Brigit (Bridget) Limited Edition cows The sky was as it

The sky was as it looks in the painting

is é ag teacht ón sliabh

When silk dye is half way between wet and dry a drop of water strategically placed will produce the effect of a misty sun

I originally did a painting of this view using silk dyes but was not entirely satisfied with the result and felt I could capture the scenery and light better with an oil painting

the Lesser Celandine

Brigit (Bridget) Limited Edition cows The sky was as itBrigit, Brigid or Brg Old Irish meaning 'exalted one' is a goddess of pre Christian Ireland. She appears in Irish mythology as a member of the Tuatha D Danann, the daughter of the Dagda and wife of Bres, with whom she had a son named Ruadn. She is associated with the spring season, fertility, healing, poetry and smithcraft. This silk painting was done as part of a series of mythical irish folklore ladies. Daireana Queen of the Oak, Roisin Dubh and The