These pebbles are from a very special place in Donegal called Port. Port is an abandoned “Famine Village” located on the edge of the Atlantic coast in Co Donegal. It is also referred to as a “Ghost Village” or “The Deserted Village” – a reference to the fact that a whole hamlet of houses just seems to have been abandoned to the elements. This area of the world is spectacular and also very peaceful. This painting shows the very unique pebbles found on this beach. genesis of this painting emerged from the sheer beauty of the pristine white rocks adorning the shores of Port in Donegal, Ireland. Nestled on the edge of the expansive Atlantic Ocean, Port is graced by the presence of these distinctive rocks, each one possessing a unique charm with its smooth and rounded contours.

These unusual geological formations, a departure from my typical subject matter, served as a wellspring of inspiration that I eagerly translated onto canvas. The challenge and novelty of capturing the essence of these rocks added a fresh and exciting dimension to my artistic repertoire.