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Kinsale Arts Week 2009 - Ballinspittle - 11th - 19th July
The Coast Art Collective (formerly Ballinspittle Art Group) returned to the Community Hall in Ballinspittle to present another diverse and exciting exhibition as part of Kinsale Arts Week 2009. Scroll down for a taste of what you’ll missed!

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Exhibitors

Adrian Brentnall - Adrienne Kelly - Alison Hogan-Gough - Ann O’Leary Dorota Niczejewska - Deirdre Leddin - Delphine Arnault - Fiona Calnan Fraser Curl - Lydia Walsh-Yildirim - Marie Callanan - Nora Lawton Noreen O'Callaghan - Patrick O'Dwyer - Brendan Power - Tranquility Painters

Adrian Brentnall - Stained & fused glass web  email  gallery  Gurtnagrough, Ballydehob, Co Cork. 028 37593 Two fused sushi dishes in dazzling dichroic glass - each measuring 10cm x 10cm A pair of stained-glass door panels with angels and bevelled glass accents A selection of fused-glass pendants - dichroic, chakra-style and metal inclusions   "I work in stained and fused glass - creating everything from stunning dichroic jewellery, through colourful suncatchers, angels, tealights and bowls, to larger windows, lamps and panels. Many of the pieces have a spiritual or healing significance. Every piece is a one-off, and I am delighted to discuss commissions. A beautiful range of hand-made greetings cards completes the gift!"

Adrienne Kelly - ARK Designs - Jewellery maker email  gallery  Curra, Crossbarry, Co Cork  087-7815670 Necklace featuring dichroic glass centrepiece and tiny glass beads Choker necklace with five handmade dichroic cabachons Silver PMC pendant and chain - with feature faceted peridot    "I create unique handcrafted jewellery using dichroic glass, precious metal clay and semi-precious beadwork. One-off pieces or sets designed by appointment to compliment your outfits for those special occasions (weddings, christenings etc.)"

Fiona Calnan - Artist web  email  gallery  Toadstool Cottage, Ballinspittle, Kinsale, Co Cork 087 7844 902   Fiona Calnan is a Visual Artist, currently specialising in Drawing.  She grew up in London however spent regular periods of time in Kinsale, Ireland where she now lives. Her work is informed by her relationship with both places and the rich contrast between them. Fiona studied Art & Design at Blackheath School of Art and gained an honours degree in Fine Art from Kingston University. Since leaving University, she has been developing her independent art practice and exhibits regularly. She is currently working on a number of projects, including concept art for various film productions and a new piece entitled ‘Small Step Big Leap: a visual study of Capoeira from the inside out’. This is a collaborative endeavour between Fiona, photographer Noreen O’Callaghan and Popeye & Bombom of Mundo Capoeira Cork and shall preview at the opening of the KAW2009 Exhibition in Ballinspittle. www.myspace.com/capoeiracork

Noreen O'Callaghan - Photographer web  email  gallery  Dunkereen, Innishannon, Co Cork. 087 2403806   I am based in Innishannon and work as a portrait and wedding photographer.  For the past six months I have been collaborating  with visual Artist Fiona Calnan on a body of work entitled Small Step Big Leap a visual study of Capoeira from the inside out.   These images are a sample from a larger body of work.

Alison Hogan-Gough - Artist email  gallery  Ringabella, Minane Bridge, Co. Cork   Tel. 087 9800394 SOLD "Working in 2 & 3-D, I produce ink drawings of landscapes and seascapes. My 3-D work combines handcrafted porcelain with natural materials such as Irish oak and beech."

Delphine Arnault - Artist/Illustrator web  email   gallery  0876551280 Blind man Men on bike Bon voyage   "I did a diploma in Illustration and Advertising in France, and moved to Ireland five years ago. My mediums are watercolor and acrylic. My paintings are mainly characters coming from an imaginary world. I have my own range of illustrated cards; they can be purchased in Cork. Commissions welcome! "

Fraser Curl - Aromacandles - Candle-maker email  gallery  Dunmanway, Co Cork. 087 98 57158 I have been making my beautiful hand-crafted candles in the hills of West Cork for more than 15 years. Each candle  is a one-off piece, combining vibrant colours and subtle scents to enhance any room.   Made with high-quality wax, non-toxic dyes, and fragrances based on essential oils, each candle will burn for more than 100 hours..

Lydia Walsh-Yildirim - L&O Gems - Jewellery maker web  email  gallery  Martone, 24a Rochestown Rise, Rochestown, Cork  087-7473241 Necklace - black obsidian and pearls - 16” long Necklace and drop earring set  - rose quartz and crystal beads 18” long Necklace with turquoise slabs and round beads - 16” long   "I create hand-made, one-off,  pieces of jewelery - necklaces, bracelets and earrings for everyday wear/ special occasions. I also make to order. I use the finest quality semi-precious gem stones in my work and enjoy working with their many healing properties eg. lavastone, topaz, rose quartz, moonstone etc. If you wish, I may design a piece, having seen your outfit/material colour and can custom make whatever your heart desires!"

