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theGreat J.OC

@johnoconnor.art

Artist: Musician. Photographer. Painter. Occasional Stone Carver. Question Asker. Early Riser. Father to two half grown humans. Partner and best Friend. All Photographs, Artworks and Music are my own unless otherwise noted.

created November 23, 2024

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You're to kind. I've not mastered it yet. But I thought fewer colours would get me into less trouble 😅

1/9/2025, 5:29:18 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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You're right, he does a little.

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"Steve by Window" Photo of a friend sitting by a sunlit window #Portrait #Stunday #Photography #MobilePhotography #PhotographersOfBlueSky #PhotographersUnited #ArtShare #BskyArt #BlueSkyArt #TheArtRepost #ArtYear #Artist #ArtistsOfBlueSky #EastCoastKin

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.
31/8/2025, 3:23:41 PM | 27 3 | View on Bluesky | view

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"Steve by Window" Digital Painting from a photo reference of a friend sitting by a sunlit window #Portrait #DigitalArt #Art #FineArt #Painting #DigitalOilPainting #ArtShare #BskyArt #BlueSkyArt #TheArtRepost #ArtYear #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.
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"Study of a Nude" 1892 This is a Masters copy [using a Zorn Palette]. [12" x 10" oil on canvas ] #Nude #Zorn #MasterCopy #Art #FineArt #Painting #OilPainting #ArtShare #BskyArt #BlueSkyArt #TheArtRepost #ArtYear #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.
30/8/2025, 7:37:12 PM | 8 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Study of a Mans Head digital art

This digital painting depicts a portrait of an elderly man with a distinct side profile. His head is bald with a light stubble on his chin, and his expression carries a sense of thoughtfulness or introspection. The background consists of soft, abstract brushstrokes in cool tones, primarily shades of teal and blue, which contrasts with the warm, earthy tones used for the man’s skin. The painting has a loose, impressionistic style, with visible brushstrokes that add texture and movement, giving the piece an emotional, almost dreamlike quality. The lack of fine details in certain areas, like the shirt and background, directs focus toward the face and the overall expression.
28/8/2025, 7:51:03 PM | 3 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Yes "Her" got a bit of a bump recently as there has been a rise in people using ChatGPT to emulate relationships and/or therapy. You can download most of these films through Google or Amazon.

27/8/2025, 2:54:59 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Part of my guilty pleasure... Here is a small cross section. Robot And Frank Her The Creator Brian and Charles The Wild Robot

27/8/2025, 1:40:56 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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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)

27/8/2025, 9:36:45 AM | 4 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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#Pieces of foil confetti in a town fountain. Celebrating students last day at school. [Cleaned up later :-) by students ] #BlueSkyArtShow #EastCoastKin #Art #Photography #ArtYear #PhotographersOfBlueSky #MobilePhotography #PhotographersUnited

This photo captures a vibrant scattering of confetti floating in the shallow water of a fountain, illuminated by streaks of light that cut across the scene. The confetti pieces, mostly small squares, shimmer in a variety of colors—bright greens, yellows, blues, reds, and metallic tones—creating a festive, almost dreamlike effect. The sunlight refracts through the water, casting rippling patterns on the fountain floor beneath, while the reflective surfaces of the confetti amplify the play of color and light. The combination of motion, sparkle, and shadow gives the image a celebratory yet serene atmosphere, as if freezing a fleeting moment of joy.
16/8/2025, 7:50:45 PM | 26 2 | View on Bluesky | view

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My Piano has been drinking. ...the morning after. Dumped on the side of the road, by the Cousane Gap, near Dunmanway, SW Ireland. #TheArtRepost #ArtYear #Photography #MobilePhotography #NaturePhotography #PhotographersOfBlueSky #PhotographersUnited #EastCoastKin

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.
14/8/2025, 6:41:38 PM | 21 2 | View on Bluesky | view

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Or this... a Goat Moth Grub I spotted near Dumanway, a couple of days ago.

