Rick McGroarty and Eoin Lane
WHAT A CORKER! Eoin Lane is fanatical about framing and has spent the last 28 years building up his business, which more recently has also developed a reputation as a champion of local creative talent. Given the success of this side of his offer, Eoin is in the process of rebranding Be Framed as The Lane Gallery – to fully utilise his space and having just hosted the work of cover artist Rick McGroarty.
Until last year, Eoin sold a range of limited editions and prints, but now he focuses on original art. The Rick McGroarty show has only recently finished and was met with a fantastic reception. A well-known artist residing in Cork, Rick McGroarty frequently uses the picturesque backdrop of his hometown as inspiration for his creations. Nature provides another key muse for the artist, as does architecture and portraiture. His versatility is represented not only in his vast array of themes and styles, but also in the materials he uses; namely acrylic paints, black ink and watercolour. Rick has been working on a commission basis since 2009, creating bespoke pieces of art for a wide range of clients.
While Rick’s in-depth knowledge of his subject matter and his use of colour and perspective immediately catches the eye, it is the delicate intricacies of his work and his painstaking attention to detail that encourages more than just a passing glance. Follow Rick on Facebook @rickmcgroarty www.rickmcgroarty.com
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