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After working & living there for several years as a graphic designer in large advertising agencies, myself & Peter moved back to Greystones.
Both these works made for a group show in Bray Signal Arts Centre (Jan 2015). They are charcoal drawings on Fabriano paper in an abstract
I have admired and followed this famous English painter’s work for years. When I was in art college, I loved his early work from California of clear
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THE ARTIST by The Artist
I live in Greystones with my husband Peter and my 4 great kids, Eoin , Ryan, Lucy & Zoe. I graduated in Visual Arts, from Dun Laogharire College of Art, back in the ’90s and then emigrated to Boston, U.S.
After working & living there for several years as a graphic designer in large advertising agencies, myself & Peter moved back to Greystones. 
In 2001, we set up the company Doubleodesign, which is still going strong.
After taking a break from work, I re-directed my creative energies back into visual art. Currently, I have my own art practice and studio on a beautiful old farm in Delgany, Co.Wicklow.
My Work…
Two Moons and Disquietude by Melissa O’Faherty
Both these works made for a group show in Bray Signal Arts Centre (Jan 2015). They are charcoal drawings on Fabriano paper in an abstract
expressive style.
New World by Melissa O’Faherty
This drawing is a work in progress, for a show in Bray Signal Arts Centre in 2016. The show is about new imagined worlds that are evolving around us.
Release by Melissa O’Faherty
This is from a series of drawings that I am currently making. It is based on birds, their qualities & fragility.
My Inspirations…
Woldgate Woods by David Hockney
I have admired and followed this famous English painter’s work for years. When I was in art college, I loved his early work from California of clear
blue swimming pools, and, more recently, I’ve admired his paintings of his native Bradford, UK. I love his confident use of colour and scale.
The Broken Naomhog by Hughie O’Donoghue
I have only recently come to learn about this highly acclaimed expressionist painter. Looking through his work is such a treat. I really enjoy his style of painting and wonderful use of colour & tone. Currently, this summer, one of his larger works is on display at County Hall, Co. Wexford, which would be well worth a visit.
Arno Kramer