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11/8/2025, 4:09:30 PM | 22 2 | View on Bluesky | view

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Kindred Spirits: Choctaw Native American Monument. [Co. Cork. Ireland] A tribute to the incredible generosity the Choctaw Nation showed the Irish people during the Great Famine. #BlueSkyMonday #Feathers #Monument #MobilePhotography #PhotographersOfBlueSky #PhotographersUnited #EastCoastKin

The photo captures a striking upward view of the Choctaw Native American monument *Kindred Spirit*, featuring a ring of towering, stylized steel feathers reaching toward a vivid blue sky. The feathers, rendered with fine, parallel lines, gleam in the sunlight, creating a shimmering, almost ethereal effect. The perspective from below frames the open sky like a starburst, with sunlight peeking through the top, evoking a sense of reverence and connection to the heavens. The monument’s design blends grace and strength, symbolizing resilience, unity, and the enduring spirit of the Choctaw people.
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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)

10/8/2025, 3:25:43 PM | 20 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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"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)

5/8/2025, 2:34:41 PM | 7 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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"Guitar, Chair and Stove" [ Oil on canvas 12"x 16" ]. A self portrait, of sorts. #Guitar #Chair #Stove #SelfportraitSunday #Stunday #Art #FineArt #Painting #OilPainting #ArtShare #BskyArt #BlueSkyArt #TheArtRepost #ArtYear #Artist #ArtistsOfBlueSky #EastCoastKin

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.
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"The Kilkenny Skull" [ Oil on canvas 12"x 12" ]. Old and Damaged #Skull #Art #FineArt #Painting #OilPainting #ArtShare #BskyArt #BlueSkyArt #TheArtRepost #ArtYear #Artist #ArtistsOfBlueSky #EastCoastKin #WestCork #Ireland #RoadsLessTravelled

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.
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"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)

29/7/2025, 5:53:27 PM | 17 1 | View on Bluesky | view

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"The Petrol Pump" [ Oil on canvas 5"x 7" ] Crookstown on the way to Cork #PetrolPump #Art #FineArt #Painting #OilPainting #ArtShare #BskyArt #BlueSkyArt #TheArtRepost #ArtYear #ArtistsOfBlueSky #EastCostKin #BlueSkyMonday #WestCork #Ireland #RoadsLessTravelled All artwork on www.johnoconnor.art

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.
28/7/2025, 5:32:54 PM | 62 4 | View on Bluesky | view

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Best offer I'll get today...

22/7/2025, 7:47:23 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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"The Petrol Pump" Digital timelapse mock-up for a planed oil painting. #Timelapse #art #ArtYear #Artist #GigitalPainting #DigitalArt #Rebelle7 #PetrolPump Final artwork can be view at www.johnoconnor.art Music by: John d O Connor Song : "She" [Demo Session]

22/7/2025, 7:41:42 PM | 4 1 | View on Bluesky | view

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"Nude on Undressing" #1 [ Pencil on Paper ]. Pencil Study for Painting #Nude #LifeDrawing #Art #FineArt #LineDrawing #PencilDrawing #ArtShare #BskyArt #BlueSkyArt #TheArtRepost #ArtYear #Artist #ArtistsOfBlueSky #EastCostKin #WestCork #Ireland #RoadsLessTravelled

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.
21/7/2025, 7:45:28 PM | 4 1 | View on Bluesky | view

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

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.
20/7/2025, 9:50:50 AM | 23 1 | View on Bluesky | view

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Thank you. It's my pleasure.

20/7/2025, 9:23:08 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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"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"

19/7/2025, 5:53:15 PM | 24 1 | View on Bluesky | view

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"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 )

18/7/2025, 5:34:21 PM | 7 1 | View on Bluesky | view

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"The Shadows" Oil on canvas 9"x 11" #Art #Painting #OilPainting #FineArt #FigureDrawing #ArtYear #BskyArt #BlueSkyArt #TheArtRepost #ArtShare #ArtistsOfBlueSky #EastCostKin All artwork on www.johnoconnor.art

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.
17/7/2025, 11:07:25 AM | 12 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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That is so interesting... and very cool.

16/7/2025, 10:54:48 AM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Thank you so much...

