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Artist: Musician. Photographer. Painter. Occasional Stone Carver. Question Asker. Early Riser. Father to two half grown humans. Partner and best Friend.

All Photographs, Artworks and Music are my own unless otherwise noted.
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"Sea Rush"
Atlantic waves crash upon the rocks along the "Sheeps Head" Peninsula. SW. Cork.

#Stunday #Seascape #Photography
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This striking coastal photograph, taken at Gearhies on the Sheep’s Head Peninsula overlooking Bantry Bay, captures the raw beauty of Ireland’s rugged Atlantic shoreline. In the foreground, reddish-brown rocks—weathered and textured by the sea—frame a narrow tidal pool filled with clear water reflecting the sky’s hues. Dark seaweed clings to the rocks, adding contrast and life to the scene. Beyond, a wave crashes dramatically against the stone crevice, sending up a burst of white spray, while the tranquil expanse of Bantry Bay and the soft, rolling hills beyond rest under a cool, cloud-dappled sky. The image perfectly balances motion and stillness, power and serenity.
November 9, 2025 at 4:04 PM
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"Chesnok Garlic"
[ Oil on canvas 10" x 12" ]
A quick painting before putting these bad boys in the ground.

#Garlic

#Art #FineArt #Painting #OilPainting
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This oil painting depicts three chesnok garlic bulbs resting on a dark green surface against a vibrant green background. The artist uses expressive, visible brushstrokes and a bold color palette to create a striking contrast between the cool greens of the setting and the warm pinks, purples, and creamy whites of the garlic skins. Each bulb is rendered with a sense of volume and texture, capturing the natural curves, folds, and papery layers of the garlic. The play of light and shadow adds depth and realism while maintaining a painterly, impressionistic quality that highlights the beauty of this simple, everyday subject.
October 8, 2025 at 2:43 PM
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October 4, 2025 at 7:49 PM
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Forest Mushrooms
There were some Fly agaric nearby so I assuming they might be. Just never seen them with such frayed edges. Like petals or flames.

#Stunday #Mushrooms #TheArtRepost
#Photography #MobilePhotography
#NaturePhotography #PhotographersOfBlueSky
#PhotographersUnited
#EastCoastKin
This photo shows a vibrant cluster of four mushrooms with strikingly colorful caps that blend fiery shades of red, orange, and yellow. Their glossy, wet surfaces gleam under natural light, creating a vivid contrast against the muted brown and green tones of the surrounding grass and pine needles. The mushrooms’ edges are fringed and irregular, giving them a slightly frayed, almost flame-like appearance. The bright, almost lacquered caps suggest they may have just been touched by rain, enhancing their rich coloration and making them stand out dramatically from the earthy forest floor.
October 5, 2025 at 11:37 AM
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"Chesnok Garlic Bulbs"
Digital timelapse mock-up for a planed oil painting.

#Art #BskyArt #BlueSkyArt #TheArtRepost #DigitalArt #Timelapse #Rebelle #EastCoastKin #Stunday
#DigitalOilPainting #ArtShare #ArtYear #Garlic

Music by: John d O Connor
Song : "Bloodstains pt 1" ( The Numeric Palm Trees)
September 28, 2025 at 5:02 PM
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"Woman in Red Chair"
Digital timelapse mock-up for a planed oil painting.

#Art #BskyArt #BlueSkyArt #TheArtRepost #DigitalArt #Timelapse #Rebelle8 #EastCoastKin
#ArtShare #BskyArt #ArtYear #Artist #ArtistsOfBlueSky

Music by: John d O Connor
Song : "Storm Drifter Falls" ( The Numeric Palm Trees )
September 13, 2025 at 1:09 PM
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"Gearhies Pier"
[9" x 11" Oil on canvas board ]
Gearhies Pier rests on the northern edge of the Sheep's Head peninsula of Bantry Bay.

