Sallyann Beirne

In my work the boundary between Realism and Impressionism is often blurred. While anchored in Realism, elements of my work often veering get into the Abstract. I like to allow this, clearly delivering detail and letting it seep outward, then describing my subject with colour and texture; Generating a 'sense'
My work has been exhibited and sold throughout Ireland, the U.K., Europe and the USA.

Limerick college of Art and Design -Foundation Year
Dublin Institute of Art and Design - studied Fine Art, with Printmaking as a my Major.
Crawford Art College Cork. HDip in art education

I run and co-own my own Art School where we run painting classes to both adults and children in Galway city.
I also have a Studio/Gallery at home in rural Co.Galway, where I am constantly painting...
It is an active studio where I give workshops and accept commissions, both of which keep me busy.

2012 ' Texture and Time' Collection of work Pompeii Italy
2014 shorelines arts festival. Featured artist.
2015 East Galway Artists. Collective Exhibition
2015 mArtist Group show.
2012 to present day.. Featured artist in award winning restaurant Taste Matters.

My biggest influence is my environment. I live in a beautiful part of the world, the West of Ireland, where everyday is visually different. Here I can absorb and be inspired by the works of many artists. The impressionists with their use of colour and atmosphere and the realism of the Romantics...I consider myself to be a contemporary artist driven by current trends and ideals, but my work will always give a nod to the classics.

irish, landscape, texture, atmospheric, colour, impressionist