15/7/2025, 3:33:18 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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"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)

15/7/2025, 1:51:51 PM | 19 2 | View on Bluesky | view

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"The Red Door" [Oil on canvas board with palette knife.] A little cottage near Dunmanway of the back road to Cork. Part of an old creamery. #Art #Artist #BskyArt #BlueSkyArt #TheArtRepost #FineArt #Painting #OilPainting #EastCostKin #Stunday #IrishCottage #WestCork #Ireland#RoadsLessTravelled

This painting depicts a charming, rustic scene of a bright yellow wall with a deep red door and a single window partially covered with ivy. The brushstrokes are thick and textured, giving the image a rich, tactile quality. In front of the door, two potted plants—one lush and green, the other with hints of red foliage—add a splash of natural vibrancy. The contrast between the bold red door and the yellow wall creates a warm, inviting atmosphere, while the earthy tones of the ground and foliage lend a grounded, organic feel to the composition. The overall effect is both lively and serene, evoking a quaint countryside charm.
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😇 My apologies for giving you more work. To the best of my knowledge, historical census records have now all been digitised and made public. Might be worth checking.

12/7/2025, 7:55:59 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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My pleasure...😇

12/7/2025, 6:25:54 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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I think Rose is probably correct. There is is a Ballinlough in Blackrock, Cork. www.townlands.ie/cork/cork/st...

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"The Red Door" Digital timelapse mock-up for a planed oil painting. #Art #BskyArt #BlueSkyArt #TheArtRepost #RedDoor #Cottage #DigitalArt #Timelapse #Rebelle7 #EastCoastKin Final artwork can be view at www.johnoconnor.art Music by: John d O Connor Song : "Adam Awoken" ( Acoustic Version)

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Snap 😂

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"A Woodland Mystery" Beneath the trees on Coolmountain, Dunmanway. Cork, Ireland. #Art #BskyArt #BlueSkyArt #TheArtRepost #Photography #EastCoastKin #MountainMonday #WestCork #Ireland #RoadsLessTravelled

In this image, an old, weathered wooden chair is placed incongruously in the middle of a dense, moss-covered forest. The chair, partially buried in pine needles and surrounded by fallen branches and undergrowth, seems out of place among the tall, closely-packed evergreen trees. Sunlight filters through the canopy above, casting dappled light on the forest floor, while bright green moss climbs the trunks of the trees, creating a vivid contrast against the darker, earthy tones. The scene evokes a sense of mystery and curiosity, as if the chair is a forgotten relic or part of a hidden woodland story.
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"The Shadows" #timelapse #art #digitalpainting #Stunday #smArtist #ArtYear #BskyArt #TheArtRepost #Rebelle7 #EastCostKin Digital timelapse mock-up for a planed oil painting. Final artwork can be view at www.johnoconnor.art Music by @thegreatjoc.bsky.social Song : "Happiness" ( Soundept Version)

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Thank you so much.

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"Togher Castle" [Oil on canvas board 9" x 11"] Dunmanway, Cork. Ireland Early morning with low lying mist #Art #BskyArt #BlueSkyArt #TheArtRepost #FineArt #Painting #OilPainting #Castle #EastCostKin #EastCoastKin #ArtYear #WestCork #Ireland #RoadsLessTravelled

This oil painting depicts a serene rural landscape beneath a vibrant, expressive sky filled with swirling blue and cream-toned clouds, evoking the soft light of dawn or dusk. The sun glows faintly near the horizon, illuminating distant rolling hills. At the center-right, the dark silhouette of Togher Castle rises subtly among trees, providing a historic focal point amid the tranquil setting. The foreground features a textured grassy field in earthy greens and browns, grounding the scene. Executed in an impressionistic style, the painting emphasizes atmosphere, light, and mood over fine detail.
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"Who will watch the watchers?" ...finally an answer. 😱

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"The Cherries" Digital timelapse mock-up for oil painting. #Art #BskyArt #BlueSkyArt #TheArtRepost #Cherries #DigitalArt #Timelapse #Rebelle7Pro #EastCostKin #EastCoastKin #Stunday Music by @thegreatjoc.bsky.social Song "Sunsets" the pina coladas remix by Tokin Jester

