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by michelle nolan
Acrylic Paint
h: 40 w: 50 d: 1 (cms).
A hushed stillness settles over the Upper Lake at Glendalough, where water and mountain dissolve into one another in a near-perfect mirror. Layers of cool blue and slate-grey ridgelines recede softly into the distance, each contour fading into mist and memory, creating a sense of quiet depth and timelessness. The composition draws the eye to a distant vanishing point, where land narrows and light lifts gently into a pale sky. In the foreground, a scattering of dark stones interrupts the glassy surface, grounding the scene and offering a delicate contrast to the vast, meditative expanse. The painting captures a moment of rare calm, where movement seems paused and sound absorbed by the landscape. Reflection becomes both subject and metaphor, suggesting introspection, balance, and the thin boundary between the physical and the ephemeral. Subtle tonal shifts and restrained colour evoke the atmosphere of early morning, when nature feels most contemplative.
€650 (As exhibited.)
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by michelle nolan
Acrylic Paint
h: 40 w: 50 d: 1 (cms).
This evocative acrylic painting captures the lively energy of Poulanass Waterfall, nestled in the upper valley of Glendalough. The composition focuses on the vigorous flow of water as it rushes over and around dark, weathered rocks, creating a rhythmic interplay between movement and stillness. Expressive brushstrokes and layered tones of blue, white, and soft grey convey the constant motion of the stream, while subtle highlights suggest the shimmer of light dancing across the water’s surface. The contrasting solidity of the rocks—rendered in deep earthy hues with hints of mossy green—anchors the composition, emphasising the enduring presence of the landscape against the transient force of flowing water. Rather than depicting a distant scenic view, the close-up perspective invites the viewer into the sensory experience of the waterfall: the sound of rushing water, the coolness of the air, and the textured beauty of Wicklow’s rugged terrain.
€650 (As exhibited.)
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