Pastellist and oil painter

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 Cormac Dennis is a native of Rush , Co Dublin  and an artist who seeks to capture the expansive ever changing skies and a coastline that is constantly battered by the forces of nature. His subject matter is varied and there can be anything from a street scene in Paris to the rich textures of well worn North Dublin trawlers on his easel at any time . Over the course of his professional career he has exhibited extensively, including venues such as the RHA, RUA, National Portrait Awards, Gorry Gallery and the Oisin Gallery. His work can be seen in private, corporate and public collections including the collection of Fingal County Council .

I consider myself to be a pastellist and an oil painter . Generally i switch between each medium from time to time because i enjoy both . Nothing can describe the joy of getting up in the morning to be faced by the pure colours of pastel and a sheet of paper ! ... its never easy but knowing that each subject has lit a small flame in my soul is a great incentive to see what can happen , as much as you try to visualise the finished artwork , its always a journey full of surprises.

Landscape / seascape and oil portrait commissions can be booked at any time . I have also completed some quite unusual pieces to enhance business spaces and other working / community environments .The process is very straight forward and my aim is to always provide inspirational work that is timeless . Having a portrait or landscape done is a very personal and unique experience , a treasure that can be appreciated for generations to come. 

As a professional fine artist , I have over thirty years’ experience exhibiting with some of the finest galleries in the country . My work appears in many private , corporate and public collections , and I have had numerous group and solo exhibitions . Regarding my portraiture , I am a past prize winner at the National Portrait Awards . All work is done to a very high level and all work is framed . For enquiries , call 0894204836 or email artistirelandcormac@gmail.com

Cormac is available to give live plein air pastel , oil , or charcoal and conte demonstrations . These sessions are known for their informative and entertaining content that combine his emphasis on movement in order to capture the scene in an expressive way . Cormac has recently conducted a guest demonstration at the Dublin Plein Air Festival and will shortly be a guest with the Solstice Arts Centre .

Private and group tuition can be booked . Cormac has a range of options from beginners to advanced artist level , student portfolio assistance etc tailored to each person . Contact 0894204836 or email artistirelandcormac@gmail.com