29/6/2025, 12:42:22 PM | 11 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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"The Cherries" Oil on canvas board 10" x 12" with Palette Knife #Art #BskyArt #BlueSkyArt #TheArtRepost #FineArt #Painting #OilPainting #Cherries #Pallett #EastCostKin #FiveMinFri

This painting is a vibrant, textured depiction of two cherries set against a colourful background, executed in an impasto style with thick, applied with a palette knife. The cherries are bold and glossy, in deep, rich reds with highlights of white and shadows of darker hues to create a sense of depth and roundness. Their stems cross and connect at the top, adding a touch of natural elegance. The background is divided into two sections: a bright yellow foreground that enhances the warm tones of the cherries and a textured green upper half that suggests foliage or a distant landscape. The overall composition is energetic and lively, celebrating the vividness of natural forms through bold color and dynamic texture.
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"The Uragh Stone Circle" (Ciorcal Cloch Uragh) Oil on canvas board 9 x 11 inch #Art #BskyArt #BlueSkyArt #TheArtRepost #FineArt #Painting #OilPainting #Lighthouse #EastCostKin #EastCoastKin #StoneCircle #WestCork #Ireland #RoadsLessTravelled #RockinTuesday

This painting depicts a tranquil, verdant landscape dominated by rolling green hills under a soft, cloudy sky. In the foreground, a cluster of large, weathered standing stones -
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"Togher Castle" (Dunmanway, West Cork, Ireland) Digital timelapse mock-up for a planned oil painting. #Art #BskyArt #BlueSkyArt #TheArtRepost #Castle #DigitalArt #Timelapse #Rebelle7Pro #EastCostKin #EastCoastKin #Stunday Music by @thegreatjoc.bsky.social Song "Whirlwind Love"

22/6/2025, 3:17:48 PM | 31 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Rebelle 7. An interesting and fun program.

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#StandingStoneSunday

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"The Uragh Stone Circle" (Ciorcal Cloch Uragh) Digital timelapse mock-up for oil painting. #Art #BskyArt #BlueSkyArt #TheArtRepost #StoneCircle #Megalithic #DigitalArt #Timelapse #Rebelle7Pro #EastCostKin #EastCoastKin #Stunday Music by @thegreatjoc.bsky.social Song "Poison Me"

15/6/2025, 10:57:14 AM | 29 1 | View on Bluesky | view

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I am the artist. I have a few versions. It is near to where I live and the sea is always changing. Thank you so much for the repost 😌

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"The Fastnet" - Lighthouse. Just off the coast of SW Ireland Oil on canvas board 9 x 10 inch #Art #BskyArt #BlueSkyArt #TheArtRepost #FineArt #Painting #OilPainting #Lighthouse #EastCostKin #EastCoastKin #SeaScape #WestCork #Ireland #RoadsLessTravelled

An oil painting of the Fastnet lighthouse. This painting depicts a solitary lighthouse standing on a rocky island, surrounded by a vast, choppy sea under a textured sky filled with swirling clouds. The artist uses expressive brushstrokes and a cool colour palette of blues, greys, and whites to convey a sense of movement and atmosphere. The lighthouse, rendered in stark white, serves as the focal point, symbolizing resilience and solitude amidst the expansive, dynamic seascape.
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"The Fastnet" Digital timelapse mock-up for oil painting. #Art #BskyArt #BlueSkyArt #TheArtRepost #DigitalArt #Timelapse #Rebelle7Pro #EastCostKin #EastCoastKin #SeaScape Music by @thegreatjoc.bsky.social "Breathe"

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... and Woemen, amiright.

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Specifically, the installation of drinking fountains in schools and public spaces has been linked to increased water intake, decreased rates of overweight and obesity, and a reduction in plastic waste.

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Studies indicate that public water fountains can significantly reduce litter and contribute to lower rates of obesity by encouraging water consumption and reducing the need for single-use plastic bottles.

