##InteriorDesign
Home decoration nearly 1,800 years ago: a Roman mosaic with an octopus, now displayed at the National Archaeological Museum in Madrid.

Found in Villaquejida (León, Spain) and dated to the 2nd–3rd century CE.

#RomanArt #Mosaic #AncientRome #InteriorDesign #HomeDecor
April 16, 2026 at 12:04 PM
I call my work ‘The Art of Calm’

I have to be calm to make it
Making it calms me further
I’m told that looking at it brings calmness to the viewer

This tree is in my studio
One day it will sell. I'ill miss it
Until then it delights and soothes me

#ink #calm #art #interiordesign #mentalhealth
February 5, 2026 at 4:24 PM
This diptych sold the day I bought it to my studio.

It’s two panels - 10cm x 20cm - of handmade paper from Bhutan. They’re mounted on heavy, handmade Indian paper.

It’s the only piece (so far) where Monk appears twice.

‘What is and will be'

#art #handmade #bhutan #artisan #interiordesign
February 17, 2026 at 8:51 PM
From a trip down to my home state of Louisiana last year. These guys were everywhere and this one posed nicely.

Can I just say I love the Nikon 500PF lens....

#NIKON #photography #wildlife #nature #Louisiana #Swamp #Owl #Raptor #bird #landscape #wallart #InteriorDesign #Decorating #Hospitality
February 6, 2025 at 6:16 PM
Sometimes I want the simplest possible image.

A tree in blossom.

A creature.

A moment.

That’s all…….

#ink #cartoon #irishartist #simplicity #interiordesign
February 10, 2026 at 7:31 PM
I made this yesterday. Two colours of very diluted acrylic paint applied to a canvas board with a wallpaper scraper. So simple and poetic.
#irishartist #acrylicart #abstractart #interiordesign #meditativeart
January 25, 2026 at 4:37 PM
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The house of French author Victor Hugo in Le Marais, Paris.
#VictorHugo #InteriorDesign #ArtNouveau #ArtDeco
August 13, 2026 at 12:39 AM
This is a large piece (60cm x 84cm) - acrylic & ink on watercolour paper

It’s called ‘Winter Embers’.

It’s currently in an exhibition at Cionn Fhánada (Fanad Head Lighthouse). The exhibition comes down soon. I need somewhere to put it…….

#irishartist #abstract #art #fanad #interiordesign #donegal
February 12, 2026 at 7:28 PM
This is ‘A Gentle Yearning’.

I wanted to make something soft in this harsh time. I feel such need of softness, some relief from men shouting at each other and killing the innocent.

50cm x 60cm

Diluted acrylic paint on canvas.

#art #calm #abstract #irishartist #interiordesign
March 17, 2026 at 3:39 PM
This piece is so simple, yet detailed; colorful and light Take my word for it. It will brighten up your kitchen or dining area Oooooh, or maybe a kid's room #art #interiordesign #decor colorbysusan.etsy.com/listing/1838...
July 20, 2025 at 2:36 PM
Monk Waits.

There has been snow. There will be more. Monk waits in this moment, accepting what is.

Ink on canvas
42cm x 60cm
Framed

#ink #contemplation #surreal #irishartist #interiordesign
March 6, 2026 at 9:36 AM
A cozy corner overlooking the garden, sun drenched, with a comfy chair, sewing basket and knitting close at hand, a cup of tea, and surrounded by books. Definitely heaven. Charming. 🌱

#cozy #interiordesign #cottage #garden #books #sew #sewing #embroidery #needlepoint #knitting #knitsky #comfychair
January 5, 2025 at 3:00 PM
I’ve been waiting a couple of weeks for the frame to be delivered for this.

It looks great!

Monk in the Winter Twilight.

Ink on Canvas. 46cm x 33cm

#ink #art #contemplativeart #irishartist
#interiordesign
February 2, 2026 at 6:45 AM
Good morning BlueSky🦋!! Try to find your spot of sun.

This painting is by Artist Natasha Milashevich Dushanbe,Soviet Union, 1967.

#goodmorning #bluesky #sun #grateful #thankful #goodlife #good #art #painting #oilpainting #knit #knitter #knitted #knitsky #interiordesign #sunshine #socks #artistic
February 26, 2025 at 2:26 PM
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We get a lot of storms round here, on the northern edge of Ireland.

Wind howls, rain lashes, the sky hovers just above the ground.

I painted this during one, distracting myself from the sound of slates coming off the roof.

Acrylic on paper

#irishartist #abstractlandscape #acrylic #interiordesign
February 2, 2026 at 5:30 PM
A delicate piece. Ultramarine/Payne’s Grey and Pale Olive/Cadmium Red - all on a 12”square canvas board.

Dive in.

#art #acrylicpaint #abstract #organic #interiordesign
February 8, 2026 at 5:31 PM
I posted an earlier version of this, uncertain if it was finished. I added some more. I’m still not sure, but sometimes you just have to stop.

Acrylic on Canvas. 60cm x 90cm

#art #abstractart #irishart #interiordesign #donegal
February 25, 2026 at 2:58 PM
Explore our stunning Colour collection for interior designers — open to the public until January 5th, 2025!

Stay tuned for exclusive designs in sculpture, neutrals & more to come!

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#InteriorDesign #pottery #art #ceramics #design
December 30, 2024 at 4:48 PM
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I could live here.

#InteriorDesign
January 1, 2026 at 4:42 PM
Another one of my needle points ready to be made into a pillow for my breakfast room. William Morris inspired sunflowers.
#needlepoint #needlepointing #williammorris #interiordesign #breakfastroom #make #pillow #diy #stitch #stitching #sew #sewing #sewist #classicdesign #design #inspired #sunflowers
March 6, 2025 at 3:15 PM
I rarely use items for their intended use. This thrifted giant punch bowl ($7.95) holds towels in my primary bath. A better use since I never serve punch. 😉

#thrift #thrifting #thrifted #bargain #bargainhunting #treasure #treasurehunting #punchbowl #interiordesign #bath #bathroom #recycle #reuse
March 6, 2025 at 3:41 PM
There's so much to love in this photo. Obviously the Italian architecture is perfect, the potted trees & the indoor outdoor feel, and those curtains! Just look inside at the paintings inside and the glassware. I could live there. 🌱
#architecture #italian #interiordesign #exteriordesign #garden #life
December 28, 2024 at 2:51 PM