An impressionist oil painting of three white Calla Lilies (Easter Lilies) with bright yellow centers, rising from a cluster of lush green leaves. The background is a vibrant, textured mix of deep magenta, burgundy, and mossy green brushstrokes, suggesting a sun-dappled garden. The white petals are painted with thick, creamy strokes that give them a physical, sculptural presence against the dark, moody background.

"Calla Lilies" Easter Lilies
[ Oil on Canvas 12" x 16" ]

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"Easter Lily Lilly"
Digital timelapse mock-up for a planned oil painting.

#EasterLilly #Flower #Timelapse #DigitalArt #DigitalOilPainting
#BlueSkyArt #TheArtRepost #EastCoastKin #Painting
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Music : "Velvet Notes at Dusk" [Ai Gen, prompted by .j©]

"Water Lilly"
Digital timelapse mock-up for a planned oil painting.

#BlueSkyArt #TheArtRepost #DigitalArt #Timelapse #EastCoastKin #Painting #DigitalOilPainting
#ArtShare #ArtYear #ArtistsOfBlueSky
#DigitalArt #WaterLilly #flower

Music : "Water Lilly" [Ai Gen, prompted by .j©]

This oil painting depicts a Native Irish Black Honey Bee in a dynamic profile pose, captured in mid-flight and angled towards a vibrant cluster of yellow flowers in the lower right. The bee itself is rendered with expressive impasto brushwork, emphasizing the textured segmentation of its body in tones of grey, black, and touches of gold and cream. Its distinctive greyish, fuzzy thorax and striped abdomen are sharply detailed. Long, light-colored antennae project prominently. The background is a soft, abstracted, moss-green and gold impressionistic blend, providing a rich, earthy contrast that highlights the bee's detail. The overall style is highly textured, with visible, layered brushstrokes throughout, giving the piece a palpable, tactile quality and a sense of natural movement.

"Black Honey Bee"
[ Oil on canvas 10" x 14" ]
A Native Irish Black Honey Bee
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All artwork on www.johnoconnor.art

"Moon over Bantry Bay"
Digital timelapse mock-up for a planned oil painting.

#BlueSkyArt #TheArtRepost #DigitalArt #Timelapse #EastCoastKin #Painting #DigitalOilPainting
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#DigitalArt

Music by: John d O Connor
Song : "Pussyfoot" [cubedloop]

An expressive oil painting portrait of a man with dark hair and a beard, showing a somber and intense facial expression. The brushstrokes are bold and textured, with a muted color palette of grays, browns, and reds, set against a neutral background.

James '26

Here is a painting I'm in the middle of — a raw, expressive portrait capturing deep emotion and complexity. I was certainly not expecting to stop here, but I kind of like this stage.
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This oil painting depicts three chesnok garlic bulbs resting on a dark green surface against a vibrant green background. The artist uses expressive, visible brushstrokes and a bold color palette to create a striking contrast between the cool greens of the setting and the warm pinks, purples, and creamy whites of the garlic skins. Each bulb is rendered with a sense of volume and texture, capturing the natural curves, folds, and papery layers of the garlic. The play of light and shadow adds depth and realism while maintaining a painterly, impressionistic quality that highlights the beauty of this simple, everyday subject.

"Chesnok Garlic"
[ Oil on canvas 10" x 12" ]
A quick painting before putting these bad boys in the ground.

#Garlic

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All artwork on www.johnoconnor.art

This photo shows a vibrant cluster of four mushrooms with strikingly colorful caps that blend fiery shades of red, orange, and yellow. Their glossy, wet surfaces gleam under natural light, creating a vivid contrast against the muted brown and green tones of the surrounding grass and pine needles. The mushrooms’ edges are fringed and irregular, giving them a slightly frayed, almost flame-like appearance. The bright, almost lacquered caps suggest they may have just been touched by rain, enhancing their rich coloration and making them stand out dramatically from the earthy forest floor.

Forest Mushrooms
There were some Fly agaric nearby so I assuming they might be. Just never seen them with such frayed edges. Like petals or flames.

#Stunday #Mushrooms #TheArtRepost
#Photography #MobilePhotography
#NaturePhotography #PhotographersOfBlueSky
#PhotographersUnited
#EastCoastKin

"Chesnok Garlic Bulbs"
Digital timelapse mock-up for a planed oil painting.

#Art #BskyArt #BlueSkyArt #TheArtRepost #DigitalArt #Timelapse #Rebelle #EastCoastKin #Stunday
#DigitalOilPainting #ArtShare #ArtYear #Garlic

Music by: John d O Connor
Song : "Bloodstains pt 1" ( The Numeric Palm Trees)

"Woman in Red Chair"
Digital timelapse mock-up for a planed oil painting.

