Bring some colour into your life this Christmas!

Contact John for more information and to arrange your visit:

mobile: 086-8118063

email: john@nolanart.com

A date for the diary of all art lovers, John Nolan will open his studio in Drumcondra to the public from the 24th of November to the 24th of December.

Come along and view his contemporary original paintings, prints and fine art cards, which will be available to buy at affordable prices.

2009 was highly productive for John who divided his time between creating his unique paintings and conducting art classes.

During the open studio days visitors can win an original painting by John or a block of 10 painting lessons conducted by John . Gift tokens are also available.

Wishing you and your loved ones a safe and peaceful Christmas.

John Nolan recently attended the opening night of " Shifting Fields" an exhibition of Paintings by The North West Artists Group. The Venue was Markree Castle, Co. Sligo.

The North West Artists Group was founded in May 2009 and comprises of artists from all over the North West of Ireland. The group was created with the intention of highlighting and promoting the visual arts movement within the North West region, from both an individual artistic perspective, as well as encompassing the broader regional cultural agenda. Their aim is to promote the visual arts of the Irish North West on a national and international level while at the same time supporting the cultural vibrancy of the region through the promotion of the North West artistic scene.

The paintings in this exhibition are stunning. To see such a diverse range of styles and subjects in one group is reassuring and demonstrates that the Visual Arts is definitely alive and kicking in the North West. It is great to see artists promoting their own work - Art For Artist's Sake ! not to be missed.

Mr Niall O Donnell, owner of the Cristeph Gallery , opening the exhibition

For more information please visit:

www.northwestartistsgroup.blogspot.com

Artists taking part are:

Marvin Baldemor, Stephen Bennett, Brigid Birney, Lisa Bond, Morgan Ferriter, Marina Hamilton, Geoff Kilpatrick, Maria Noonan-McDermott, Carmel O Callaghan, Cormac O Leary, Thomas Sheridan and Heidi Wickham.

The show continues until the end of october.

Year Four of this Arts in Education joint project with St Josephs Junior National School and Our lady of Victories Infant school saw nearly 200 young people and up to 10 teachers engage with artists in their chosen art form over six weeks with a celebration event in the Axis Theatre in week 6 as the project culmination.

St. Josephs Junior school started on Tuesday 14th of September with artist John Nolan teaching art to 5 first and second class groups. They worked on collaborative pieces over five weeks which will be permanently displayed in the school. Colour was the subject This project was close to John's heart as he is a tireless advocate of promoting the Arts among young people. John said "Children have a wonderful unjaundiced view of the world and it is this quality which is potentially highly creative. Picasso was one artist who appreciated this creativity and admitted that he spent his whole life trying to paint like a child"

The artist Chris Mackie was so inspired by John Nolan's fish paintings that he produced a ceramic vase called "Nolan Fish Vase".

The vase, 21" high and 9" at the widest point is hand made. John was thrilled that his work inspired another artist. He believes that artists should collaborate more in order to develop artistic ideas and the Nolan Fish Vase is a perfect example of creativity through the exchange of ideas and skills.

For more info on Chris Mackie visit:

chris-mackie.fineartamerica.com

For more infomation contact Jan at The Heartland Gallery.

Located at:

112 W. Main Street

Urbana IL 61801

(between Broadway and Race)

Jan Chandler, Owner

PH:(217)337-4767

heartland-gallery@comcast.net www.heartland-gallery.com

Hours Weds - Sat 10am - 5pm

John is delighted to announce that the Heartland Gallery in Urbana, Illinois, is the latest gallery to exhibit and sell his work. Situated at 112 West Main Street, the Gallery is a fine art dealer and specialises in paintings and Fine Art Crafts by Celtic Artists. The owner, Jan Chandler, who is a photogrpaher, exhibits a selection of the most exciting comtemporary paintings available in the Illinois area.

On view in the Heartland Gallery, are colourful original paintings by John and also available are a selection of his highly collectible Fine Art Cards and Prints.

