It was
such fun to be back on the Irish roads – it is such an overwhelming and dynamic
experience! And I’m not even in the driver’s seat! Paul is such a great adventurer,
and I’m grateful that he continues to take on the challenge of navigating the
narrow roads on the wrong side of the road, on the right side of the car, and expertly
operating a manual shift with his left hand! I’m happy to ride in the passenger
seat, obeying the signs to “mind the sheep and goats,” reading the map and
signposts, sorting us through roundabouts, and on to the country lanes to the
next historic site, ancient ruin, or beautiful beach! In this week’s painting, The
Glenties Gang, 8” x 12” on 300 lb. watercolor paper, I was striving to
capture the attitude of the Donegal sheep. These sheep are fiercely independent
and run seemingly wild in fields along the road, up the hillsides, on golf
courses, beaches, and cemeteries, or saunter down the main streets of
villages. What a treat to see!
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