Inspiring Pictures for Writers – the essence of a Mediterranean day
Hard to believe that a simple study of such an ordinary subject can capture the warmth of a Mediterranean day…It’s by the American painter John Singer Sargent and the staircase … Continue reading
Inspiring Pictures for Writers – Anne McGill’s atmospheric world
I don’t know the Northern Ireland artist Anne McGill but I have a print of one of works on my living room wall and every time I look at it … Continue reading
Inspiring pictures for writers – a glorious townscape at sunset
This by Ian Scott Massie who began painting professionally while a student in Durham in the 1970s. He often combines watercolour with unlikely materials such as Indian ink and wax. … Continue reading
Inspiring Pictures for Writers over the holidays: BOXING DAY *
Another painting by the Dutch artist Marius van Dokkum (see the Eve of Christmas Eve). This time he has captured the essence of a family gathering…. *Also known as St … Continue reading
Inspiring Pictures for Writers: CHRISTMAS DAY
I made a rod for my own back when I decided to post an ‘inspirational’ picture for Christmas Day. After 10 minutes of research I was determined not to post … Continue reading
Inspiring pictures for Writers over the holidays: CHRISTMAS EVE
I don’t have to say anything, do I? An image to get your synapses snapping if you’re not cooking tomorrow…if you are, just store it away for another time. Adrian … Continue reading
Inspiring Pictures for Writers – layers upon layers
I chose this drawing because I thought it somehow captured what writers often try to do, write from the inside…I am reluctant to say more because it’s not for me … Continue reading
Inspiring pictures for Writers – Everyday Superhero by Eric Bowman
She’s real, isn’t she? And strong. And deserves to be the star of her own story. Eric Bowman is a self-taught artist from California who was a surfboard airbrush technician … Continue reading
Inspiring Pictures for Writers – the Northern Irish coast
This is a painting of Murlough Bay in County Antrim, which is known for both its beauty and its isolation. The artist is Bernadette Breen, a contemporary Nortnern Irish landscape … Continue reading
Inspiring pictures for writers – breakfast by Bertha Leonard
I love the detail of the table (what’s going on with the sugar bowl?) and the background. At first sight it seems to be a conventional domestic interior until you … Continue reading
Inspiring Pictures for Writers – Rembrandt’s The Jewish Bride
I love this painting. It’s possible to lose yourself in the tender and complex emotions expressed on the faces. This is only oil and pigment and egg (or whatever painters used … Continue reading
Inspiring Pictures – dancers in blue
I don’t know anything about this picture. I discovered it on Pixababy, a wonderful website that allows anyone for any reason to download a photograph or illustration for free and … Continue reading
BRIDGET WHELAN writer 