'Beannachtam na Feile Padraig!'

'Beannachtam na Feile Padraig!'
Happy St. Patrick's Day!

An Irish Toast...

May the good Lord take a liking to you...
But not too soon!

Legend of Saint Patrick...

Good St. Patrick travelled far, to teach God's Holy Word
And when he came to Erin's sod, a wondrous thing occurred
He plucked a shamrock from the earth and held it in His hand
To symbolise the Trinity that all might understand
The first leaf for the Father
And the second for the Son
The third leaf for the Holy Spirit
All three of them in one.

ETSY: "Irish Stew and a Pint" by Bernie Rosage Jr.

An Irish Toast...
"We drink to your coffin. May it be built from the wood of a hundred year old oak tree that I shall plant tomorrow." Sláinte! 

Title: "Irish Stew and a Pint"... Brazen Head, Dublin, Ireland
Artist: Bernie Rosage Jr.
Size: 14x11"
Medium and Surface: Oil on Gallery Wrapped Canvas
Price: $200

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About this painting:
Tami and I had our first Pub Grub and pint in Ireland's oldest pub...The Brazen Head... in Dublin. In my American mindset I think of anything over 100 years to be old... well that bubble was burst as we enjoyed ourselves in the Brazen Head which has been a pub since 1198AD. WOW... now that's OLD!

The Brazen Head has managed to retain the charm and characteristics of it's past and in particular it's patrons, who have included such literaries as James Joyce, Brendan Behan and Jonathan Swift as well as such revolutionaries as Robert Emmet, Wolfe Tone, Daniel O'Connell and Michael Collins.

Today the patrons still include some famous faces, including some very famous musicians like Van Morrison, Hothouse Flowers, Mary Black and Garth Brooks... not to mention... two jovial Americans... US... Sláinte!

ETSY: "Ladies View of Killarney Lakes" by Bernie Rosage Jr.

Title: "Ladies View of Killarney Lakes"... Ring of Kerry, Killarney, County Kerry, Ireland
Artist: Bernie Rosage Jr.
Size: 6x8"
Medium and Surface: Acrylic on canvasboard
Price: $40

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About this painting:
Ladies View is a scenic point along of the Ring of Kerry, in Killarney National Park, Ireland. The name comes from admiration of the view given by Queen Victoria's ladies-in-waiting during their 1861 visit. Ladies View is the most famous and photographed view of Killarney and is approximately 11 miles from the town of Killarney, one of our favorite stays during our visit.

ETSY: "May the Road Rise to Meet You" by Bernie Rosage Jr.

Title: "May the Road Rise to Meet You"... Ireland
Artist: Bernie Rosage Jr.
Size: 6x8"
Medium and Surface: Acrylic on canvasboard
Note: Please excuse the shine...
Price: $40

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About this painting:
Countdown to St Paddy's Day...
Thatched roofed cottages are a common site in Ireland... a beautiful site I must add.

Thought for the day... An Irish Blessing

"May the road rise to meet you,
May the wind be always at your back,
May the sun shine warm upon your face,
The rains fall soft upon your fields,
And until we meet again,
May God hold you
In the palm of his hand."

ETSY: "Green Hilltops of Kerry" by Bernie Rosage Jr.

Title: "Green Hilltops of Kerry"... Ireland
Artist: Bernie Rosage Jr.
Size: 5x7"
Medium and Surface: Acrylic on canvasboard
Price: $30

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About this painting:
Countdown to St Paddy's Day...

Thought for the Day... An Irish Prayer

May God give you...
For every storm, a rainbow,
For every tear, a smile,
For every care, a promise,
And a blessing in each trial.
For every problem life sends,
A faithful friend to share,
For every sigh, a sweet song,
And an answer for each prayer.

ETSY: "Thatched Roof Cottages"... Ireland by Bernie Rosage Jr.

Title: "Thatched Roof Cottages"... Ireland
Artist: Bernie Rosage Jr.
Size: 6x8"
Medium and Surface: Acrylic on canvasboard
Price: $40

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About this painting:
Countdown to St Paddy's Day...
Thatched roofed cottages are a common site in Ireland... a beautiful site I must add.
Thought for the day...
"May the roof above us never fall in, and may our friends beneath it never fall out." ~ Irish Proverb

ETSY: Impressionistic Summer Roses by Bernie Rosage Jr.

Title: "Summer Roses"
Artist: Bernie Rosage Jr.
Size: 8x6"
Medium and Surface: Acrylic on canvasboard
Price: $40
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About this painting:
Lately I have been on an inspiring quote kick... I enjoy matching them to my paintings. I love this one by the late great professional golfer, Ben Hogan.

"As you walk down the fairway of life you must smell the roses, for you only get to play one round." ~ Ben Hogan

ETSY: "Cedars" Plein Air Study by Bernie Rosage Jr.

Title: "Cedar Study" Demo for plein air workshop
Artist: Bernie Rosage Jr.
Size: 10x8"
Medium and Surface: Acrylic on canvas
Source: en plein aire
Price: $50

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About this painting:
For the past three years I have had the honor of helping teach a plein air workshop to the top high school art students of Onslow County, NC for the "All County Arts Day." This plein air study is a painting I did as a demo for them one year.

ETSY: "Satchmo" by Bernie Rosage Jr.

Title: "Satchmo"
Artist: Bernie Rosage Jr.
Size: 6x8"
Medium and Surface: Acrylic on canvasboard
Price: $50

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About this painting:
I'm gaining an appreciation for Jazz music... it is one of the few things that is truly American! There is one name that is synonymous with Jazz... "Satchmo!"

"I think that anybody from the 20th century, up to now, has to be aware that if it wasn't for Louis Armstrong, we'd all be wearing powdered wigs. I think that Louis Armstrong loosened the world, helped people to be able to say "Yeah," and to walk with a little dip in their hip. Before Louis Armstrong, the world was definitely square, just like Christopher Columbus thought." -- South African trumpet legend Hugh Masekela

ETSY: "Blarney Castle," County Cork, Ireland by Bernie Rosage Jr.

Title: "Blarney Castle," County Cork, Ireland
Artist: Bernie Rosage Jr.
Size: 6x8"
Medium and Surface: Acrylic on canvasboard
Price: $40

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About this painting:
Blarney Castle in County Cork was one of our favorite parts of our trip to Ireland. The "Kissing of the Blarney Stone" was just a small part... the castle and grounds were breathe taking... a beautiful spot and experience!