Paintings are the ideal form in which to capture the lush green landscapes, the barren wildness and the ever-changing skies of Ireland. They are soft and atmospheric, or wild and moody, like the place they describe. Here the artist paints the landscape she knows intimately.

From Antrim to Wexford, Kerry to Mayo, she encapsulates the feel of Ireland through its well-known places and its obscure, secret corners. The pictures are enhanced by an evocative text which captures the essence of the land and its people. Marie's online gallery is at www.irelandpainted.com