Can't figure out if the slump in Christmas sales this year is a result of not using Twitter on principle, the general economic climate, or fact I accidentally revealed that I've stuffed a small amount of poison into one in every three orders to reap victims for the Old Gods

Drop A zero. 10k oil painting for only 1k. Perhaps a portrait of newlyweds, a child and their pet , a parent and child immortalised for all time in oil paint

🎁 Little daily thread of some gift ideas from me aul shop/siopa from now until d'Christmas. This hard-working canine companion warms themself by a familiar range in this watercolour and pencil illustration of a well-loved, cosy, rural Irish kitchen. Prints: www.ciaraioch.com/artprints/p/...

Drop A Zero - A Painters Project

‘Galway has lost one of its quiet pillars’ – Kennys Bookshop lead tributes to ‘outstanding bookseller’ Dessy following his death www.independent.ie/regionals/ga...

My wife @ginalynchart.bsky.social has exquisite original artworks for yiis, for next to nothing!! ginalynchart.bigcartel.com/product/jell...

dairelynch.com New Paintings, ready to ship

New Paintings Dairelynch.com

Releasing new paintings real soon, to get the early bird link to the sale website, sign up to my newsletter mailchi.mp/93bde7ba112f...

Not doing Black Friday because I'm against the creeping Americanisation of Irish life and can't afford to as a small artist, but WILL be doing Vengeful Hag Friday where for every piece of art you purchase from www.ciaraioch.com/artprints I will fervently wish bad cess to your enemies

Anybody wish to pose for painting reference shoot? Im based in West Cork

If youre in Galway this winter... please check out my painting ' Babel ' as part of OXO in Outset Gallery

That time of year...

Watercolour season.... up to three subjects for only €200 , usually €350 , contact me before end of Oct to avail of this. [email protected] #portrait #giftidea #watercolour

Available Oil on canvas 60 x 90 cm

Now listening to Houdini by the Melvins Here is me and @dairelynch.bsky.social meeting them when they did an anniversary gig for that album about 20 years ago in the village. I seem to be trying to read what it says on King Buzzo's tshirt

Excited to exhibit in the Art Riddler exhibition in Dublin, oct 16 - 19th

As it's happened again, starting to wonder if any career path other than the arts makes people who ask what your job is immediately try to convince you that you'd be better off not doing it. Serial killer, maybe.

Where's all the art collectors and investors? #irishart #contemporaryart #artinvestment #caeciliusestinhorto

Cyanotypes scratch the creative itch when time is short

I'm of an age now where getting the gear linkage in my 24yr old van replaced makes me happier than it should

Time for membership renewal of Fota. All lino prints purchased will cover the cost of the conservation pass.. dairelynchart.bigcartel.com/product/shou...

Driving through the darkness while the lonesome blues growl and howl "Ain't gonna go down that dirt road anymore" youtu.be/4FguEEsg4M4

Blaming the Israeli 'far right' lets a genocidal society off the hook - https://www.middleeasteye.net/opinion/blaming-israeli-far-right-lets-genocidal-society-off-hook

Ain’t saying it’s perfect but it’s 12 years to the day Pip dropped a really really good hook… (it’s also his birthday, he is slightly older than 12)

'Oh sister , come be my keeper, hold me dear' 60 x 90 cm 2025 Available #irishart

divil in the details

Seeing as the world is yet again on fire, spiralling into chaos..... anybody want to buy some art while you still can? dairelynch.com

Block in stage bout done. This is what I'd consider the 25% completion mark. From here, I leave dry, then return to do the 4 - 6 passes,top to bottom, adding detail and finesse. ART.

I don't usually show work in progress anymore but here are 3 of 7 new works at various stages, most round the 30% done mark. If you like what you see, dis you know that you can bagsie paintings off easel and benefit from a hefty discount? Reach out for more info

Sometimes you get an idea and need a canvas so grab an ly unfinished paintings...

babel /băb′əl, bā′bəl/ noun A confusion of sounds or voices. A scene or situation of confusion Oil on canvas 90 x 60 cm 2024 dairelynchart.bigcartel.com/product/babel

Howdy #artcollector folk, fancy collecting some art? #contemporaryart #Irishart #figurativeart Dairelynch.com

Drawing is meditative

I love painting the gaze of others , unto others .

Opening up some slots for watercolour portraits, these are a more affordable option to get or gift original art,something special that will last lifetimes.. Email me - [email protected]