This oil painting depicts a human skull resting on a richly textured red surface, set against a shadowy, almost abstract dark background. The skull is rendered in muted earthy tones, with subtle greenish and yellowish hues that give it an aged, weathered appearance. A pronounced crack runs across its cranium, emphasizing its fragility and sense of decay. The artist uses bold, expressive brushstrokes, particularly in the background and lower portion of the painting, creating a dramatic contrast between the subject and its surroundings. The overall mood evokes a classic memento mori theme, reminding the viewer of mortality and the passage of time.

"The Kilkenny Skull"
[ Oil on canvas 12"x 12" ].
Old and Damaged
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This oil painting captures a rustic, nostalgic scene centred around an old, red petrol pump standing against a weathered wooden fence. The bold red of the pump contrasts with the muted, earthy tones of the background, drawing immediate attention. The textures are rough and expressive, with thick brushstrokes and vibrant accents of green and yellow foliage creeping around the base, suggesting abandonment and the quiet reclaiming of man-made objects by nature. The overall composition evokes a sense of decay and memory, as if this forgotten relic stands as a silent witness to the past in a once-busy roadside stop.

"The Petrol Pump"
[ Oil on canvas 5"x 7" ]
Crookstown on the way to Cork

#PetrolPump #Art #FineArt #Painting #OilPainting

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#ArtistsOfBlueSky #EastCostKin #BlueSkyMonday
#WestCork #Ireland #RoadsLessTravelled

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This image showcases a finely detailed pencil sketch of a nude female figure in a realistic pose, partially draped in fabric being lifted over her head, suggesting motion and modesty. The sketch displays a keen attention to anatomical proportions, shading, and texture, especially in the rendering of the folds in the cloth and the soft contours of the body. The setting around the figure includes background elements like a door and a vending machine with the faintly legible text “JAR PINS,” adding context and depth. Real objects—a pencil, an eraser, and a wooden sharpener.

"Nude on Undressing" #1
[ Pencil on Paper ]. Pencil Study for Painting

#Nude #LifeDrawing
#Art #FineArt #LineDrawing #PencilDrawing
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#Artist #ArtistsOfBlueSky #EastCostKin
#WestCork #Ireland #RoadsLessTravelled

In this image, an old, weathered wooden chair is placed incongruously in the middle of a dense, moss-covered forest. The chair, partially buried in pine needles and surrounded by fallen branches and undergrowth, seems out of place among the tall, closely-packed evergreen trees. Sunlight filters through the canopy above, casting dappled light on the forest floor, while bright green moss climbs the trunks of the trees, creating a vivid contrast against the darker, earthy tones. The scene evokes a sense of mystery and curiosity, as if the chair is a forgotten relic or part of a hidden woodland story.

"A Woodland Mystery"
Beneath the trees on Coolmountain, Dunmanway. Cork, Ireland. #Art #BskyArt #BlueSkyArt #TheArtRepost #Photography #EastCoastKin #MountainMonday #WestCork #Ireland
#RoadsLessTravelled

This oil painting depicts a serene rural landscape beneath a vibrant, expressive sky filled with swirling blue and cream-toned clouds, evoking the soft light of dawn or dusk. The sun glows faintly near the horizon, illuminating distant rolling hills. At the center-right, the dark silhouette of Togher Castle rises subtly among trees, providing a historic focal point amid the tranquil setting. The foreground features a textured grassy field in earthy greens and browns, grounding the scene. Executed in an impressionistic style, the painting emphasizes atmosphere, light, and mood over fine detail.

"Togher Castle" [Oil on canvas board 9" x 11"]
Dunmanway, Cork. Ireland

Early morning with low lying mist

#Art #BskyArt #BlueSkyArt #TheArtRepost
#FineArt #Painting #OilPainting #Castle
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This painting depicts a tranquil, verdant landscape dominated by rolling green hills under a soft, cloudy sky. In the foreground, a cluster of large, weathered standing stones - "The Uragh Stone Circle" - rest on a grassy expanse dotted with smaller rocks. A calm river or lake winds through the midground, separating the stones from the lush, forested slopes in the distance. The artist uses textured brushstrokes and a rich, earthy palette to convey the timeless, almost mystical atmosphere of the scene, evoking a sense of quiet reverence and natural beauty.

