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This painting is done in soft pastel and is based on a picture I took while leading a kayak tour around Hook Head Co.Wexford in Ireland. A big part of being a tour guide is knowing the history of the area and it was here that the saying "By Hook or by Crooke" was coined by Oliver Cromwell in the 16th century. I was drawn to the quality of the light on the rocks and to the beautiful colour in the water. I tried to stay loose as I went and not get bogged down in detail. Ive only been painting for a bit over 2 years now so I am still relatively new to the game and am still trying to find my artistic voice.
