I’ve been challenging myself to deepen my understanding of ink-based abstracts during the quiet time of Christmas/New Year. I did this one a few days ago and was not convinced by it - but it’s grown on me It’s ink with chalk pastels. #abstractart #ink #irishartist #creativeprocess #interiordesign

I listen to the wind blowing. Or do I? Is the wind being blown from one place to another, or sucked? What motivates change - an excess in one area or a deficit in another? www.johnbritton.co/soundbites #newyear #change #nature #mentalhealth #alignment

Yesterday I reorganised my space in The Courthouse Bushmills because my friend Yvonne Moore has decided to focus on sharing her wonderful work in other places. It was a good chance to consider how I present my work #ink #abstractpainting #bushmills #interiordesign #irishartist

I spent today rearranging my studio in The Courthouse Bushmills (more on that tomorrow). Towards the end of the day I framed and hung this. It’s A2 size (42cm x 60cm) - ink on paper. It’s available. Contact me for details. #ink #abstractart #irishartist #northernireland #architecture

I’m still experimenting creating abstracts with ink. What else is the downtime of Christmas/New Year for if not to refresh, refocus, revive? So I’m playing. I made this yesterday, listening to Simeon ten Holt’s ‘Canto Ostinato’. #inkabstract #irishartist #architecture #art #interiordesign

Sometimes I imagine big. I wonder how it would be if I created large works that could dominate a room. This is a mock-up of course - a page from my sketchbook enlarged to 2.7 x 2 metres. I love it. Dream on. #ink #abstract #architecture #interiordesign #dreams

Playing in my sketchbook last night. Ink - applied with plasterer’s trowel & wallpaper scraper. I love these circles. The third one got damaged when the book closed accidentally before the ink was dry. Endless fascination. #ink #abstractink #minimalism #art #design

Between what I can do and what I can imagine is a wide and raging sea. I try to swim across, but almost drown, landing back, battered and exhausted, on the shore I started from. Still, each day, I try to reach my visions. #creativity #art #imagination #process #irishartist

In the quietness of Christmas Day I experimented. This is an abstract in acrylic ink. A2 Paper (42cm x 60cm) - and a little away from my usual ‘calm’ approach. This one, I like. There’s a wildness in it. #ink #abstract #inkabstract #art #irishartist

Merry Christmas (or whatever else) from Fanad Art. #christmas #art #irishartist #donegal #fanad

Here’s a couple of studies I did last night, trying very hard to leave them alone before doing too much. Learning to trust that enough is enough. #inkonpaper #minimalism #abstractart #irishartist #inkabstract

I’m at the Portview Christmas Market, Belfast Friday night and Saturday afternoon. It’s on Newtownards Rd: 5 -10 Friday, 1-5 Saturday. I’ll have pictures, handmade cards, mini-originals, books Come find me for a chat. It should be a great couple of days! #belfast #ink #market #buylocal #irishartist

An ink abstract. It’s made with a loofah I’ve had on my desk for ages, without my really knowing what to do with it. Dipped in ink then twisted onto the paper it creates this fantastic pattern. The picture is on A4 white watercolour paper #art #ink #abstract #irishartist #contemporaryartwork

I made this today. Black and dark blue ink mixed and scraped onto heavy, pure white, handmade, Indian paper. It’s big: 55cm x 75cm Available. #ink #art #irishartist #abstract #contemplativeart

Do we live in the Age of Orwell? Do we live in the Age of Kafka? Or even the Age of Huxley? Perhaps we live in the Age of Bram Stoker. Here’s why: www.johnbritton.co/soundbites

Thoughts about connection. open.substack.com/pub/johnbrit...

Half moon. Winter night. Fanad. #fanad #donegal #ireland #winter #moonlight

Set up for the Craft Fair at the Radisson Blu Hotel in Letterkenny. Lovely to meet @orla_dill_art for the first time. Her work is wonderful! Looking forward to a lovely afternoon! @fanadart #letterkenny #donegal #ireland #irishartist #art

Three more lovely pictures ready to make someone’s Christmas a little more beautiful and a little more calm Two tree pictures: £75 each. One Monk picture: £125 Be in touch if you’d like one of these three. #art #irishartist #ink #buylocal #madeindonegal #bushmills

Moments from Painting With Inks:The Art of Calm. It’s a 6-week course I’m rubbing here in Fanad. Such a wonderful way to fiend an evening, creating, talking, laughing and leaving tension aside for a while. #art #ink #fanad #donegal #ireland

Five minutes of gentle reflection to stimulate some thinking. The Toxicity of Perfectionism. johnbritton.co/soundbites/ #perfectionism #calm #mentalhealth #contemplation #meditation #personaldevelopment

