“Mixed Media Magic”

Ireland is a home of myths, folklore, deep spirit and a landscape that soothes your soul. It has been almost four years since Mulranny first captured my heart and I am beyond thrilled to return and bring you along with me.

The Wild Atlantic Way in County Mayo is a magical place, and Croagh Patrick, the sacred mountain that overlooks Mulranny, offers breathtaking views and unique stories.

Please join me for an in-depth experience in creating textures and faux patinas, as well as mastering the art of layering with transparent collage techniques. Mixed media artists are visual storytellers. Embrace the boundless possibilities of creativity beyond usual expectations. This enchanting landscape, where faeries dance and ancient stones speak, adds a unique chapter to your visual narrative.

We will create a series of pieces, each building on information learned. You will master the art of collage and transfers. The layers of collage speak of the layers and depth that travel, and art add to our lives.

• Adding book pages — Use book pages in background and cover with textures of gels and paste

• Optical color mixing — Abstracting the landscape using layers of color

• Transparent collage and transfers — Adding elements of transparent collage and

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• Stencils and stamps — Use stencils, stamps made, and tools found on beach walks

• Color and composition — Work with color and composition to guide the eye around the painting

• Chaotic middle stage — Learn to navigate through the chaotic middle stage of painting

• Develop Faux Patinas -using mixed media

• Working in a series — Discover how one area of a painting can jump start the next piece

• Transfer and layers — Begin with color, add a transfer, build with paint, mark-making, fabrics, and found objects

• Constraint — Limit palette and time to discover spontaneous and vibrant compositions

• Double sided transparent collage — Create double sided transparent collage and embellish with threads, sticks, and found objects

• Visual storytelling — Use land and mythology to guide visual storytelling with texture and transfers

From all of us here at EOM

You are warmly invited to stay a while.

We invite you to imagine standing on the panoramic hillside of our studio, taking in the spectacular views of Clew bay and Croagh Patrick (Ireland’s holy mountain).

Open your heart to the profoundly moving drama of constantly shifting Atlantic skies, reflecting an ever changing light show on the bay. The wildness and drama of this spectacular area belie the peace and connection you will feel to Ireland and to this very special place.

Lay on a blanket in the heather and watch the stars emerge on a clear night or walk along the rocky shores, to gather shells, driftwood and memories. Find yourself letting go of the stress of everyday life, feel the mystery and beauty of this land, awakening your senses.

This unspoiled place provide a safe place of inspiration and experimentation to stretch your skills in whatever medium you are working on, in an amazing state of the art studio..

Join us in Mulranny, Ireland.

Dream about the history of past times, evident in every field with old stone walls, every stoic castle and each abandoned cottage.

Local Villages

Meet the local people, warm, friendly and always happy to chat and share a story or a cup of tea. While you're here, take some time to explore the charming village of Westport, where you can shop at the quaint stores and perhaps stop by a local pub or two.

Connect with Nature

Finding something to inspire you is not hard with the richness of the various eco systems surrounding Mulranny - from marine to mountain landscapes, with grasslands, bog and heather hills - this enchanted land casts a spell on any artist.

Enriching Excursions

Visit historic sites. Learn about the infamous Irish Pirate Queen and visit one of her many castles. Hear the story of our Stone Age ancestors and experience the myths and magic of Irelands spiritual roots while standing in one of the ancient stone circles. This is indeed a land of legends!

Find Your Inspiration

Make sure to pack your camera and sketchbooks because you're about to embark on a journey that will capture your heart and fill your mind with boundless inspiration. Prepare to be swept away by the sights, sounds, and stories that make this place truly magical.