I have always been inquisitive about family history, but no one could have told me that making my first trip to West Cork, Ireland would make such a deep impression on me. This trip was to discover the land of my ancestors but once on the ground I knew it held so much more. It quickly won my heart with its family history, wonderfully warm friendly people and the stunning landscapes everywhere I looked. I felt an immediate need to bring these emotions to my easel.
Of all the paths you take in life, make sure a few of them are dirt.” ~John Muir
My ancestors come from the Beara Peninsula, an area of Ireland that is not intensely populated. What it lacks in numbers it makes up for in its treasure trove of landscapes and history. Continue reading “Why Ireland?”