A change of direction . . . Artists residencies and Festival of Quilts.
Nicki Heenan painting in my field overlooking Fodra and Ross bays. It has taken a while to settle into my new home and area. I have been very happy so far, but have been struggling to find a purpose for my being here. Whilst it is wonderful to live in an area of such outstanding beauty with incredible views, I have had a growing feeling that I need to share it. Having an Open Studio every few weeks and doing AirBnb helps . . but! My house and studio. I met Nicki Heenan last year when she was doing a residency in the Burren. We had been friends on Facebook for a while, but it was so good to actually meet her. Nicki does a residency in Ballinglen, Mayo in Ireland every year as well as exhibiting regularly in Ireland, so I asked if she would like to stay with me for a few days on her way up the coast and throw some ideas around. We both managed to find dates that matched and she arrived this week. Nicki mixing her paints. I have always loved Nicki's