Holidays in Beautiful Galway Metal Print

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I spent a couple of weeks in Galway, Ireland in mid January of 2010. And I quickly fell in love with this beautiful city on the west coast of Ireland. There was something about it, a combination of friendly people and a long history, and some ineffable quality that made me want to return.

Despite being there weeks after Christmas, the city was still festooned with holiday decor. I thought at first it was simply that they were waiting for the Epiphany to take them down, but I finally decided that our practice in the US of taking down decorations fairly promptly was not the norm there.

And I have to say, I kind of like it, that holiday cheer lasting longer, especially in the short days and long nights of winter. It just seems right, you know?

Life is full of happy surprises. After just over a decade working in the 9 to 5 cube world, I threw caution to the wind to follow my dreams of being a full time visual artist. That was five years ago! Is it easy? No, but something truly worthwhile is rarely simple. My body of work is wide ranging from photographic scenes of far away places, more near and dear locations, and more fanciful artwork. It's all crafted with a heartfelt love for finding the beauty in little captured moments. My artwork also hangs on walls near and far from private homes to businesses who have chosen to decorate with my art. Whether you've purchased one piece or a house full or you simply admire and share with your friends, your patronage of my art is...