About Neil

Self employed Muralist/Artist

Trip of a lifetime……..

Trip of a lifetime……..

If you feel like going for a good cycle, Africa sounds like an interesting challenge. If you can raise some much appreciated funds for a few good causes at the same time, then why not. At least, this was the thinking of four Irish lads earlier on this year, and to date they have accomplished loads. Maghnus Collins Smyth, Brian O'Shea (both from Limerick),…

Promoting my new Munster Rugby Print

Since launching the Munster/All Black 1978 Limited Edition Print last November, I've  been busy promoting it, and enjoyed the positive reaction that it's received even in these hardened economic times. It seems that it's the first time ever, that this has been done to mark that game, so it's nice to be a part of the thirtieth anniversary celebrations in this way. Having…
Munster V. All Blacks

Munster V. All Blacks

I've just completed a painting celebrating Munster's historic win over the mighty All Black touring side of 1978, and will soon launch a Limited Edition Print of this artwork, as shown below. I've concentrated on capturing the euphoric scenes of celebration at the final whistle, with some key moments and individuals from the game itself. The realisation of the players and fans alike that…

Calligraphy in murals

A favourite quotation is often a good starting point, when deciding on subject matter for a mural. As I've got a serious interest in calligraphy, I sometimes incorporate the written word in the overall design, which helps the viewer to connect also. As well as a favourite quotation, a favourite line from a song or poem can also be used to…

Residential Murals

Speaking to clients recently about a proposed living-room mural for their home, I suggested that we use a subtle colour scheme. In other words, I would keep the colouring simple, no vivid reds, blues etc, which would be overpowering in an average sized area. The wall colour is a mid cream, so my proposal would use this as the mid tone of…

Working between the showers

Since we've had the wettest summer in over fifty years, much of the exterior mural work planned has had to take a back seat, and it's only in the last few weeks that I've been able to resume with the outdoor projects. Normally, the end of September/early October, sees the end of outside work until the following Springtime, and it's…