This is Fanad @fanadart #fanad #donegal #Ireland

I loved making this. It’s ink on handmade, Indian, cotton-rag paper. The Ultramarine ink has broken down on the wet paper into purple and blue. . A5 size - mounted to A4. £65 - free delivery in UK/Ireland. Postage elsewhere by request. #art #ink #ireland #donegal #bushmills #organic #abstract

5 Books: ‘Presence’ 'Climbing The Mountain’ ‘How To Teach Performance’ ‘Everyday Encouragement’ ‘Ratdog & Boy’s Year of Adventures’ All - in one way or another - about being human All damn good presents (for someone else or to yourself) More details on each in my shop: www.payhip.com/johnbritton

I have really been enjoying looking at ink in close-up today. It really is a wonderful material. Tomorrow I will go to @thecourthousebushmills and mostly work with acrylics on a gelli plate……. @fanadart #ink #artist #irishartist #donegal #bushmills #fanadart #abstract

'How To Teach Performance' by John Britton ‘How To Teach Performance’ is an essential guide for anyone who runs - or wants to run - practical sessions in any performance style: More info: payhip.com/b/3U8uB #theatre #theater #drama #dance #improvisation #circus #bushmills #book

T’was a cold but sunny day in Fanad #fanad #donegal #ireland

I love this tree. So very tranquil. But BIG - 42cm x 60cm. Ink on paper. Perfect for a sense of calm, contemplation or stillness. Unframed £195 Free delivery UK/Ireland, at cost delivery anywhere else. #art #contemplative #meditation #yogastudio #japaneseinspired #minimalist #irishartist

Two sides of Greece. Both of which I love. #greece #olive #palestine #graffiti

Autumn walk under grey skies. #fanad #donegal #ireland

I enjoyed calming my mind making this today at @thecourthousebushmills . It’s large. A2 watercolour paper (42cm x 60cm). A site for contemplation. For Sale £175. #irishartist #zen #contemplativeart #meditation #bushmills #painting #ink @fanadart

Gotta love Sligo graffiti…. #antifascist #sligo #ireland #fightback

I’ve been playing with ink abstracts in my sketchbook again. These are pure black ink, or diluted black on watercolour paper. I have done a lot of these and feel ready to commit to trying them on higher quality (therefore more expensive) paper. #art #ink #sketchbook #irishartist #abstractart

‘Monk in a Clearing’ in its new home…

Fanad dusk #fanad #donegal #ireland

@fanad-art.bsky.social As requested - you lovely panting.

It was with real joy and sense of pride I went to the opening event of Rathmullan Makers Market at UV Arts Centre, Bishops Street, Derry. So much wonderful work from friends from the market, and some Monk paintings too.. Open until the end of next week…. @fanadart #derry #rathmullan #art #irishart

Colours of Fanad….. #fanad #autumn #donegal #ireland

Very much enjoying making some new Greetings Cards. Every one different. Handmade. Artisan. Unique. @fanadart @thecourthousebushmills #art #acrylic #natureprint #gelliprint #irishartist

This is a new piece Mantis’. (84cm x 60cm - A1) India Ink on Watercolour Paper It’s available for £245 (unframed), £285 (framed) plus P&P. #art #ink #abstract #irishartist #bushmills #interiordesign #architecture

Fanad in early autumn. #fanad #donegal #Ireland

Ready for the last market of the summer at Rathmullan Makers’ Market. #donegal #rathmullan #art #irishartist #ink

‘What Rough Beast’. Ink on Paper. 42cm x 60cm (16.5 x 23.4in). Unframed. €190 - free postage to UK/Ireland. Postage elsewhere by request. The title comes from Yeats’ poem 'The Second Coming’ Message me if you’d like to buy this piece. #art #artforsale #ink #irishart #abstractart #originalart

Today I’ve been exploring making abstracts with black ink. I like how these turned out. The first two are large (42cm x 60cm), the second two on handmade paper in my sketchbook. #art #ink #abstract #creativity #experiment #lifelessons

I wrote the other day of not knowing what would emerge from experiment, of trusting the step by step play of creativity. This is what emerged. There’s more to be explored here….. #art #irishsrtist #bushmills #creativity #ink

I’ve spent the last couple of days revamping my art website. I’d love you to drop in and have a look. Tell me what you think. Point out any glitches you come across (I’m sure there’s plenty). Enjoy some art. www.fanadart.com #art #painting #irishartist #originalart #artforsale #ink

Fanad. Early autumn #fanad #ireland #donegal #autumn

I spent a lot of today playing. I was exploring how ink responds to being dropped onto wet canvas ... then a dip pen with black ink… then red dots and green marks seemed a good idea. Finally ... charcoal. It began as a question, ended as a picture. #art #irishartist #ink #creativity

Donegal as we slip into Autumn. #fanad #donegal #ireland #autumn @fanadart