To read the interview click:

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JOHN NOLAN was recently featured on the Artist Website "Whopple.com".

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Cost:

€16 per 2 hour class

€160 Euro per block of 10 Classes

Class Times:

10am - 12noon

And 7pm - 9pm

Maximum number for each class is 6

For more information contact:

John Nolan

Mobile 086-8118063

Experience John’s world of colour at: www.nolanart.com

JOHN NOLAN will help you explore colour through his unique style of painting.

Classes are held in his studio in Drumcondra and are available in the mornings and in the evenings.

John Nolan is a practising artist well known for his upbeat, colourful, paintings which are widely exhibited and have represented Ireland at the Florence Biennale.

"Our aim will be to have lots of fun with colour, learning the best ways to use acrylic paints and exploring my varied style of painting.”

The NTMA annual report and accounts for the year ended 31st of December 2008 was launched in July 2009 at the Treasury Building, Grand Canal Street, Dublin 2.

The Minister for Finance, Brian Lenihan and Doctor Michael Somers, Chief Executive of the NTMA, both attended the launch.

The paintings reproduced in this report are the work of John Nolan. The Treasury chose a selection from his contemporary, stylised and abstract work. This is John's fifth time to be chosen as the featured artist in the report. The previous years are 1998, 1999, 2003 and 2006.

Front and back cover of the report

John Nolan with " Palimpsest XV" one of the pieces selected, which hangs in the NTMA boardroom, Treasury Buildings, Dublin

The Sheen Falls Hotel, Kenmare, Co. Kerry, has invited John Nolan to exhibit his paintings during the month of August. A selection of his work can be purchased directly from the Sheen Falls Lodge Gallery. For this exhibition John explores his contemporary style of painting. Taking a more painterly approach, combined with his colourful palette, John created a body of work which is a visual feast. Each piece is consistent with John's bold and strong style of painting which has captured the attention of art collectors worldwide.

"Painting for me is a visual language, I allow the paintings to speak for themselves. If my painting is able to touch the viewer and communicate, I am happy", says John. John conducts workshops and classes from his studio in Dublin.

For more information regarding this exhibition contact:

Charl Oberholster

Email: info@sheenfallslodge.ie

Tel: + 353 (0) 64 6641600

I drove to Ken Browne's studio in Phibsborough on Saturday morning (20th june), I was anticipating something great...
Ken always invites me for a private viewing of his latest work, just before it goes on show, a huge privilege which I never miss.

I have known Ken since he started painting, a genuine guy with a talent far surpassing his own modest appreciation of it. A real artist who prefers to let his paintings do the talking while he gets on with the process of creating.

Ken is putting the finishing touches to a show taking place in July at the magnificent Greenacres Gallery, Wexford. One of the most exciting art venues in Ireland.

For this show Ken's work is inspired by music. I was anticipating something great but what I saw went beyond greatness. Ken has produced some of his finest pieces for this exhibition, a veritable collection of masterpieces.

The mood and atmosphere of each piece is redolent of Turner. Surfaces of heavy expressive texture suddenly transform into delicate areas of paper thin paint, almost defying gravity as they cling to the canvas. His bold contrasts between light and dark are pure chiaroscuro. Each piece has its own heart beat. I told Ken I didnt need to listen to the music which inspired these paintings. I could almost hear it by just looking at the work.

Ken's brave scoring marks, cut into the canvas, taking on forms of musical notation. I could see the stave and various crotchets and minims manifest on the surface. This technique is very risky and can destory a painting in seconds....... not in Ken's case. They float effortlessly, embellishing the surface with energy, movement and rhythm.
Ken Browne is a true mark maker. I am already looking forward to his next body of work.

For more info visit:

www.kenbrowneart.com

OR

www.greenacres.ie

This is a new presentation for John's paintings which have been printed onto transparent light boxes. The acrylic light boxes, illuminated from behind, decorate the walls of the newly renovated Beshoffs of O'Connell Street, Dublin.

