tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-89896060084533631802011-08-05T14:04:34.021-07:00Affordable Original ArtOriginal Affordable Art by Barbara Monahan. Abstracted landscapes. Affordable pieces. make great wedding gifts, christmas gifts.Cocoon Designhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01004481072508531756noreply@blogger.comBlogger61100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8989606008453363180.post-68193225252736548112010-11-08T05:26:00.000-08:002010-11-08T05:26:29.803-08:00Dalkey Winter Fair 2010Hi Everyone,It’s that time of year again, and the Dalkey Castle Winter Fair is here. I am exhibiting again this year in the gallery section. I’ve actually been taking a bit of time out to just draw, and am now coming back to my canvas to see what that process has brought to my painting. It is exciting, and I really like the results so far. So if you are around Dalkey this coming weekend, please Cocoon Designhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01004481072508531756noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8989606008453363180.post-62500050144531919562009-11-23T04:22:00.000-08:002009-11-23T04:30:27.596-08:00New Work in ProgressAfter a great weekend in Dalkey last weekend I have come away with great energy and excitement which I have harnessed and put into the beginnings of two new paintings, pictured here. Keep an eye out for the finished pieces!!Cocoon Designhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01004481072508531756noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8989606008453363180.post-18467682840152380082009-11-16T07:58:00.000-08:002009-11-16T08:53:08.732-08:00Thank You!I'd like to give huge thanks to all of my friends and supporters, old and new, who came to visit me in Dalkey at the weekend, and especially to those of you who bought/commissioned my work, eight pieces, you know who you are, Thank You. I hope you enjoy your piece of original art.Cocoon Designhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01004481072508531756noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8989606008453363180.post-87176003388644411412009-11-05T02:50:00.000-08:002010-01-11T04:27:44.836-08:00New Work in OilsIts been awhile since I have posted anything here, but I have been busy changing from acrylic paint to oils, and I love working in oils. The freedom is absolutely fantastic! The paint moves so much easier and has also given me a new style where I am using my brushes more and less of my pallette knife. You can come and see the results at the Dalkey Winter Fair in the Heritage Centre on November Cocoon Designhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01004481072508531756noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8989606008453363180.post-38912414707148363862009-06-10T08:14:00.000-07:002009-06-10T08:15:29.254-07:00Working in OilsIt may be a recession, but it's also a good time to learn. With this in mind I have just joined an art class and am beginning to work in oils, something I have not had the space to do before. Although I use my acrylics in the same way as you would oils I think oils will give more depth to my work. So for those of you who have been asking me if I would work in oils...watch this space! I am lookingCocoon Designhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01004481072508531756noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8989606008453363180.post-67827207783151049762009-06-10T08:13:00.000-07:002009-06-10T08:14:24.089-07:00Directory of Contempoary Irish ArtistsThe Directory of Contemporary Irish Artists is a directory whose aim is to profile a wide range of new and emerging as well as established artists involved in both abstract and representational art in a variety of media.The following link will take you directly to my profile on this directory;http://www.visual-arts-cork.com/contemporary-artists/barbara-monahan.htmCocoon Designhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01004481072508531756noreply@blogger.com0