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"Yellow Street Pump" Church Street, Bantry. Studies indicate, public water fountains, reduce litter and obesity by encouraging water consumption and reducing plastic bottles. #Stunday #Art #BskyArt #BlueSkyArt #TheArtRepost #FineArt #Painting #OilPainting #EastCostKin #Photography #EastCoastKin

An Oil Painting, The painting depicts a tranquil street scene featuring a vibrant yellow water pump, styled like a classical column, prominently placed by a low wall. A light-colored street curves gently towards a row of softly colored houses in the distance, framed by lush greenery. The overcast sky and impressionistic brushstrokes create a peaceful and serene atmosphere, emphasizing mood over precise detail.
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Bargue Plate Timelapse Doodles - Plate. 01 - Fig. 05 Music by @thegreatjoc.bsky.social - "Waiting" #BarguePlatesTimelapseDoodles #Doodles #Timelapse #Rebelle7Pro #Eye A timelapse video of a Bargue 01 Fig 05 it goes on further to a digital oil paint doodle. Using Rebelle 7Pro

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Sorry to hear that. I do not know the man myself.

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Spoke to friend who told me he saw Jerry Crowley today. Still going strong. But the the house is not faring so well 😂

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It always makes me smile when people ask me where am I going for my holidays. I just open my front door. I am where people go on their holidays 😂

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Sea. Blue. View. From the Sheeps Head Lighthouse #BlueSkyMonday #EastCostKin #Photography #EastCoastKin #SeaScape #WestCork #Ireland #RoadsLessTravelled

A photograph of a seascape. It is taken from the viewing platform of the Sheeps Head Lighthouse. On the left of the photo is the side wall of the lighthouse. To the right is the sea and in the distance is the horizon.
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An very old tree swallows coins that have been pushed into it. The tree is next to St Finbarrs Monastery in Gougane Barra West Cork Ireland #BlueSkyArtShow #Texture #EastCoastKin #Scape #AlphabetChallenge #WeekTForTime #Photography

A close up photo of coins pushed into tree bark.
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My portrait of Michael Collins. Oil on Canvas 76cm x 102cm Michael Collins was an Irish revolutionary, soldier and politician. #HumansOfBlueSky #HistoricalFigure #Portrait #Art #BskyArt #BlueSkyArt #TheArtRepost #FineArt #Painting #OilPainting #EastCostKin

A portrait of a man dressed in the Irish republican army uniform. Turned slightly to one side staring directly at the viewer. His uniform is green and in the background there are grass trees and some buildings but they are out of focus.
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Bargue Plate Timelapse Doodles - Plate. 01 - Fig. 04 Music by @thegreatjoc.bsky.social "Parisian Rose" #BarguePlatesTimelapseDoodles #Doodles #Timelapse #Rebelle7Pro #Eye

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This is a Masters copy, in oils [using a Zorn Palette]. A Study of a Swedish Artist, Anders Zorn's Painting [Naket 1894] 20" x 30" on canvas #Art #BskyArt #BlueSkyArt #TheArtRepost #FineArt #Painting #OilPainting #Nude #Zorn #MasterCopy #LifeDrawing #EastCostKin #Stunday #BlueSkyArt

An oil painting. A Masters copy, using a Zorn Palette. A Study of a Swedish Artist, Anders Zorn's Painting [Naket 1894]. The Painting depicts a naked young woman standing in a sparsely furnished room drying herself with a white towel.
11/5/2025, 3:41:47 PM | 24 1 | View on Bluesky | view

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Love this. is there a story or reason behind it?

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A Time-lapse portrait of my late Father. He was always a fairly dapper dresser but as he grew older he settled into a slightly scruffy softness which I preferred. The wry smile however remained.