Beshoffs, the famous fish and chip restaurant near the Dublin Tourism Office on O'Connell Street serves some of the tastiest fish and chips available in Dublin.

The light boxes display vibrant images of fish and mermaids which are well known to the fans of John's work

Above & Right: John Nolan with some of his paintings in Beshoffs, O'Connell St., Dublin

For more info contact Mike at:

The Quay Gallery

3 Mill Street St.

Peter Port, Guernsey GY1 1HG

Channel Islands

Tel: 01481 710915 / Fax: 01481 726334 Email: contact@quaygallery.net

John is delighted to announce that the Quay Gallery in Guernsey is the latest gallery to exhibit and sell his work. Situated in Mill Street, St Peter Port, the Gallery is a fine art dealer and picture framer. The gallery exhibits a selection of the most engaging artwork on the contemporary scene.

The Quay Gallery hopes to make art buying as easy as possible and is more than happy to welcome new collectors into the gallery.

The Council and the Principal of Alexandra College invited John Nolan to submit work for the art exhibition at Alexandra College, Milltown, which takes place each year during the week of the Hermione Art Lecture.

This year the opening will be followed by the art lecture delivered by Dr. Christine Casey, entitled "European Craftsmen and the Irish Eighteenth Century Interior" at 7.30pm on the 21st April in the Lecture Theatre.

Exhibition open to the public: Wednesday 22nd April - Friday 24th April (11.00am - 8.00am)

Saturday 25th April - Sunday 26th April (2.00pm - 5.00pm)

Sunflowers 24"x24" acrylic on deep edge canvas in floating frame under glass

John, Andrea & Miriam with friends Mike & Lucy

Andrea Lippert and John Nolan

One of my favourite places in Ireland is The Burren, Co Clare. My friend and fellow artist Andrea Lippert lives on the border of this fertile rock in South Galway.

Andrea works from a studio located at the picturesque Tarrea Pier overlooking Kinvara Bay. Andrea is a highly talented artist, creating exciting stained glass pieces, making hand finished frames and painting in her very personal unique style. She is firmly connected with her surroundings, physically and spiritually, which manifests itself through her artistic creations.

It is always a wonderful experience to visit Andrea and view her magical artworks. She shares this deep artistic knowledge through her various workshops which are run throughout the year.

For more information regarding Andrea Lippert visit:

www.caimileon.com

Sinead Connelly has invited artist John Nolan to exhibit his paintings in her Dungarvan Art Gallery during The Waterford Festival of Food.

John has created a selection of colourful still life paintings to compliment the festival which celebrates local produce in County Waterford and takes place in Dungarvan.

The Exhibition opens on Friday the 17th of April at 6.00pm and runs until April 30th at The Ardmore Gallery, Dungarvan.

On Saturday morning the 18th of April, 11.30 - 1.00pm, John will hold a workshop for children in the gallery, "We hope to have lots of fun with colour, exploring my style of painting", says John.

Lobsters & Lemons 12" x 12"

For more information contact:

Sinead Connelly

The Ardmore Gallery

Dungarvan: 058-41916

Ardmore: 024-94863

Mobile: 087-8557218

John Nolan & Artist Caroline Levis

Philip Begley (Music Producer) & Artist Caroline Levis

Exhibition Dates:

20th, 21st, 22nd March 2009

The Science Block

Alexandra College

For more information on Old Alexandra Hockey Club visit:

www.oldalexhc.ie

For more information on Caroline Levis and her art visit:

www.levisart.com

John Nolan was one of the artists who was asked by the indefatigable Caroline Levis to hang work in her latest fund raising exhibition.

Caroline, an accomplished artist and water colour teacher, started fund raising a few years ago to raise money for the installation of an all weather pitch at Alexandra College in Milltown. Caroline and her co-fund raisers have now raised money towards the laying of two 'state of the art' pitches at the grounds in Milltown, Dublin 6. They have fund raised relentlessly over the years. Caroline, because of her contacts in the art world, has managed to bring together a group of artists who help to raise funds for the development of the Club each year.