#Art #BskyArt #BlueSkyArt #TheArtRepost #DigitalArt #Timelapse #Rebelle8 #EastCoastKin
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Music by: John d O Connor
Song : "Storm Drifter Falls" ( The Numeric Palm Trees )

This oil painting of Gearhies Pier in Bantry Bay captures a tranquil coastal landscape with a soft, atmospheric quality. The composition draws the eye from the sandy, seaweed-streaked foreground to the calm blue waters of the bay, where a narrow strip of land extends into the distance. Gentle green hills with scattered trees rise on the left, while faint, hazy mountains fade into the horizon on the right, giving a sense of depth and serenity. The sky dominates the canvas with its pale blues and subtle wisps of white and grey clouds, enhancing the open, airy feel of the scene. The muted palette and smooth brushstrokes evoke a quiet, contemplative mood, reflecting the peaceful beauty of Bantry Bay.

"Gearhies Pier"
[9" x 11" Oil on canvas board ]
Gearhies Pier rests on the northern edge of the Sheep's Head peninsula of Bantry Bay.

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"First The Word"

#Symbols #DigitalArt
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Music by: John d O Connor.
Song : "Too Much A Woman" ( The Numeric Palm Trees )

"Steve by Window"
Digital timelapse mock-up for a planed oil painting, from a photo reference of a friend sitting by a sunlit window
#Art #DigitalArt #Timelapse #BskyArt #BlueSkyArt #TheArtRepost #EastCoastKin #Rebelle8

Music by: John d O Connor.
Song : "Back to Nature" (The Numeric Palm Trees)

This photograph captures a man seated in an armchair beside a window, gazing contemplatively toward the light streaming in. The right side of his body and face are softly illuminated by the daylight, while the rest of his form recedes into deep shadow, creating a striking contrast between brightness and darkness. He wears a teal polo shirt, and his relaxed posture, with one arm resting on the chair and the other across his lap, conveys a sense of quiet introspection or waiting. The curtain and lace by the window diffuse the light, giving the scene a gentle, almost painterly atmosphere that emphasizes mood over detail.

"Steve by Window"
Photo of a friend sitting by a sunlit window

#Portrait #Stunday
#Photography
#MobilePhotography
#PhotographersOfBlueSky
#PhotographersUnited
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#Artist #ArtistsOfBlueSky #EastCoastKin

This digital painting depicts a contemplative figure seated in a chair, bathed in soft, diffused light streaming through a nearby window. The subject, wearing a teal shirt, is turned slightly toward the glow, their face partially illuminated in profile, while much of their form recedes into shadow. The brushstrokes are thick and expressive, blending muted blues, browns, and blacks to create a textured, almost impressionistic atmosphere. The contrast between the warm interior shadows and the cool, luminous tones from the window conveys a mood of quiet introspection, as though the figure is lost in thought or waiting in stillness.

"Steve by Window"
Digital Painting from a photo reference of a friend sitting by a sunlit window

#Portrait #DigitalArt
#Art #FineArt #Painting #DigitalOilPainting
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#Artist #ArtistsOfBlueSky #EastCoastKin

This master copy of Anders Zorn’s *Study of a Nude* depicts a woman in a tender, intimate pose, kneeling on a red surface while leaning forward onto a white pillow reading a book. The figure is rendered with soft, fluid brushstrokes that emphasize the warmth and subtle tonal shifts of her skin, capturing the natural curvature of her body. Her expression is calm and introspective, her gaze lowered as if lost in thought. The background features a simple floral pattern with pink blossoms and green leaves, adding a decorative yet gentle contrast to the figure’s organic form. The overall composition conveys a quiet moment of vulnerability and repose, characteristic of Zorn’s sensitivity to light, flesh, and atmosphere.

"Study of a Nude" 1892
This is a Masters copy [using a Zorn Palette]. [12" x 10" oil on canvas ]

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"Woman in Red Skirt"

Digital timelapse mash-up of a Karen Offutt painting "Taxi" and a woman in a red skirt study.
#WackyWednesday #RedWed #Art #BskyArt #BlueSkyArt #TheArtRepost #DigitalArt #Timelapse #Rebelle8 #EastCoastKin

Music by: John d O Connor. Words by Lex
Song : "Armageddon" ( TNPT)

In the image, a weathered upright piano stands abandoned by the roadside, its wood faded and chipped, with parts of its internal mechanism exposed and deteriorating. It rests at the edge of a grassy verge, surrounded by lush greenery and rolling hills in the distance under a vivid blue sky streaked with wisps of white clouds. The low-angle perspective emphasizes the piano’s worn grandeur, contrasting its former elegance with the rugged, open countryside around it, evoking a sense of quiet nostalgia and forgotten music.

My Piano has been drinking. ...the morning after.