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For #ContemporaryTuesday I'm sharing my digital art. This is a Time-lapse portrait of my late Father. [1938-2022] Music by @thegreatjoc.bsky.social "Hush" #DigitalArt #Rebelle7 #TimeLapse #Art #BskyArt #BlueSkyArt #TheArtRepost #FineArt #Painting #DigitalOilPainting #Painting #EastCostKin

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"Nude Reclining" Oil on Paper #ArtYear #Art #FineArt #OilPainting #BlueSkyArt #LifeDrawing #Nude #TheArtRepost #Painting #EastCoastKin

Oil painting of a nudes torso reclining on a bed. Her lower legs and her face are out of frame. The duvet and pillows are a pale yellow.
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Bargue Plate Timelapse Doodles - Plate. 01 - Fig. 02 Music by @thegreatjoc.bsky.social "Phone Calls You" #BarguePlatesTimelapseDoodles #Doodles #Timelapse #Rebelle7Pro #Eye

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Bargue Plate Timelapse Doodles - Plate. 1 - Fig. 1 Music by @thegreatjoc.bsky.social "She Drifts Away" #BarguePlatesTimelapseDoodles #Doodles #Timelapse #Rebelle7Pro #Eye

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I have just put a new song on Bandcamp - John121 and the Big Band Theory - "I Got The Goods" A bit of a protest song. Simplify your life. A little more greenery and a lot less greed. Success is state of mind. Comparison is the thief of joy. johno121.bandcamp.com/track/i-got-...

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Jah, you're probably right. ..somewhere

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Ha Ha, don't forget to take your PILs and you'll be fine..😂

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This is "High Street" in Bantry Co Cork. SW Ireland. It's called High street because it rises up as it leaves town. Part of a series of street paintings. no.2 #TheArtRepost #Art #FineArt #OilPainting #Painting #ArtYear #BlueSkyArt #EastCoastKin #Scape #WestCork #Ireland

An oil painting of street in a small town. The viewer is standing in the cross roads junction. The street ahead rises into the distance. A man and child are walking away holding hands. Cars line one side of the scene.
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Everywhere should have their own Bluebell Woods. Music - "I got the goods" ©TheGreat.JOC #BluebellWoods #BlueSkyArt #OriginalMusic #WestCork #Courtmacsherry #Ireland #RoadsLessTravelled

30/4/2025, 6:30:12 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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"Presentation" #Feather #Photography #Monochrome #ClassicMono #MobilePhotography #NaturePhotography #EastCoastKin #WestCork #Ireland #RoadsLessTravelled

Monochrome photograph of a young boy holding a white feather toward the camera. Only the feather is in sharp focus.
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My Grandad told me " A weed is a flower growing in the wrong place " 🌱

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"Nude by Window" Pencil on Paper. Pencil Study for Painting #ArtYear #Art #FineArt #LineDrawing #BlueSkyArt #PencilDrawing #LifeDrawing #Nude #TheArtRepost #BlueSkyArtShow

A pencil drawing of a Nude sitting by a window. She is facing away looking out the window. A sharp pencil and eraser lie on the drawing.
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I have heard that at one point you could moor a small boat outside the Anchor Bar. The culvert that runs from the library to the harbour still remains and frequently floods

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Thank You 😊

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"A Eye - not A.I." Eye. Camera. Paint. #Eye #Shuttter #TheArtRepost #Art #FineArt #OilPainting #Painting #ArtYear #BlueSkyArt #EastCoastKin #BlueSkyMonday

An oil painting close up of a human eye. The pupil is blue but is represented to look like the shutter of a camera lens
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Thank You so much

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Ha ha, so true..

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I adore the part of the world I live in. This is "New Street" in Bantry Co Cork. SW Ireland. It's called new street because it used to be a river. Part of a series of street paintings. #TheArtRepost #Art #FineArt #OilPainting #Painting #ArtYear #BlueSkyArt #EastCoastKin #WestCork #Ireland

An oil painting of a street on small town. Shops cars and a few people line both sides of the street and curve off to the left. In the background is are a glimpse of green fields.
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"Salt n Pepper" Oil on Canvas 30cm x 25cm #TheArtRepost #Art #FineArt #OilPainting #Painting #ArtYear #BlueSkyArt #EastCoastKin #RoadsLessTravelled

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I wonder how the stock markets are doing....Not. Wandering in the wild woods of West Cork. #WestCork #Woods #Ireland #RoadsLessTravelled