"The Uragh Stone Circle" (Ciorcal Cloch Uragh)
Oil on canvas board 9 x 11 inch

#Art #BskyArt #BlueSkyArt #TheArtRepost
#FineArt #Painting #OilPainting #Lighthouse
#EastCostKin #EastCoastKin #StoneCircle
#WestCork #Ireland #RoadsLessTravelled
#RockinTuesday

An oil painting of the Fastnet lighthouse. This painting depicts a solitary lighthouse standing on a rocky island, surrounded by a vast, choppy sea under a textured sky filled with swirling clouds. The artist uses expressive brushstrokes and a cool colour palette of blues, greys, and whites to convey a sense of movement and atmosphere. The lighthouse, rendered in stark white, serves as the focal point, symbolizing resilience and solitude amidst the expansive, dynamic seascape.

"The Fastnet" - Lighthouse. Just off the coast of SW Ireland
Oil on canvas board 9 x 10 inch
#Art #BskyArt #BlueSkyArt #TheArtRepost
#FineArt #Painting #OilPainting #Lighthouse
#EastCostKin #EastCoastKin #SeaScape
#WestCork #Ireland #RoadsLessTravelled

A photograph of a seascape. It is taken from the viewing platform of the Sheeps Head Lighthouse. On the left of the photo is the side wall of the lighthouse. To the right is the sea and in the distance is the horizon.

Sea. Blue. View.

From the Sheeps Head Lighthouse

#BlueSkyMonday #EastCostKin #Photography #EastCoastKin #SeaScape
#WestCork #Ireland #RoadsLessTravelled

Everywhere should have their own Bluebell Woods.

Music - "I got the goods" ©TheGreat.JOC
#BluebellWoods #BlueSkyArt #OriginalMusic
#WestCork #Courtmacsherry
#Ireland
#RoadsLessTravelled

Monochrome photograph of a young boy holding a white feather toward the camera. Only the feather is in sharp focus.

"Presentation"

#Feather
#Photography #Monochrome #ClassicMono
#MobilePhotography #NaturePhotography
#EastCoastKin
#WestCork #Ireland
#RoadsLessTravelled

"Salt n Pepper"
Oil on Canvas 30cm x 25cm

#TheArtRepost #Art #FineArt
#OilPainting #Painting
#ArtYear #BlueSkyArt
#EastCoastKin
#RoadsLessTravelled

I wonder how the stock markets are doing....Not.

Wandering in the wild woods of West Cork.
#WestCork #Woods #Ireland #RoadsLessTravelled

The Journey - Another day at the office

Music - "Get Like Bees" ©TheGreat.JOC
#TheJourney #blueskyartshow
#WestCork
#Ireland
#RoadsLessTravelled

A painting of three small colourful fish. Taken from just below the waterline.

"Three Little Fish"
Oil on Canvas [30 x 24 cm]
Inspired by an original photo taken by:
Jeff Suchy‬ ‪@jeffatapex.bsky.social

#Fish
#TheArtRepost #Art #FineArt
#OilPainting #Painting
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#EastCoastKin
#RoadsLessTravelled

A monochromatic photography of a black and white cat sitting on a white mat in a bathroom

"Cleo"

#Caturday #Cats #CatsOfBlueSky
#EveryDayIsCaturday
#Mono #BnW #Photography
#MobilePhotography
#NaturePhotography
#WestCork
#Ireland
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An oil painting of a pair of young horses. Both horses are a dark chestnut in colour and are standing in a green field surrounded by low lying mountains

"Elvis and Jumper"

A very handsome pair up close. If I can see it I will try painting it...

#ArtYear #BlueSkyArt
#TheArtRepost #Horses
#Art #OilPainting #Painting
#BlueSkyMonday
#WestCork
#Ireland
#RoadsLessTravelled

A photo showing a silhouette of two crows perched on a telegraph line set against a pure blue sky.

#BlueSkyMonday

"Online Friends"

#Crow #Rooks #EastCoastKin
#PhotographersOfBlueSky
#Photography #MobilePhotography
#NaturePhotography
#WestCork #Ireland
#RoadsLessTravelled

Every day is #Stunday
A view of the sea inlet next to Dunboy Castle, Originally a stronghold of the O'Sullivan Bere Clan.

#Photography
#MobilePhotography
#NaturePhotography
#WestCork
#Ireland
#RoadsLessTravelled

A monochrome image of a narrow road disappearing into a foggy mist. A couple of telegraph poles line the left hand side of the road.

