St Pat's Day ATART March 10-14, 2022

[jo.on.the.go]

Two more castles

Attachment 230217 ATART 9 TRADED Ballinskelligs Castle #1
Ballinskelligs Castle, Ring of Kerry, Ireland. The castle was constructed by the MacCarthy Mors in the 16th C to protect the bay from pirates. It is a defensive fort on the peninsula.

Attachment 230218 ATART 10 TRADED Ballinskelligs Castle #2

Attachment 230219 ATART 11 TRADED Dunamase Castle #1
Dunamase Castle, located on the Rock of Dunamase southwest of Dublin, dates from before 843, when records indicate it was plundered by Vikings.. The name means "The fort at Mase".

Attachment 230220 ATART 12 TRADED Dunamase Castle #2, Barbican Gate

Attachment 230221 ATART 13 TRADED Dunamase Castle #3

[LuAnnP]

GORGEOUS Castles, Jo! (I can't do any "You Rocks" .... we tend to be in the same swaps....) Can't leave this thread again without expressing ADMIRATION!!!

[CynthiaSillitoe]

I have people telling me the U.S. isn't even allowing one ounce mail to Australia, which is not true, as the post office keeps reminding me. On the other hand, I have some stuff to mail to Russia and I can't decide whether to send it and see if it gets returned or just hang on to it. And I've had two ounce stuff go to Australia, stuff I stamped at home, get through.

I've been trying to use custom forms more, but my post office acts like I'm asking for their children, so I'm thinking about going to a bigger branch and asking for a stash of them.

I have to get a few things crossed off my list and then into the studio I go.

[jo.on.the.go]

Some old places in Ireland (some green, some not so green):

Attachment 230226 ATART 14 Ardmore Round Tower (Aird Mnor), and St, Declan's Monastery, County Waterford, Ireland. The site was founded in the 5th C by St. Declan. The round tower is from the 12th C.

Attachment 230227 ATART 15 St. Kevin's Church, 11th C, in County Wicklow, Ireland

Attachment 230228 ATART 16 TRADED Skellig Michael. 8 miles off the Kerry Coast, County Kerry, Ireland. The monastery was established in 800 CE.

Attachment 230229 ATART 17 TRADED Dromberg Stone Circle in County Cork, Ireland. It is 31 feet in diameter and has 17 stones. In the center of the circle, archaeologists discovered a pot containing the cremated remains of a youth. The site dates to 153 BCE - 127 CE.

[nanvan]

I pay 4.3 dollars per envelope when I trade with someone outside of Europe .

That's terrible! If we trade in future, I will send you U.S. $ to help with the cost.

[Seascape131]

Here are 4 ATCs for the ATART

[CastleQueen5]

I had "art at home" today with Cancer Support Community, We tend to learn about famous artists and then, we do some part based on their artwork.

This is the 3rd time we did Kandinsky. It never gets boring. We watch this youtube video by this adorable man. I love his accent and his joy.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1OkjliGgpzE&t=71s

His whole series is called Imperfect Paintings.
https://www.youtube.com/c/ImperfectPaintings/videos

So here is what I did. with watercolors this time.

BRB with photos

[CastleQueen5]

My art today.
Used alcohol inks on this one.





This is way pretty in person, as the paints shimmer.

[sniisk]

That's terrible! If we trade in future, I will send you U.S. $ to help with the cost.

Definitely no need to do it! I just wanted remind people on your level of postage cost. They are not that high. Just my opinion .

[jo.on.the.go]

Shamrocks and a sheep

Attachment 230235 ATART 18 TRADED Shamrock Plant #1 (Oxalis regnelli) Some people believe that the plant brings good luck.

Attachment 230236 ATART 19 TRADED Shamrock Plant #2 In Ireland, the word Shamrock comes from the word "seamog" which means "summer plant". Shamrocks were sacred to the Druids, representing triple deities. They became associated with Saint Patrick about 1675.

Attachment 230237 ATART 19 TRADED Irish Sheep. There are more sheep than people in Ireland.

[aginghippychic]

Checking in to see what kind of magical fun is going on here. I have the day off today, so I hope to be able to join in!

[jo.on.the.go]

some non-sheep animals from Ireland.

Attachment 230239 ATART 21 Irish Stoat (Mustella nivalis) found in County Galway and elsewhere in Ireland.

Attachment 230240 ATART 22 Badger (Meles meles), found throughout Ireland, especially in pastures, hedgerows,and areas of shrub and woodland.

Attachment 230241 ATART 23 Eurasian Otter TRADED (Lutra lutra). The otter in Ireland is considered the healthiest population in Europe. In Ireland they are found in rivers and lakes, and along the coast.

Attachment 230242 ATART 24 Hedgehog (Erinaceus europaeus) is found in the Irish Burren. The body is covered with over 6000 quills.

Attachment 230243 ATART 25 Leisler's bat (Nyctalus leisleri) is also called the Irish Bat. The Irish name is Ialtag Leisler. It is found in the Burren and elsewhere. How could I draw animals and NOT include a bat?

[aginghippychic]

Here is my first card - Mary's Little Lamb: HD lamb collaged onto distress oxide ink background.
Marys Little Lamb.jpg traded

[aginghippychic]

Here is another for the sheep theme: Whimsy Sheep
whimsy sheep.jpg

[fundygirl]

That whimsy sheep is so cute, aginghippychic!

Just popping in to see all the lovely art being done. I've been getting some things off my desk the last couple of days, so I haven't done anything for this ATART yet. But I took today off so that I could really get into the art today, tomorrow and Sunday. So stand by: St. Patty's Day art is on it's way!

Heading off to my craft table. . .

[CynthiaSillitoe]

Some cards from last night and this morning:

[jo.on.the.go]

The Burren is one of my most favorite places in Ireland. It is a karst landscape region in northwest County Clare, Ireland. The area is known for its sometimes barren glacial-era limestone surface where many beautiful wildflowers grow protected between the cracked surface. The area also has many ancient megalithic tombs and other archaeological remnants. Currently, the area is also known for its Irish music. "Burren" comes from the Irish word "Boireann" meaning "rocky place".

Attachment 230250 ATART 26 TRADED The Burren

Attachment 230251 ATART 27 Cranesbill #1

Attachment 230252 ATART 28 Cranesbill #2

Attachment 230253 ATART 29 Maidenhair Spleenwort (Asplenium trichomanes)

Attachment 230254 ATART 30 Poulnabrone Dolmen. This is the oldest megalithic tomb in Ireland, built perhaps 5800 years ago. The remains of 21 people were found here.

[Softawoo]

I attempted a Celtic knot zentangle!

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[somnia]

Beautiful cards in the gallery! Wow!

I made 3 green collages:

[fundygirl]

Here are my first few cards. Cute little critters who want to wish you a happy St. Patrick's Day:

Attachment 230256 Attachment 230257 Attachment 230258
(Mouse has been TRADED)