#SeaScape #Art #FineArt #Painting #OilPainting #Traditionalart #ArtShare #BskyArt #BlueSkyArt #TheArtRepost #ArtYear #Artist #ArtistsOfBlueSky #EastCoastKin
This oil painting of Gearhies Pier in Bantry Bay captures a tranquil coastal landscape with a soft, atmospheric quality. The composition draws the eye from the sandy, seaweed-streaked foreground to the calm blue waters of the bay, where a narrow strip of land extends into the distance. Gentle green hills with scattered trees rise on the left, while faint, hazy mountains fade into the horizon on the right, giving a sense of depth and serenity. The sky dominates the canvas with its pale blues and subtle wisps of white and grey clouds, enhancing the open, airy feel of the scene. The muted palette and smooth brushstrokes evoke a quiet, contemplative mood, reflecting the peaceful beauty of Bantry Bay.
September 12, 2025 at 1:46 PM
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"First The Word"

#Symbols #DigitalArt
#Art #FineArt #Painting #DigitalOilPainting
#ArtShare #BskyArt #BlueSkyArt #TheArtRepost #ArtYear
#Artist #ArtistsOfBlueSky #EastCoastKin

Music by: John d O Connor.
Song : "Too Much A Woman" ( The Numeric Palm Trees )
September 6, 2025 at 6:17 PM
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"Steve by Window"
Digital timelapse mock-up for a planed oil painting, from a photo reference of a friend sitting by a sunlit window
#Art #DigitalArt #Timelapse #BskyArt #BlueSkyArt #TheArtRepost #EastCoastKin #Rebelle8

Music by: John d O Connor.
Song : "Back to Nature" (The Numeric Palm Trees)
September 2, 2025 at 2:40 PM
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"Steve by Window"
Photo of a friend sitting by a sunlit window

#Portrait #Stunday
#Photography
#MobilePhotography
#PhotographersOfBlueSky
#PhotographersUnited
#ArtShare #BskyArt #BlueSkyArt #TheArtRepost #ArtYear
#Artist #ArtistsOfBlueSky #EastCoastKin
This photograph captures a man seated in an armchair beside a window, gazing contemplatively toward the light streaming in. The right side of his body and face are softly illuminated by the daylight, while the rest of his form recedes into deep shadow, creating a striking contrast between brightness and darkness. He wears a teal polo shirt, and his relaxed posture, with one arm resting on the chair and the other across his lap, conveys a sense of quiet introspection or waiting. The curtain and lace by the window diffuse the light, giving the scene a gentle, almost painterly atmosphere that emphasizes mood over detail.
August 31, 2025 at 3:23 PM
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"Steve by Window"
Digital Painting from a photo reference of a friend sitting by a sunlit window

#Portrait #DigitalArt
#Art #FineArt #Painting #DigitalOilPainting
#ArtShare #BskyArt #BlueSkyArt #TheArtRepost #ArtYear
#Artist #ArtistsOfBlueSky #EastCoastKin
This digital painting depicts a contemplative figure seated in a chair, bathed in soft, diffused light streaming through a nearby window. The subject, wearing a teal shirt, is turned slightly toward the glow, their face partially illuminated in profile, while much of their form recedes into shadow. The brushstrokes are thick and expressive, blending muted blues, browns, and blacks to create a textured, almost impressionistic atmosphere. The contrast between the warm interior shadows and the cool, luminous tones from the window conveys a mood of quiet introspection, as though the figure is lost in thought or waiting in stillness.
August 31, 2025 at 3:18 PM
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"Study of a Nude" 1892
This is a Masters copy [using a Zorn Palette]. [12" x 10" oil on canvas ]

#Nude #Zorn #MasterCopy
#Art #FineArt #Painting #OilPainting
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#Artist #ArtistsOfBlueSky #EastCoastKin
This master copy of Anders Zorn’s *Study of a Nude* depicts a woman in a tender, intimate pose, kneeling on a red surface while leaning forward onto a white pillow reading a book. The figure is rendered with soft, fluid brushstrokes that emphasize the warmth and subtle tonal shifts of her skin, capturing the natural curvature of her body. Her expression is calm and introspective, her gaze lowered as if lost in thought. The background features a simple floral pattern with pink blossoms and green leaves, adding a decorative yet gentle contrast to the figure’s organic form. The overall composition conveys a quiet moment of vulnerability and repose, characteristic of Zorn’s sensitivity to light, flesh, and atmosphere.
August 30, 2025 at 7:37 PM
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Study of a Mans Head
digital art
This digital painting depicts a portrait of an elderly man with a distinct side profile. His head is bald with a light stubble on his chin, and his expression carries a sense of thoughtfulness or introspection. The background consists of soft, abstract brushstrokes in cool tones, primarily shades of teal and blue, which contrasts with the warm, earthy tones used for the man’s skin. The painting has a loose, impressionistic style, with visible brushstrokes that add texture and movement, giving the piece an emotional, almost dreamlike quality. The lack of fine details in certain areas, like the shirt and background, directs focus toward the face and the overall expression.
August 28, 2025 at 7:51 PM
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"Woman in Red Skirt"