"Path to the edge"
1km beyond this point the road stops and you have to walk a further 1km to reach the #Sheepshead lighthouse. Next stop is the USA

#BlueSkyArtShow #Monochrome
#Mono #BnW #Photography
#MobilePhotography
#NaturePhotography
#WestCork
#Ireland
#RoadsLessTravelled

A beach scene. On the shore line a young child sits in the water looking further out at two older children supervised by an adult. They are pointing into the water.

"Jelly Fish Patrol"

For todays #FebruARTy a #Jellyfish #FishyFeb related Photo

#Photography
#MobilePhotography
#NaturePhotography
#WestCork
#Ireland
#RoadsLessTravelled

Todays #februarty theme is #orange
This is photo of the Local Mermaid. Dressed only in a fishtail swim suit and a couple of strategically placed shells.
It was about -2 centigrade on this day.

#Orange
#FebruARTy
#Mermaid
#Photography
#MobilePhotography
#WestCork
#Ireland
#RoadsLessTravelled

Kudos to the random road repair guy, who decided to express his Love and his Art for "Tania" in the middle of the road outside my house. Art is Love.

#ArtIsLove

#Monochrome
#FebruARTy
#DigitalArt
#Photography
#MobilePhotography
#BlackandWhitePhotography
#WestCork
#Ireland
#RoadsLessTravelled

A photo of an ancient stone circle bathed in morning sun. Shadows of people dancing are cast upon the 2 meter high standing stones

For Day 10 of #FebruARTy lt's a #ring

Technically this is a circle which is kind of a ring. The Sun had just risen and the moon was still faintly visible in opposite sky.

#FebruARTy
#DigitalArt
#Photography
#MobilePhotography
#NaturePhotography
#WestCork
#Ireland
#RoadsLessTravelled

Photo of the photographers silhouette reflected in the water of a rockpool. The submerged rock have been dyed red and green by sea algae and seaweed.

"Reflection and Refraction"
Seawater trapped after the tide has receded. Seaweed and algae colours the rock

For the #BlueSkyArtShow - this weeks theme is #Reflections

#BlueSkyArtShow
#DigitalArt
#Photography
#MobilePhotography
#NaturePhotography
#WestCork
#Ireland
#RoadsLessTravelled

Half a dozen little purple flowers against a blurred green background. Only one of the flowers is in full focus.

Little Purple Flowers

#Purple for day 4 of #FebruARTy

#BlueSkyArtShow
#Februarty
#Photography
#MobilePhotography
#NaturePhotography
#WestCork
#Ireland
#RoadsLessTravelled

image of a window from inside a darkened room. sunlight from outside casts diffused shadows on the window blind covering the window.

Sunlight is the best alarm clock, especially when it allows you to lie in a little. Theme for today is #Light

#BlueSkyArtShow
#Pattern
#Photography
#MobilePhotography
#NaturePhotography
#WestCork
#Ireland
#RoadsLessTravelled

A photo of a moss covered forest floor. The moss covers old tree stumps and large rocks. All is illuminated by early morning sunlight streaming through the trees.

This is an odd little part of Coolmountain there are numerous walled in areas. All of it is covered with a lush green moss. It's hard to tell old tree stumps from rocks.

#Photography
#MobilePhotography
#NaturePhotography
#Coolmountain
#WestCork
#Ireland
#RoadsLessTravelled

A close up photo of ripening gooseberries hanging on a bush branch

#Januarty Day 30 theme #Green "Who is the Gooseberry" from a garden in SW Ireland

#Green
#Januarty
#Photography
#MobilePhotography
#NaturePhotography
#WestCork
#Ireland
#RoadsLessTravelled

A young child stands in the shallows, looking out to sea. She is holding a small blue plastic spade in the water. The sea is very calm and flat.

#Januarty Day 28 theme #Flat a calm flat sea in Bantry Bay SW Ireland

#Flat
#Januarty
#Photography
#MobilePhotography
#NaturePhotography
#WestCork
#Ireland
#RoadsLessTravelled

A small birds egg. Pale greenish blue. Sitting on an oak wood kitchen table. The egg broken open and the chick has gone.

Todays theme on
#januarty is #Broken at least from the inside out.

#broken
#Photography
#MobilePhotography
#NaturePhotography
#WestCork
#Ireland
#RoadsLessTravelled