"There came a point in my life when I knew I could paint, but had to give thought to what did I want to paint? This led me to examine my life and remember the joy I had in hearing the tales of Ireland from my relatives, especially my mom. I loved the Irish music and dancing and most especially the Irish people. With the world rapidly changing, I wanted to hold on to some of the memories, so I devoted myself to painting things Irish."
---"I hope you enjoy viewing my work as much as I enjoy painting it." Martin
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Martin Driscoll began drawing as a youth in New York City. In the early 1960s, after serving in the Air Force, he returned to New York and enrolled in the Art Students League. He studied under Frank Reilly, a renowned teacher who developed a systematic use of the color palette that continues to serve as a foundation for fine art instruction. Reillys classes became a cornerstone in the development of Martins style.
In the years that followed his studies, Martin balanced a career in the airline industry, raising a family, and developing as an artist. He intermittently exhibited at outdoor shows in New York, selling his original paintings and drawings, and accepting numerous portrait commissions. In the mid-1990s he returned to art full time teaching painting, giving art demonstrations, and selling his original work.
In early 2000, he opened the Driscoll Art Studio, a working studio and gallery aboard the Queen Mary. In his studio/gallery, Driscolls pastoral scenes of rural Irish life have received particular attention and accolades from collectors and fellow artists alike. Martin exhibited these Irish themed paintings at ArtExpo 2004 and 2005, and his original work nearly sold out.
Martin's marvelous Irish Art is now published by Sunflower Fine Art in New York; featuring his brilliant original oil paintings and affordable, collectible, artist hand signed, limited edition giclees on canvas.
His ever-growing popularity has seen his paintings displayed in an expanding number of galleries across the US and UK.
- Original 2010 14"x11" oil on linen board, beautifully framed (22"x19" framed )------- ------- SOLD ------
Available as Artist Hand: signed, numbered, limited edition of 350, hand embellished (over-painted) archival giclee on stretched, artist grade canvas:
14"x 11" S/N (900) $250 --- Artist Proof (90) $350
24" x 20" S/N (350) $750 --- Artist Proof (35) $990
For me, a successful painting is one that stands on its own visual merits. It requires no verbal explanation or justification. The image reflects an understanding of composition, shape, relationships, and color that is inherently obvious. The skill of the artists brush is evident in every stroke. And, the passion that went into creating the work is captured on the canvas and emanates to the viewer. This is what I am drawn to as an art enthusiast and what I strive for as a painter. Martin Driscoll, Master Painter (1939-2011) "There came a point in my life when I knew I could paint, but had to give thought to what did I want to paint? This led me to examine my life and remember the joy I had in hearing the tales of Ireland from my relatives, especially my mom. I loved the Irish music and dancing and most especially the Irish people. With the world rapidly changing, I wanted to hold on to some of the memories, so I devoted myself to painting things Irish. --"I hope you enjoy viewing my work as much as I enjoy painting it."--MartinMartin Driscoll began drawing as a youth in New York City. In the early 1960s, after serving in the Air Force, he returned to New York and enrolled in the Art Students League. He studied under Frank Reilly, a renowned teacher who developed a systematic use of the color palette that continues to serve as a foundation for fine art instruction. Reillys classes became a cornerstone in the development of Martins style.In the years that followed his studies, Martin balanced a career in the airline industry, raising a family, and developing as an artist. He intermittently exhibited at outdoor shows in New York, selling his original paintings and drawings, and accepting numerous portrait commissions. In the mid-1990s he returned to art full time teaching painting, giving art demonstrations, and selling his original work.In early 2000, he opened the Driscoll Art Studio, a working studio and gallery aboard the Queen Mary. In his studio/gallery, Driscolls pastoral scenes of rural Irish life have received particular attention and accolades from collectors and fellow artists alike. Martin exhibited these Irish themed paintings at ArtExpo 2004 and 2005, and his orginal work nearly sold out.
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I really like the contrasts in textures available here. The old, rough stonework cuts through vegetation that lacks the sharpness of manmade objects. The swathe of water curving through nicely mirrors the curvature of the bridge as well, and helps lead the eye to the sharp lines and angles of the ci... 9/14/2012 |
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What makes this painting really work for me as a viewer is the tangible, believable texture of the stones in the foreground. Nice choice compositionally to fill up the foreground with the stone bridge. I also like the hint of haze that gives a time of day reference. 8/29/2012 |
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I suppose this is imaginary town. It is possible that this is just some painted idea, by the bridge that connects two sides of river. Anyway it's very clear painting, bright colors, interesting point of view. 8/26/2012 |
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