Delighted to have three of my paintings hanging in the Coach House, part of this stunning development.
Big thanks to Roisin Lafferty and all at KLD.
In The Pink
150cm X 100cm on deep canvas.
If you would like to view my art in Dublin, just e mail me at ruthie@ashenhurst.com and I will get back to you as soon as possible. I am based in Ballsbridge , Dublin 4, and soon to move to a new address , still in Ballsbridge. Please feel free to view my art in my home, in a relaxed environment without any pressure to buy. In the Summer months I am also working in my studio on the Beara peninsula, all visitors welcome!
At the moment for 2017, I will be participating in two shows in the RDS: 'House' in May, an Interior Design Show, and Art Source in November .
For more up to date info log on to www.ashenhurst.com and check out my Instagram page.
Herbert Park , Ballsbridge photographed by Conor McCauley.
Studio Beara West Cork
I can remember this time last year as if a couple of months ago. 2016 was a hugely busy year...buying and selling houses....enough said ...as well as the busiest year for art...no complaints , all very positive
Back in the West Cork studio....love being here and painting and listening to the radio. This is where I am happiest...holidays, New Years....nah ..Here in Cork is the best! My studio is my haven and I am at my most creative here...Working on a couple of large canvases, one abstract still life and one landscape.
My aim for 2017 is to do the best art I can...I am my own hardest critic..if I am not 100% happy it gets scrapped. I am not interested in churning out paintings , but challenging myself to create art that fulfills the criteria of original, uplifting, and maybe different. Some days are so creative and easy, ideas flow..others hmmm nothing inspires or works. Overthinking is the worst .....Go with the flow is the best advice and see what happens. I love what I do and don't consider it work, ...and realise how lucky I am.
Luck coupled with diligence...a little and often is the key to making it work and 'turning up' even when not in the mood. A bad day of experiment is not lost,..its frequently followed by a 'flow' day.
Back to the painting and thank you all for following me , reading these waffles and interacting. I welcome and love to hear from you. All shows and exhibitions will be posted on Instagram.
Delighted to launch a limited edition print in collaboration with Inspirational Arts, Herbert Street, Dublin . Thanks Jim!
They are 33.5cm X 33.5cm unframed on 300gsm hahnemuhle paper with a deckle edge. Limited edition of only fifty.
All ready to frame how you would like. I use' In the Frame' framers in Blackrock for all my framing , they are excellent. Image below is done by them.
e mail ruthie@ashenhurst.com for price and more details.
James Joyce. Limited edition.
That time of year again, so much going on....Lots of new work showcasing at Art Source from 11th -13th November. New departure this year of a limited edition run of a an iconic Irish literary genius.....an abstracted face which you know I love painting. ...Also a canvas for €100 bagged by the first person to request when the doors open on Friday at 11am! Always fun.......
Figurative, Moody landscapes , faces , still life.....Please call in and say hello and see what's on offer with no pressure to purchase!
Last Tuesday 11th October was the launch of an exhibition based on the theme Performance. Siobhan Bastable curated a collection of photography and art which included works from amongst others , Rose Stapleton, John Brobbel , Keith Dixon, and yours truly.
Delighted to say three of my offerings The Band, Ballerina and The Choir sold before the event!
The Band 80cm X 80cm with ash frame. Sold
Studio is open to visitors for most of Summer months...Call in if you down this part of the country ,
e mail: ruthie@ashenhurst.com for travel details .
RDS , Ballsbridge, Dublin 4, May 20th - 22nd 2016.
House RDS May 20th - 22nd 2016
stand F26
- Great to,be part of this exciting new venture in the RDS in May. The very best of Interior Designers and artists congregating in the Main Hall for what looks to be a fantastic event...Pop upstairs to the Art Loft to see 35+ Artists such as Anthony Wigglesworth, Susan Cairns, David Coyne, Kate Began.....and yours truly.....See you there.. www.house-event.ie
ps: Check out my facebook page ..link on website , top rhs, ..for a chance to win two free tickets ,
just like and share House Events facebook page
Art Source takes place in the RDS , Ballsbridge, Dublin from Friday November 13th - Sunday 15th.
Preview evening Thursday 12th November 5pm - 9pm. For the second year running, each exhibitor will offer an original art work for €100 . .... First come, first served!
Wednesday 30th September at 6.30 - 8.30pm, the Scoop foundation are holding an auction of art works in Smithfield Dublin, chaired by Mealy Auctioneers. 33 of the lots are from the Scoop Art Cook book, including my submission 'A Day on the Lake'. Proceeds go to help build a new school in Cambodia. The Scoop foundation have had amazing success in Varanasi , India too. This is their third school in Cambodia.
See www.scoopfoundation.com for more info as well as on my Facebook page.
Online and phone bidding are explained on the scoop site .
PS....As a follow up...it was an uplifting evening seeing so many people involved and giving their time freely to this cause. It was a lively auction and George Mealy as master of ceremonies did a great job.
My pic was very well received , the bidding was very active and I was delighted to see it sold so,well!
I hope the Scoop foundation get all the support they need to continue the great work they do building schools in Cambodia and India.
Ahakista, situated on the Sheeps Head Peninsula in West Cork,was a buzz with excitement on Tuesday night waiting for the arrival,of The Graham to open the 10 + 1 Art Exhibition on behalf of Annabel Langrish owner and artist. The place was packed and a fun night was had by all....Thanks in part to the gracious and long suffering Mr Norton being hijacked for endless photos and selfies!
Anyway back to business...The 10 + 1 Exhibition is made up of 10 invited artists and Annabel , showing their art ( all for sale) until the end of August. Kate Begans stunning landscapes, Margo Banks and lots more. When you have finished admiring the art, and hopefully purchasing, you can have lunch or a coffee on the terrace looking at the lovely garden...all we need now is the sun!
Graham Norton and Ruthie
Kate Begans landscapes and Margo Banks 'dog'.
Delighted to be part of this exhibition organised by Gallery Owner and artist Annabel Langrish . It is situated on the Sheeps Head just outside Bantry in West Cork. Stunning place,... More news to follow.
10 + 1 artists
To be opened by Graham Norton on August 4th at 7pm.. All welcome!
With Niall Leavey, Jonathan Irwin CEO of Jack and Jill Foundation, and Kate Began , a meet and greet with all the painted Pigs for Pigs on Parade.
'Toby' my pig for Pigs on Parade , will be leaving its prestigious new home The Hugh Lane Gallery, and heading for the CHQ building in the IFSC in Dublin next Monday 9th March.
So pop in to see him in the gallery if you are in the Parnell Square area of Dublin....such a great venue!
The CHQ will house all 100 pigs until the auction on 21st March for the 20 Golden Pigs!
www.pigsonparade.ie
Participating to raise funds for Jack and Jill.
Check out The Hugh Lane Gallery in Parnell Square to see my pig "Up, Up and away Toby's Journey" ...photos on facebook.. see link to Facebook page on welcome front page. Get all the info below about where the 100 pigs are located in Dublin; maps; how to bid; auction etc etc....
www.pigsonparade.ie