The funds raised go towards pitch development, paying for coaching and equipment. They have 7 Teams at senior level and 325 colts (aged from 5 to 15). They feel that as most of the club members cross many age generations they need to reflect that in the type of Art which is sourced from Irish contemporary artists. Artists such as John Nolan, Kate Beagan, Syra Larkin, Caroline Levis, Simon Meyler, Laura Mulligan, Karen Wilson, Chris McMorrow, Eoin O Connor and Ken Browne to name but a few. All the exhibitions to date have been very successful for both the Club and the Artists.

A few weeks ago, John visited the artist Syra Larkin in Castlegregory on the beautiful Maharee Peninsula in County Kerry. Syra lives and works in County Kerry with luthier husband Chris Larkin. It is always a pleasure to visit her studio as Syra's paintings, like the changing and developing Maharee skyline, have evolved over the years into a very personal vista of the enviroment in which she has lived and painted for over 30 years.

Her work has always reminded me of visual poetry. The contours, colour, composition, rhythms and motifs of each piece are carefully chosen and distilled into a wonderful flow of poetic imagery which leaves the viewer with a real understanding of Syra's deep sensitivity for her surroundings, both human and natural

It is always a wonderful experience to visit Castlegreory, but what makes it even more special for me is visiting Syra, a true artist whose passion for creating poetic visions will be immortalised in her paintings and long outlive the mortal coil.

For more information regarding Syra's work visit:

www.syralarkin.com

John and Syra in Syra's studio

Chris, John Syra & Miriam in Syra's Studio

Professional artist JOHN NOLAN is giving art classes for children and adults starting in March.

Children’s classes will be held in his studio in Drumcondra after school hours and adult classes will be available in the mornings, some afternoons and in the evenings.

JOHN NOLAN is well known for his unique style of colourful painting.

For more information contact John Nolan

Mobile: 086-8118063
Email: john@nolanart.com

John Nolan in his studio

John Nolan, Philomena Lynot, Louise Cody, Damien Cody

Exhibition Dates:

Thu. 12th February

to

Tue. 31st March

For more information contact:

Louise

Gallery 53

Capel Street

Dublin 1

Phone: (01) 878 2844

"We have been subjected to agent and gallery driven production art for too many years to mention. The art market has become repetitive and boring with so called celebrity artists and over night wonders appearing at the drop of the hat. Unfortunately art lost its meaning and became a product, a repetitive pastiche of itself forced on the unenlightened public by unscrupulous so called arbiters of taste.

Last Thursday I attended the opening of Damien Cody's first solo exhibition at Gallery 53 Caple Street, Dublin. "TALK YOURSELF INTO THE PICTURE", it is a remarkable first time solo show.

I have been involved in the arts for 30 year and it is so refreshing, inspiring and reassuring to see genuine new natural talent appear on the art scene. Meeting Damien, who has evolved naturally as an artist, gives me hope that there is real talent out there aside from the predictable conveyor belt art which continues to flood the market. His sense of colour and composition is incredible considering he only started painting on a large scale 2 years ago. I can only expect to see even greater work from Damien in the future, a name to watch - Damien Cody.

The fabulously youthful Philomena Lynott did the honours on the night and opened the exhibition for Damien.

After the success of his Album "Sunrise Over Eden" Ray Brennan has again chosen John Nolan's artwork for his latest album "Having Said That".

John was honoured yet again to be involved in such a professional project. All 11 tracks on the CD are written and preformed by Ray Brennan. The CD was produced by Peter Eades, mastered by Ray Staff / Fluid-London, recorded and mixed at the Mill by Peter Eades.

For more information regarding Ray Brennan and his music visit:

www.raybrennan.com

To buy Rays new album

"Having Said That"

visit iTunes