SEE the landscape
FEEL the elements
TRANSLATE the sense of place
STUDIO SHOP
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
 Woodland GladeA small oil on panel, painted on location at Kilmokea Manor House. Measures 20 x 20cm. |  Bluebells in the WildA woodland garden full of bluebells in the cool glade at Kilmokea House. This 30 x 30cm oil on panel was painted on location in Wexford. |
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 Golden OctoberOil & coldwax on cradled panel, gilt wax edges 30 x 30cm |  Among The ReedsOil & coldwax on paper, mounted on panel, framed 36 x 46cm. |
 Hill TrailsPainted on location on a bitterly cold day in the hills of Kilkenny. The oil on panel measuring 10 x 10cm is painted in oil in large quick brushstrokes and bold textures. |  Snow DayAn unframed oil on panel, painted quickly in loose broad stroke on location to capture the deep shadows and crisp sunshine. Measures 10 x 15cm. |
 Sand Pools at ClogherSeascape of the beach at Clogher on the Dingle peninsula. Large oil on panel 40x60cm framed in contemporary float frame. |  Sea CoveThe beautiful Kerry coast at Castlecove, Caherdaniel. Oil on panel, 30x40cm. |
 MooringsLooking across Whitestrand Bay, Derrynane. Oil on panel 30x40cm. |  Dingle ShoresView of Dingle Bay, Kerry, 40 x 50 cm oil on panel |
 The Rains Came DownAbstract pallette knife painting in acrylic ink and oil layers, conveying a sense of movement and power. Wood panel framed in white 45x45cm. |  Shallow WatersOil & cold wax painting on panel of the Clare coast, framed 33 x 33cm. |
 Copper CoastMixed media on panel, framed 23 x 23cm. |  Wild WatersMixed media on dyptich panel, framed 45 x 56cm. |
 Coastal Fragments IVMixed media on panel, framed 23 x 23cm. |  Falling Through The SkyMixed media on paper, framed 43 x 43cm. |
 Coastal Fragments IOil on panel, framed 23 x 23cm. |  Coastal Fragments IIIOil on panel, framed 23 x 23cm. |
Gallery Portfolio
These paintings are available through my galleries. Click on the image for further information
"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
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