Marie Callanan - Artist email  gallery   Rathnaroughy, Innishannon 087-9973755 Eze-Village France. Oil on canvas 12" x 10"  Atlantic Wave Pastel on glass paper 25" x 10" A Cottage Window Pastel on glass paper 13" x 10"   I grew up and live in the natural beauty of the landscape that is Innishannon. Art in all forms has always been of interest to me -  from photography, painting and ceramics. Oil and pastel are my favourite medium, portraying subjects which range from nature to ordinary everyday objects that attract my attention both at home and while travelling abroad. I  am a member of Ballinspittle Art Group and have developed my technique from attending courses with various established artists.

Brendan Power - Pyrography web  email  gallery  Waterfall House, Garrettstown, Innishannon, Co Cork. 086 3567074 Yellow Girl - birch faced ply, pyrography and acrylic paint, sizes: 190mm x 240mm City Girl - birch faced ply, pyrography and acrylic paint, sizes: 190mm x 240mm Hidden - birch faced ply, pyrography and acrylic paint, sizes: 190mm x 240mm   After studying and working as an engineering technician in Dublin, Brendan Power returned to college to study fine furniture making at the Letterfrack Institute of Technology in Galway. This led him to specialize in an art form called pyrography. Pyrography is the art of burning images into wood. Originally the traditional craft of pyrography was carried out with a hot poker. Nowadays, there are specialized machines which heat up a thin wire allowing the artist to burn continuously for several hours. Brendan has just recently designed a patented pedal powered pyrography machine which enables him to create his work outdoors whilst generating the electricity required. When not working out of his studio in Kinsale Co. Cork, Brendan can be found travelling around Ireland demonstrating this relatively unheard of art form. Each of his pieces consist of a unique illustration and are finished to the highest standard. Brendan sells his work at exhibitions, galleries and art festivals around Ireland.

Dorota Niczejewska - Artist/Photographer email  gallery Belgooly, Co.Cork  021 4770866 / 087 9483958 "I was born in Poland and now live and work in Belgooly, Co. Cork. I am a Visual Artist, self-taught, my interests include painting, drawing and photography. My works explore a wide range of subjects but in each piece, I aim to produce an image which is to the best of my capabilities. I believe that an artist should continuously strive for excellence. I am available for commissions."

Ann O'Leary - Artist email  gallery - 021-4778386 / 087-9610409 Bowl of Lemons acrylic on canvas 25 x 30cm Beach Pebbles acrylic on canvas 50 x 60cm SOLD September Bales acrylic on canvas 50 x 60cm   "My recent work is mainly acrylic on canvas, that records the world around me. Nature alive in sea and sky. Bales of straw in a yellow fields of stubble in September, pebbles and stones on the rocks drawing a line out to sea. A boat sits quietly in a still, calm harbour I love to paint still-life, bowls of fruit or eggs, a bunch of wild garlic in a blue Denby jug. The charm and quiet of inanimate objects that litter our lives. I have included two large oils that came about after a trip to the Great Blasket islands last year. I trained at the Cork College of Art and the National College of Art and Design, Dublin. I specialised in Fine-Art Painting and Print-Making. I took part in Kansale Arts Week in 2008. I have exhibited in Wexford and Dublin in group shows.  I currently teach Art,Craft and Design in Kinsale Community School."

Nora Lawton - Artist email  gallery  Lispatrick, Old Head, Kinsale - 021 4778094   I have always been involved in all things creative, working in Knitwear for over 20 years. Now painting with oils, also dabbling in ceramics. I get my inspiration from the sea and country side at The Old Head of Kinsale where I live.

Patrick O'Dwyer - Artist email  gallery  Glenarousk, Castlelyons, Co. Cork.  025 36297 / 086 3809188 In the shade - oil on canvas -  70cm  x 50cm Together - oil on canvas - 100cm x 76cm Freda - oil on canvas - 50cm x 50cm   Pat began painting fulltime in 2001.   His preferred medium is oil and he enjoys using a palette knife to produce vibrant paintings of great vitality and freshness.   "Energy" and "Texture" are the two words that sum up Pat's paintings.   The majority of sales are commissions, and are in private collections in Italy, Australia, Belgium, USA.,England and Ireland.

Deirdre Leddin - Artist email  gallery  Kinsale, Co Cork. Seagull  - watercolour on paper - 12 " x 16" Swimmers -  oil on board - 19.5" x 23.5 Rolling Wavecrest - oil on canvas 31.5" x 8"   I am a Kinsale-based artist who works in watercolour and oils and other media.   A love of nature and the ocean is evident in my work.  I try to capture the beauty of reflected light and shade in various works of flowers and coastal images. Over the years, I have undertaken a number of commissions and have sold my work privately; I have exhibited at the Courtyard Gallery and also at UCC.

Tranquility Painters - Art Group email  gallery  Kilgoblain, Ballinadee, Bandon, Co Cork.  021 4778327 (Margret Dempsey)

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