"Ard na Sidhe"

This small piece was inspired by the Fairy Folklore of Ireland and warrants a little explanation. There are many different aspects of Fairy lore in Celtic Ireland. Legend has it that the people of Tuatha Dé Danann retreated to an Otherworld after the Milesians came to Ireland and that they became known as Sidhe (pr. 'shee'). These beings became the Gods and Goddesses as well as Fairy Kings and Queens of the Celtic people in later times. Fairy Hills were believed to be the 'doorway' to the Otherworld.

'Seantí'

I'm in the process of getting a body of work together for an exhibiton that will open on St. Patrick's Day in March. All of the works will have an Irish theme and this is my most recently completed piece. The title 'Seantí' is the Irish gaelic word for 'old house'......I suppose that is the origin of the term 'shanty'.

"The Hill"