Here is my Triptych I am working on at present. It is based on my memories of my Grandmother waiting at the door on a busy day of the Meitheal, where the local community come together to help with harvest, sheep shearing or whatever needs to be done.

I have decided to maintain the smaller canvases as it fits in with "Miniature Memories".

This is an example of my alternative art form in an Abstract format. I have entitled it "Focussed". It helps me to get inspiration and further ideas for my paintings and also is an excellent method of simply 'Expressing myself'. Hope you enjoy it.

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This is a painting showing a rural town of Ireland in the 1950's. The slow and 'easy-going' pace is in contrast with the modern, affluent and confident Ireland. Many people regret the passing of the 'old Ireland' and the challenge is to retain the positive attributes of the past as we advance into the Global village. This was a departure from my previous style as the colours are more muted and earthy.

This is one of my latest workings inspired by Ciarán McDonald of the Winning Semi Final Mayo team. It is a large size canvas which aptly demonstrates the vigour and dynamism of the "Western Spirit".

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One of my recent paintings I am working on is "Western Spirit" showing the determination and guts of the Mayo Team as demonstrated by "The Man" himself. Reading about him has been an inspiration to me particularly the specific point of getting that score from an awkward position in the Semi Final.

This is a Commission of a house in Mayo painted in the Folk Art genre. Any photograph can be transformed. Simply email to me ideally two or more different angle shots, we agree the price and completion date. The finished painting will be sent in secure bubble wrap and cardboard outer.

You can email directly to me mpjoyce@talk21.com.

One of my current paintings entitled"Churning the Butter". It must have been such a tiresome job. At least the cat is looking forward to something!

Pair of Paintings showing the Irish country tradition of helping your neighbour.