Category: Artist life
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Historic Art Residency at Saint Mary’s Cathedral
Historic Appointment: First Artist in Residence at Saint Mary’s Cathedral I’m absolutely thrilled to share some incredible news with you all. I’ve been appointed as the first-ever Artist in Residence at Saint Mary’s Cathedral in Limerick. This is a truly historic moment for both myself and this magnificent 12th-century cathedral. This groundbreaking residency runs from…
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Plein Air Painting: Embracing Nature’s Challenges
Two unforgettable plein air painting experiences that remind us why outdoor art-making is worth every weather challenge When Mother Nature Becomes Your Art Director: Limerick Plein Air (August 4th) Sometimes the best plein air painting sessions are the ones that test every fiber of your artistic resolve. My recent experience at the Limerick Plein Air…
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Beginner-Friendly Landscape Painting Classes Starting February 2025
By Nici Le Gear Location: Upstairs, By Design, A Local Story, Castletroy Shopping Centre Great news! Due to popular demand, I’m adding a second weekly class to our landscape painting course. You can now attend my Wednesday evening sessions. Have you ever looked out over a stunning landscape and thought:“I wish I could capture that…
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Beginner-Friendly Landscape Painting Classes Starting January 2025 SOLD OUT
By Nici Le Gear | Starting January 17, 2025Location: Upstairs, By Design, A Local Story, Castletroy Shopping Centre Have you ever looked out over a stunning landscape and thought: “I wish I could capture that on canvas”? Now’s your chance! Starting January 17th, I’m offering a 6-week landscape painting art class course at By Design,…
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Support Palestine with Unique Art at Limerick Fundraiser
I’m thrilled to share that my original acrylic painting, Reflections of a Medieval Stroll (8×12 inches, professionally framed), will be part of a special fundraiser hosted by the Muslim Sisters of Eire Limerick. This one-of-a-kind artwork will be donated to support their Winter Fundraising Bazaar for Palestine. Event Details:When: Dec 14th, 11 AM – 3…
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6-Week Landscape Painting Course!
Starting October 4th at By Design, A Local Story, Castletroy Shopping Centre Have you ever looked out over a stunning landscape and thought, “I wish I could capture that on canvas”? Well, now’s your chance! Starting October 4th, I’m offering a 6-week landscape painting course at By Design, A Local Story in Castletroy Shopping Centre,…
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Capturing my Limerick
A 30 day painting challenge This September, I’m embarking on a personal journey to capture the essence of Limerick – my adopted home and the backdrop of my life’s most cherished moments. Through a 30-day painting challenge, I’ll be bringing to life the scenes and objects that define my ‘Limerick’ – Limerick through my eyes.…
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Art Competition: Win a Print of ‘Twilight on the Shannon’!
As I recuperate from COVID, I’m thrilled to announce a special art competition to brighten up your week (and mine)! Prize: A first edition print of ‘Twilight on the Shannon’, perfectly sized for a 10 x 10 inch frame. How to Enter: Each friend tagged in the comments counts as one entry, so feel free…
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Exciting news: My paintings featured in O’Reilly’s art auction
I’m thrilled to announce my participation in O’Reilly’s first modern and contemporary Irish art auction in over 30 years! This prestigious event, part of O’Reilly’s Fine Art – Modern & Contemporary auction, is a timed auction running from August 7th to August 14th, 2024. Two of my paintings have been selected for this exclusive event:…
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Paint with me, 2 hour workshop
Unleash Your Inner Artist: Paint the Cliff’s of Moher (2-Hour Workshop) Calling all art enthusiasts! Capture the awe-inspiring beauty of the Cliff’s of Moher on canvas in this fun and informative 2-hour workshop. No prior experience necessary! We’ll provide all the necessary materials, including acrylic paints, brushes, canvases, and easels, so you can unleash your inner…