New collection of bog paintings by Cootehall artist on display
One of Kara Doherty's works 'Bog Cotton across the Bog'.
A new collection of bog paintings by a Cootehall artist is on display in An Ríoga in Boyle.
Self-taught artist Kara Doherty takes inspiration from the local bogland highlighting the importance of the conservation of our environment as part of our culture and heritage.
“I am contemporary landscape and seascape artist. I work in both acrylics and oils and my work has been described as moody, atmospheric and foreboding,” explained Kara.
“I try to respond and echo the fragile nature of our beautiful countryside and the dangers we face in our environment. I like to observe the ever changing mood, light, movement and textures of my surroundings. My interpretation in my work aims convey a sense of immediacy which I hope resonates. I work with a combination of brushes and palette knives,” she added.
Kara explained that she has spent time carving out her career over the last 15 years. Prior to that she was busy raising her two sons.
Her works sells nationally, in Europe and also internationally and she has previously exhibited in the civic space at Roscommon County Council headquarters, Aras an Chontae, and in the Leitrim Design House.
Over the years she has developed a distinctive style of painting, carving out her own unique art and continually works on developing her craft.
Kara’s paintings can viewed at An Ríoga where further information is available about the artist.