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"Fall in to the Sun" For day 30 ¦ #Flash #MakersmARTch #MkrsmARTch #MobilePhotography #PhotographersOfBlueSky #PhotographersUnited #Photography #EastCoastKin #Stunday #TheArtRepost #ArtYear #BlueSkyArt

Photograph of a statue. The statue depicts two acrobats reaching out to each other. The statue is in silhouette with the sun light behind them.
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"U OK?" Everyday is Caturday #Caturday #Cats #BlackAndWhite #Photography

Monochrome photo of a young cat lying on chair with it's head angled upside down
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That is so true. I often feel the same.

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The Journey - Another day at the office Music - "Get Like Bees" ©TheGreat.JOC #TheJourney #blueskyartshow #WestCork #Ireland #RoadsLessTravelled

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For todays the 19th #FebruARTy #ArtYear. This #WorkInProgress is a Masters copy in oils [using a Zorn Palette]. A Study of a Swedish Artist, Anders Zorn's Painting [Naket 1894] #Art #FineArt #OilPainting #Nude #Zorn #MasterCopy #LifeDrawing #TheArtRepost #BlueSkyMonday #BlueSkyArtShow

A medium sized painting of a young woman standing in room drying her self with a towel. In the background there is a table and two chairs, light pours in from two sash windows. An artist, a man stands to the left of the photo, a small paint brush in his hand as he applies paint to the canvas painting in front of him. The painting is of a young woman drying herself with a white towel
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Initial drawing for a Zorn Master Copy "Naket" #MakersmARTch Day 21 | #Draw #Nude #Zorn #Art #FineArt #PencilDrawing #LifeDrawing #TheArtRepost #ArtYear #BlueSkyArt #WorkInProgress

A pencil sketch of a young girl stand in a sparsely furnished room drying herself with a towel.
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"Three Little Fish" Oil on Canvas [30 x 24 cm] Inspired by an original photo taken by: Jeff Suchy‬ ‪@jeffatapex.bsky.social #Fish #TheArtRepost #Art #FineArt #OilPainting #Painting #ArtYear #BlueSkyArt #EastCoastKin #RoadsLessTravelled

A painting of three small colourful fish. Taken from just below the waterline.
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I stumbled across your little fish photo the other day. It's a great photo. Really caught my eye and my imagination. It inspired me to turn it into a painting [oil on canvas]. I intend to post it to my profile later and credit you as the source. If that's OK with you? Please let me know if not.

A painting of three small colourful fish. Taken from just below the waterline.
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Thank You so much.

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Sunlight Streams through a window in St. Peter’s Basilica, Vatican City. For #BlueSkyArtShow theme of #Sunlight #MobilePhotography #PhotographersOfBlueSky #PhotographersUnited #Photography #EastCoastKin

A photo of Sunlight Streaming through a window in St. Peter’s Basilica, Vatican City.
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"Momento Mori" - Still Still Life, Acrylic on Canvas [80cm x 60cm] #MakersmARTch Day 11 | #Paint #Crow #Skull #BlueSkyArtShow #Art #BlueSkyArt #Acrylic #Painting #TheArtRepost #ArtYear

A still life painting. A bleached deer skull and a human skull lie on a table. Propped up on the deer antlers are the remains of a crow. Behind this trio is an abstract painting of red and white flowers.
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I have been semi obsessed with carving Triskeles lately. The spirals are an ancient symbol for "infinity and connection". Irelands most famous example pre dates the Pyramids. #MakersmARTch #Carved #StoneCarving #Triskele #Triskelion #MobilePhotography #NaturePhotography #WestCork #Ireland

Image of a carved rock. The carving is of a
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"Invisible Wall" #BlueSkyArtShow #Windows #Photography #PhotographersOfBlueSky #PhotographersUnited #MobilePhotography #EastCoastKin

A photograph of a hand pressed against the inside of a window. The glass pane is wet, a little dirty and in sharp focus. Outside is cloudy, wet and out of focus.
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We live in a Topsy Turvy world ;-)

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