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Martin Maguire. Artist and Writer - painter of people, places and things. The story is everything.

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I ran out of kids to paint!!!

"Herself" (2025) - Oil On Canvas, 12 x 12 inches

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Probably the most iconic sea-swimming spot in Co Louth.

And the views!!!

“Salterstown Pier” (2025)
Oil On Canvas, 30 x 15 inches.

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Always love the wooden beach monuments that populate the Louth coast. These two were looking good on a February morning this year.

“A Couple of Waves Breaks on Port Beach” (2025)

Oil on Canvas, 30 x 15 inches

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I needed to get some practice in to start the new year. So I did some monochromes portraits of the kids….
…from a single day 15 years ago.

Practice doesn't make perfect - it just makes incremental improvements. And that's all we can strive for.

I remain a work in progress.

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No 3 in the collection 'If you sit still in our house, Dad'll paint ya!'

4 monochrome oils of my kids - from the same day 15 years ago.

I practice to learn and improve from one image to the next. As always, I remain a work in progress.

'Daughter', Oil on Canvas, 11” x 14”.

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'You live in my house, I'll paint you if I want!'

It's the second eldest this time. I'm painting all four kids as they were on one day 15 years - we were on Achill Island as it happens). So I guess it's a kind of time capsule.

'Boy 2', Oil on canvas, 14 x 11 inches (unframed)

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If you live in my house and sit still long enough, you may get painted. It's a hazard of being part of this clan. This week I dug thru some old video and stills of the kids to get a little bit of practice in. Wanna finish 4 in a week.

"The Eldest", Oil on canvas,
14” x 11”

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What a great night at the Talbot Hotel Stillorgan on Saturday with friends and family for the inaugural #orpenprize2024.

Congratulations to the 3 winners:
1. @ciaran.taylor
2. Brian Gallagher
3. Catherine Barron

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My son Sam visits himself at @NGIreland for the first time.

‘Gameboy’ is one of 26 portraits in Room 23 as part of #aibportraitprize2024 - alongside the wonderful #AIBYoungPortraitPrize finalists.

The exhibition runs until March 9 before moving to Killarney for the Summer.

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My twins are back together today.

At the @NGIreland of all places….for the #aibportraitprize2024

Not a bad day.

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Still playing with toys! 😜

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A short story.

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@ryan_eileenryan @SOBIOE Right back at ya.

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I am experiencing @wallisbird levels of #ozark joy. Currently on fifth time around. Season 3 Ep 9 is one of the finest hours of drama I have ever seen. Glorious. Can I finish before Wexford’s finest starts on Round 6?

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Always a pleasure to chat with @GerryKellyLL on @LMFMRADIO

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Highlight of my week.

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@ejsorourke Perfect timing.

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I am still in shock.

And delighted!

And in shock.

Oh my goodness.

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✨We’re delighted to reveal the shortlist for the AIB Portrait Prize. 26 artists, working across a variety of media – congratulations to you all!

🔗https://t.co/lsJIXJetKz

AIB Portrait Prize 2024 is sponsored by @AIBIreland, organised by the National Gallery of Ireland.