Juniper in Mountmellick

This beautiful image arrived in my inbox - the work is that of Shona Shirley Macdonald, and her exhibition titled “Juniper” will run from 5th -29th May in The Library Gallery. Mountmellick. Co Laois.

Originally from Aberdeen, Shauna, is currently based in Co. Waterford, and works as an illustrator.Past projects include illustration for comics, poetry, short stories, murals, textile design and concept art. Her first solo show was in the Roe Valley Arts and Cultural Centre in Limavady in August 2014. She is also a member of the Illustrators Guild of Ireland.

See www.shonashirleymacdonald.com/ for more details.

Happy Days

Croi Anu Art Exhibition will be launched by Senator Mary Ann O Brien (creator of Lily O Brien’s chocolate and founder of the Jack and Jill Foundation) this Friday at seven thirty, in Moone, County Kildare - all are welcome for the lovely wine and lovely art... it runs from 27th May to - 3rd June and 17 Artists are exhibiting. I've two pieces in the show, the painting photographed above and its sister, who's shyer...


Above are the reasons I haven't been blogging much lately! Congratulations to my daughter Rosie on her 18th birthday and my son Joshua on his first communion! An end of an era as Rosie says!