Digital timelapse mash-up of a Karen Offutt painting "Taxi" and a woman in a red skirt study.
#WackyWednesday #RedWed #Art #BskyArt #BlueSkyArt #TheArtRepost #DigitalArt #Timelapse #Rebelle8 #EastCoastKin

Music by: John d O Connor. Words by Lex
Song : "Armageddon" ( TNPT)
August 27, 2025 at 9:36 AM
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#Pieces of foil confetti in a town fountain. Celebrating students last day at school. [Cleaned up later :-) by students ]

#BlueSkyArtShow #EastCoastKin
#Art #Photography #ArtYear #PhotographersOfBlueSky #MobilePhotography #PhotographersUnited
This photo captures a vibrant scattering of confetti floating in the shallow water of a fountain, illuminated by streaks of light that cut across the scene. The confetti pieces, mostly small squares, shimmer in a variety of colors—bright greens, yellows, blues, reds, and metallic tones—creating a festive, almost dreamlike effect. The sunlight refracts through the water, casting rippling patterns on the fountain floor beneath, while the reflective surfaces of the confetti amplify the play of color and light. The combination of motion, sparkle, and shadow gives the image a celebratory yet serene atmosphere, as if freezing a fleeting moment of joy.
August 16, 2025 at 7:50 PM
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My Piano has been drinking. ...the morning after.

Dumped on the side of the road, by the Cousane Gap, near Dunmanway, SW Ireland.
#TheArtRepost #ArtYear
#Photography
#MobilePhotography
#NaturePhotography
#PhotographersOfBlueSky
#PhotographersUnited
#EastCoastKin
In the image, a weathered upright piano stands abandoned by the roadside, its wood faded and chipped, with parts of its internal mechanism exposed and deteriorating. It rests at the edge of a grassy verge, surrounded by lush greenery and rolling hills in the distance under a vivid blue sky streaked with wisps of white clouds. The low-angle perspective emphasizes the piano’s worn grandeur, contrasting its former elegance with the rugged, open countryside around it, evoking a sense of quiet nostalgia and forgotten music.
August 14, 2025 at 6:41 PM
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Kindred Spirits:
Choctaw Native American Monument. [Co. Cork. Ireland] A tribute to the incredible generosity the Choctaw Nation showed the Irish people during the Great Famine.

#BlueSkyMonday #Feathers #Monument #MobilePhotography #PhotographersOfBlueSky #PhotographersUnited #EastCoastKin
The photo captures a striking upward view of the Choctaw Native American monument *Kindred Spirit*, featuring a ring of towering, stylized steel feathers reaching toward a vivid blue sky. The feathers, rendered with fine, parallel lines, gleam in the sunlight, creating a shimmering, almost ethereal effect. The perspective from below frames the open sky like a starburst, with sunlight peeking through the top, evoking a sense of reverence and connection to the heavens. The monument’s design blends grace and strength, symbolizing resilience, unity, and the enduring spirit of the Choctaw people.
August 11, 2025 at 3:53 PM
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"Gearhies Pier"
West Cork, Ireland
Digital timelapse mock-up for a planed oil painting.
#Seascape #Stunday #Art #BskyArt #BlueSkyArt #TheArtRepost #DigitalArt #Timelapse #Rebelle7 #EastCoastKin

Music by: John d O Connor
Song : "Beautiful Friend" ( Redston Rd Demo)
August 10, 2025 at 3:25 PM
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"Study of a Nude"
Master copy of a Anders Zorn painting [Study of a Nude 1891]
Digital timelapse mock-up for a planed oil painting.
#Zorn #Art #BskyArt #BlueSkyArt #TheArtRepost #DigitalArt #Timelapse #Rebelle7 #EastCoastKin

Music by: John d O Connor
Song : "As I Am" ( Redston Rd Demo)
August 5, 2025 at 2:34 PM
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"Guitar, Chair and Stove"
[ Oil on canvas 12"x 16" ].
A self portrait, of sorts.

