Margaret Farrell Artist

About Margaret Farrell Artist

I am an Irish landscape and seascape artist based in Dublin. From the time I was a child, I have always wanted to be an artist…that was the dream … but it’s taken me a lifetime to get to where I am now, working fulltime as an artist and owning my own art business. Leaving school, I choose a career in primary teaching and spent 35 years working in the field of special education teaching all ages from pre-schoolers to post primary and adults and even volunteering as teacher in Ethiopia. It was very rewarding and fulfilling. Over the years I did a lot of short art courses as a hobby. Being creative was something I did on holidays but never consistently or wholeheartedly. I worked in a variety of media (silk painting, watercolour, oil, pottery, creative textiles). All of this gave me a good foundation and understanding of how different media respond. However Art was never centre stage. I always choose practical considerations over following my heart.. I often wondered what would happen if I really immersed myself in being creative… Well I decided to find out and took early retirement. The last few years have been a rollercoaster adventure and I have loved every minute!! I have set up my own studio at home and have had numerous solo and group exhibitions, done some business and marketing courses. It has been a huge learning opportunity, at times challenging but always exciting. My art is inspired by the beauty of the wild, remote landscapes and the rugged coastlines of Ireland. As a keen hillwalker, beach stroller and occasional sailor I am in awe of this landscape and I try to express visually the feelings, emotions and memories it evokes in me. I strive to capture in paint the constantly changing light and the kaleidoscope of dramatic clouds. Crashing waves, diving seagulls, mountain streams, wild flower meadows and swaying grasses all intrigue me. Colour and how it can influence our mood fascinates me. I

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