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SEE the landscape

FEEL the elements

TRANSLATE the sense of place

OUR LAND

Looking to purchase one of my paintings? You can find a selection of my work available for purchase directly through my online shop. Alternatively, selected pieces are also available through galleries across the country. For more information on gallery pieces go to my Portfolio or please feel free to send me an email

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A small oil and cold wax on panel over acrylic washes. Painted plein air on a soft drizzly day under the shelter of the bridge. Soft autumn colours as the leave take on their golden tones. Framed in a white float frame, 35 x 35cm.

The full force of the Atlantic ocean hits the rocky promentory off the coast of Belmullet, Co. Sligo. It is an exhilarating experience to feel the tremendous power of the ocean here. Layers of inks with acrylic and oil washes built up the scene over these two panels, framed in a white box frame. Mixed media dyptich, framed, 63x43cm. €600.00

During Art in the Open this I found the most beautiful glade in the Fairy Woods at Wells House in Wexford. The sun was filtering through the trees and it was so still and quiet. I attempted to catch this feeling with this piece in oil & cold wax, layering over acrylic washes. Mounted and framed in white 32x42cm. SOLD

Part of a series of small studies made during a trip to the Copper Coast area of Bunmahon, Co. Waterford. The name Copper Coast comes from the geology of the region which has been minded for copper since the Bronze Age. You can still see it streaked though the rocks. Framed 23x23cm. €115.00

Part of a series of small studies made during a trip to the Copper Coast area of Bunmahon, Co. Waterford. Oil on panel framed, 23x23cm. SOLD

A studio work based on drawing studies at Hook peninsula where the medieval lighthouse stands, built by William Marshal, who also built the castle here in Kilkenny.Seafoam sea green sees that day in the shadowed sunlight. Oil on panel framed 36x46cm. SOLD

The golden evening light washes over the hills of Glenveigh in Donegal. This beautiful ethereal landscape lit up in the mist and rain. Started on location on a recent trip in June and completed in studio. Oil and acrylic ink on panel, framed 43x43cm. SOLD

These coastal studies are part of a recent residency on the Copper Coast in march this year. The cliffs are weathered and full of copper ores and minerals which is unique to the area. The Copper Coast is located on the coast between Waterford and Dungarvan. Mixed media on panel framed in white shadow frame, 23x23cm. €120.00

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My Portfolio

"the artist must train not only the eye but also the soul" Wassily Kandinsky

Artist Bio

Bettina is a self taught artist originally from Kildare but now living and working in South Kilkenny. With a background in art and antiques she has worked abroad in London and The Middle East before returning to Ireland in the late 90's. Since 2012 she has been gradually growing her art practice and is now represented by several galleries around the country. Working in both oil and other mixed media her method is intuative and expressive. Drawing inspiration from our coastal landscape with expressive paintings that bring an immediate and immersive experience of the power of the sea, the sound of the waves whispering over the sand and pebbles along the shore, the smell of the salty sea, are all here within these highly charged paintings. The work is intuative, interpreting aspects of landscape as expression of form and movement. Feel and see the ocean and experience the landscape in all its changing forms.

Select paintings are available in several galleries; The Tudor Artisan Hub, Tipperary, The Castlemartry Gallery, Co. Cork, The Kilkenny Art Gallery, Kilkenny City, The Pig Yard Gallery, Wexford, Marnie & Lily Gallery, Kinsale and The Russell Gallery, New Quay, Co. Clare. Subscibe if you would like to receive infomation on upcoming shows and exhibitions or learn more about the process. You can also follow on Facebook, Instagram etc.

Education

Masters of Art & Humanities, Trinity College, Dublin

2008

Bachelor of Art, Trinity College, Dublin

1989

Select Exhibitions

"BOUNDLESS FRAGMENTS" a collection of works capturing the Fragmentation of Our Coastline Amidst A Changing World"

Signal Arts Centre, Bray

May 2024

A Collection of Work in Oils & Cold Wax, Kilkenny Arts Festival, River Court Hotel, Kilkenny City

2023

COLD HAS A VOICE, The Coastguard Cultural Centre, Tramore, Co. Waterford

2022

Exhibition of Oils and watercolours, Presentation College, Kilkenny City

2021

FATHOMLESS New Works, Art Source, RDS dublin

2020

Projects

Awarded a contract for a series of illustrations for TSSG, Waterford. This project involved working with a team of web designers and archaelogists to interpret a historic site and render interpretive drawings and painting illustrations of ancient monastic sites for an interactive 3D app. Funded by Kilkenny Leadership Partnership and Kilkenny Co. Council.

2020

AWARDS

Second Place Dublin Plein Air 2023

People's Choice Award, Graignamanagh Plein Air 2024

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I purchased a painting from Bettina during lockdown. I became aware of her work through The Jack & Jill Foundation Fundraiser, Incognito. I found the website really informative re size, frames etc. The paintings were so captivating I took the plunge and ordered online, though i hadn't actually seen the paintings. I was not disappointed by the process or the painting. Ordering, payment and delivery was really easy and quick. I am delighted with my new piece of art.

Bla Tonra