In addition to our regular itinerary, we are delighted to announce that the Wild Atlantic Way tour will now also include an opportunity to sketch and paint with Dennis Robertson, watercolor artist, who will be joining us on the tour October 8-15. We will also be encouraging frequent photography sessions in this stunning landscape! See the details by clicking below!
Wild Atlantic Way Art Tour October 8-15, 2015
Ireland’s Western Seaboard
Culloo Rocks
View from Healy PAss
Kilclooney Mor, ancient megalithihc site in Donegal
There is so much available on the internet these days, and I love to share the work of people working to increase awareness, share beauty and art, and provide insight into ancient places in the land.
One such person I have discovered is Ken Williams at Shadows and Stone:
http://www.shadowsandstone.com/
The site is so well done and has some gorgeous photography.
Also, the Beara tourism site has loads of great material and images:
http://www.bearatourism.com/archaelogical.html 
The Beara Peninsula is a hidden gem of Ireland, still very wild and pristine, authentic in every way. It is a favorite place of mine due to its rugged landscape, exceptional beauty, and fine people!
I will continue to add more sites of interest, but check these out to learn more about ancient Ireland.
One cannot help but be amazed at the intricacy, artistry, and beauty of the illuminated manuscripts in the exhibit at Trinity College. Several illustrated books of psalms and gospels are displayed, and on my tours in Ireland I always make it a point to guide people through the exhibit, pointing out the steps involved in bookbinding, mixing pigments, calligraphy, and creating quill pens. The intricate Celtic knotwork designs, depictions of monks patiently transcribing, and the glorious hues of lapis lazuli, crimson and gold all create page after page of stunning artistry.
Some of the items created for personal adornment or religious rituals echo the same design mastery as in these pieces:
To read more about the Book of Kells see this link:
http://digitalcollections.tcd.ie/home/index.php?DRIS_ID=MS58_003v
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