Dumped on the side of the road, by the Cousane Gap, near Dunmanway, SW Ireland.
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"Gearhies Pier"
West Cork, Ireland
Digital timelapse mock-up for a planed oil painting.
#Seascape #Stunday #Art #BskyArt #BlueSkyArt #TheArtRepost #DigitalArt #Timelapse #Rebelle7 #EastCoastKin

Music by: John d O Connor
Song : "Beautiful Friend" ( Redston Rd Demo)

"Study of a Nude"
Master copy of a Anders Zorn painting [Study of a Nude 1891]
Digital timelapse mock-up for a planed oil painting.
#Zorn #Art #BskyArt #BlueSkyArt #TheArtRepost #DigitalArt #Timelapse #Rebelle7 #EastCoastKin

Music by: John d O Connor
Song : "As I Am" ( Redston Rd Demo)

This oil painting captures a cozy, intimate interior scene centered around a wood-burning stove that exudes warmth and comfort. To the left of the stove sits a simple wooden chair with a black cushion, its placement suggesting it’s often used for relaxing by the fire. A classical acoustic guitar hangs on the wall beside the chair, adding a musical element to the space. Below it, potted plants rest on the wooden floor, contributing a touch of greenery and life. Above the guitar, a framed picture of a horse adds a rustic touch, while another artwork featuring a nude figure in a dramatic pose leans against the wall, introducing an element of classicism. The warm, earthy tones and textured brushwork lend the scene a quiet, lived-in authenticity.

"Guitar, Chair and Stove"
[ Oil on canvas 12"x 16" ].
A self portrait, of sorts.

#Guitar #Chair #Stove #SelfportraitSunday #Stunday
#Art #FineArt #Painting #OilPainting

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#Artist #ArtistsOfBlueSky #EastCoastKin

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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#WestCork #Ireland #RoadsLessTravelled

"Guitar and Stove"
A self portrait of sorts.
Digital timelapse mock-up for a planed oil painting.
#Guitar #Stove #SelfPortrait
#Art #BskyArt #BlueSkyArt #TheArtRepost #DigitalArt #Timelapse #Rebelle7 #EastCoastKin #ContemporaryTuesday

Music by: John d O Connor
Song : "Waiting" ( Acoustic Version)

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

All artwork on www.johnoconnor.art

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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#WestCork #Ireland #RoadsLessTravelled

This evocative painting presents a surreal, almost dreamlike interior scene bathed in deep blues, purples, and dark shadows, punctuated by stark, cold lighting from above. A solitary nude figure stands to the left, rendered in muted tones, gazing toward a red-and-blue abstract form resembling a bed or a covered object, central to the composition. The angular ceiling and dramatic light beams give the space an oppressive, almost cathedral-like atmosphere. The brushstrokes are expressive and textured, conveying an emotional tension and ambiguity, suggesting themes of isolation, introspection, or psychological depth.

"Grenville Rd" Self portrait from an old mirror selfie c.2003
[ Oil on canvas 12" x 16" ]
#SelfPortraitSunday #FigureDrawing #Shadows
#Art #FineArt #Painting #OilPainting
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#Artist #ArtistsOfBlueSky #EastCostKin
All artwork on www.johnoconnor.art

"New Street"
Digital timelapse mock-up for a planed oil painting.
#Art #BskyArt #BlueSkyArt #TheArtRepost #DigitalArt #Timelapse #Rebelle7 #EastCoastKin

Final artwork can be view at www.johnoconnor.art

Music by: John d O Connor
Song : "Sunset in Bantry"

"Grenville Rd"
Digital timelapse mock-up for a planed oil painting.
#Art #BskyArt #BlueSkyArt #TheArtRepost #DigitalArt #Timelapse #Rebelle7 #EastCoastKin #SelfPortrait #Squat

Final artwork can be view at www.johnoconnor.art

Music by: John d O Connor
Song : "PussyFoot" ( Terror Booty Sessions )

This haunting painting depicts a gaunt, figure on an old man crouched on the ground, his skeletal frame twisted in an almost animalistic posture. Rendered in dark, earthy tones with stark, dramatic lighting, the figure emerges from an ominous void, its body seemingly etched with suffering and despair. The heavy use of shadow and texture gives the artwork a visceral, nightmarish quality, evoking feelings of isolation, torment, or transformation. The composition, with its intense chiaroscuro and focus on the figure's raw, emaciated form, conveys a deeply unsettling atmosphere—suggesting themes of existential dread, inner demons, or the boundaries between humanity and monstrosity.

"The Shadows"
Oil on canvas 9"x 11"

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All artwork on www.johnoconnor.art

"The Kilkenny Skull"
Digital timelapse mock-up for a planed oil painting.
#Art #BskyArt #BlueSkyArt #TheArtRepost #Skull #Cottage #DigitalArt #Timelapse #Rebelle7 #EastCoastKin

Final artwork can be view at www.johnoconnor.art

Music by: John d O Connor
Song : "Waiting" ( Acoustic Version)