Sinéad Smyth. Oil Paintings and Art Courses
Sinéad Smyth is an artist from Inishowen – the most northerly peninsula in Donegal, Ireland.
Her paintings explore landscapes and seascapes as places of memory, connection and a nurturing influence on being human. She runs art courses and classes from the Inishowen Artists' Retreat.
Art classes
Our art classes are designed to suit all abilities. We take only six participants for each class so, whether complete beginner or professional artist, there's always something to learn and good company to be had.
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Sinéad's experience and knowledge (not to mention her eye) is wide and varied and we are confident you will progress in your work.
An emerging Irish artist
Sinéad Smyth is an Irish artist with a passion for people and the geography of Inishowen, Donegal.
Sinéad's biography
Her painting comes from a love of observation, which is followed in many cases by painting from memory or photographic record. She creates vibrant, energetic atmospheres and emotions.
Inishowen Artists' Retreat
The old cottage that houses Sinéad's studio is also available to rent for up to four people.
Visit the Retreat website
The cottage has been lovingly restored using traditional techniques and provides a really cosy location to explore your own creativity and the Inishowen peninsula.
Gift vouchers for art classes
Gift vouchers are available for birthdays, Christmas etc. or just to spoil someone special in your life.
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Paintings and prints for sale
Sinéad's work explores sensory relationships with landscape as a place of memory, as a defining aspect of being human. She is interested in how this relationship can be maternal and nurturing, and have meaning in personal anthropology.
Her oil paintings have evolved towards semi-representational, often abstract, landscape and seascape paintings. She works both en plein air and in her studio, using traditional and experimental processes in oil, charcoal and mixed media on paper and canvas.
Sinéad has original oil paintings for sale, as well as limited edition, signed prints.
Creative resources and articles
A selection of articles that might help your creative direction, inspire you to do something differently or simply guide your hand gently.
