach, the smell of the seaweed and the sea.
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.
