The Fine Art of Yoga
I'm so glad I can bring my new collection to you, wherever you are, in this online exhibition.
So, get yourself a drink, sit back and enjoy a scroll through my gallery.
If you'd like a guided video tour of the exhibition in the gallery space, you'll find it below.
The story behind the work...
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I love how yoga makes me feel, the stretching and the balancing and the bit at the end where you just relax every muscle from your toes to your head...bliss!
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In this collection, I wanted to create art that would convey that feeling - the energy and the stillness.
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No matter how flexible you are, taking time out to move your body, even a daily walk, is a way to connect with yourself and be in the moment.
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Some of the pieces I've drawn, are ones I could only dream of doing. But it's good to dream, to imagine, to reach for something.
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These pieces are about connecting with where we are, but dreaming of where we could go.
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I hope The Fine Art of Yoga allows you to be present and to dream.
Wisdom
Charcoal on fine grain cartridge paper
Limited Edition Print (Framed) €185
This piece is based on the hand symbol (or Mudra) used in yoga as a gesture of knowledge or wisdom.
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The darkness of this drawing creates an atmosphere of stillness and peace, while the strong light brings a positive energy to the scene.
Cobra
Watercolour on 350gsm Bockingford paper
Limited Edition Prints (Framed) from €155
This painting tries to capture the feeling of freedom that you get in the cobra pose.
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The reflection of her body in the wet sand brings a balanced symmetry to the piece. You can almost feel the cool sand beneath her on the sunlit beach.
Catch the Sun
Watercolour on 350gsm Bockingford paper
€450
Limited Edition Prints (Framed) €225
In this pose the body is arched dramatically in the shape of the crescent moon.
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The sun glows through her hands as she seems to catch it. The abstract shape of her reflection in the wet sand brings a balance and harmony to the painting.
Resting
Graphite pencil on fine grain cartridge paper
€320
Framed Limited Edition Prints available from €185
This pose of resting hands allows the mind to quieten and reduces stress.
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It's a simple drawing that removes all unnecessary complications and allows you to clear your mind.
Bow
Charcoal on fine grain cartridge paper
€590
Framed Limited Edition Prints available from €295
I was struck by the elegance of this pose even though I imagine it's a difficult one to achieve.
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The pose is named Bow after the shape of a bow. The simplicity of the shape is what's so appealing in this drawing.
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It's an inspiring pose, definitely one to dream of achieving.
Reach
Charcoal and graphite pencil on fine grain cartridge paper
€590
Framed Limited Edition Prints available from €295
Reach is a drawing that shows the effort of trying to improve, to reach for something while staying grounded.
The arc of the pose mirrors the crescent shape of the moon.
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Valerie
Charcoal pencil on fine grain cartridge paper
€590
Framed Limited Edition Prints available from €295
Valerie comes from the Latin word 'Valere' which means to be healthy or strong.
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I had called her Valerie before I knew the meaning and then I realised it was the perfect name. Little coincidences like that are one of the best parts of creating.
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Her strength is emphasised in this graceful and balanced pose.
Namaste
Graphite pencil on fine grain cartridge paper
€320
Framed Limited Edition Prints available from €185
If you ever do a yoga class, you'll probably have heard this word. It's used as a greeting in Hindi, but it has a deeper meaning.
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There are many translations of this Sanskrit word, but I like this one:
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When you and I bow to our true nature, we are one.