#Guitar #Chair #Stove #SelfportraitSunday #Stunday
#Art #FineArt #Painting #OilPainting

#ArtShare #BskyArt #BlueSkyArt #TheArtRepost #ArtYear
#Artist #ArtistsOfBlueSky #EastCoastKin
This oil painting captures a cozy, intimate interior scene centered around a wood-burning stove that exudes warmth and comfort. To the left of the stove sits a simple wooden chair with a black cushion, its placement suggesting it’s often used for relaxing by the fire. A classical acoustic guitar hangs on the wall beside the chair, adding a musical element to the space. Below it, potted plants rest on the wooden floor, contributing a touch of greenery and life. Above the guitar, a framed picture of a horse adds a rustic touch, while another artwork featuring a nude figure in a dramatic pose leans against the wall, introducing an element of classicism. The warm, earthy tones and textured brushwork lend the scene a quiet, lived-in authenticity.
August 3, 2025 at 12:50 PM
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"The Kilkenny Skull"
[ Oil on canvas 12"x 12" ].
Old and Damaged
#Skull #Art #FineArt #Painting #OilPainting
#ArtShare #BskyArt #BlueSkyArt #TheArtRepost #ArtYear
#Artist #ArtistsOfBlueSky #EastCoastKin
#WestCork #Ireland #RoadsLessTravelled
This oil painting depicts a human skull resting on a richly textured red surface, set against a shadowy, almost abstract dark background. The skull is rendered in muted earthy tones, with subtle greenish and yellowish hues that give it an aged, weathered appearance. A pronounced crack runs across its cranium, emphasizing its fragility and sense of decay. The artist uses bold, expressive brushstrokes, particularly in the background and lower portion of the painting, creating a dramatic contrast between the subject and its surroundings. The overall mood evokes a classic memento mori theme, reminding the viewer of mortality and the passage of time.
August 2, 2025 at 3:41 PM
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"Guitar and Stove"
A self portrait of sorts.
Digital timelapse mock-up for a planed oil painting.
#Guitar #Stove #SelfPortrait
#Art #BskyArt #BlueSkyArt #TheArtRepost #DigitalArt #Timelapse #Rebelle7 #EastCoastKin #ContemporaryTuesday

Music by: John d O Connor
Song : "Waiting" ( Acoustic Version)
July 29, 2025 at 5:53 PM
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"The Petrol Pump"
[ Oil on canvas 5"x 7" ]
Crookstown on the way to Cork

#PetrolPump #Art #FineArt #Painting #OilPainting

#ArtShare #BskyArt #BlueSkyArt #TheArtRepost #ArtYear
#ArtistsOfBlueSky #EastCostKin #BlueSkyMonday
#WestCork #Ireland #RoadsLessTravelled

All artwork on www.johnoconnor.art
This oil painting captures a rustic, nostalgic scene centred around an old, red petrol pump standing against a weathered wooden fence. The bold red of the pump contrasts with the muted, earthy tones of the background, drawing immediate attention. The textures are rough and expressive, with thick brushstrokes and vibrant accents of green and yellow foliage creeping around the base, suggesting abandonment and the quiet reclaiming of man-made objects by nature. The overall composition evokes a sense of decay and memory, as if this forgotten relic stands as a silent witness to the past in a once-busy roadside stop.
July 28, 2025 at 5:32 PM
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"The Petrol Pump"
Digital timelapse mock-up for a planed oil painting.

#Timelapse #art #ArtYear #Artist #GigitalPainting #DigitalArt #Rebelle7 #PetrolPump

Final artwork can be view at www.johnoconnor.art

Music by: John d O Connor
Song : "She" [Demo Session]
July 22, 2025 at 7:41 PM
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"Nude on Undressing" #1
[ Pencil on Paper ]. Pencil Study for Painting

#Nude #LifeDrawing
#Art #FineArt #LineDrawing #PencilDrawing
#ArtShare #BskyArt #BlueSkyArt #TheArtRepost #ArtYear
#Artist #ArtistsOfBlueSky #EastCostKin
#WestCork #Ireland #RoadsLessTravelled
This image showcases a finely detailed pencil sketch of a nude female figure in a realistic pose, partially draped in fabric being lifted over her head, suggesting motion and modesty. The sketch displays a keen attention to anatomical proportions, shading, and texture, especially in the rendering of the folds in the cloth and the soft contours of the body. The setting around the figure includes background elements like a door and a vending machine with the faintly legible text “JAR PINS,” adding context and depth. Real objects—a pencil, an eraser, and a wooden sharpener.
July 21, 2025 at 7:45 PM