Golden Apples

Gillian is back in the garden today. On this beautiful autumnal morning she looks and paint an apple freshly picked. Any chance of a slice of apple pie to eat whilst looking at her video?

The invitation is to simply watch or perhaps pick up a pencil to draw with Gillian.

This is a way of saying hello to some of our regular visitors and an open invitation to join Gillian, to enjoy being in the moment in these short videos.

The Lonradh programme usually takes place in the gallery with a cuppa, it is an arts programme for older adults and their family members. Lonradh is an Irish word which means to illuminate (it is pronounced Lun-rah).

Click on the video below to watch artist Gillian Cussen Painting an apple:

You can make comments, suggestions or observations directly to the Crawford education here:

Anne Boddeart
Curator / Programme manager, Learn and Explore:
anneboddaert@crawfordartgallery.ie
+353 (0)21 490 7857

Emma Klemencic
Education:
emmaklemencic@crawfordartgallery.ie
+ 353 (0) 21 4907862

Morag and Neville

We join Gillian in her studio again today. This time Gillian is introducing her two dogs Neville and Morag, whilst also drawing a quick portrait of Neville.

The invitation is to simply watch or perhaps pick up a pencil to draw with Gillian.

This video is a way of saying hello to some of our regular visitors and an open invitation to join Gillian, to enjoy being in the moment in these short videos.

Click on the video below to watch artist Gillian Cussen drawing her dog Morag:

Riley the Cat

Today we join Gillian in her studio. In this edition of Creative Cocooning.

Gillian has enrolled Riley, her cat, with a hope that she will be a willing assistant. The invitation is to simply watch and perhaps pick up a pencil to draw with Gillian.

This video is a way of saying hello to some of our regular visitors and an open invitation to join Gillian to enjoy being in the moment in these short videos.

The Lonradh programme usually takes place in the gallery with a cuppa, it is an arts programme for older adults and their family members. Lonradh is an Irish word which means to illuminate (it is pronounced Lun-rah).

Click on the video below to watch artist Gillian Cussen drawing Riley the cat:

Summer Fruits

Once again we join Gillian in her bountiful garden. In this edition of Creative Cocooning Gillian looks at summer fruits that the birds have left on the bushes. The invitation is to simply watch, perhaps pick up a brush to paint with Gillian and why not eat some summer berries …

This video is a way of saying hello to some of our regular visitors and an open invitation to join Gillian to enjoy being in the moment in these short videos.

Click on the video below to watch artist Gillian Cussen drawing summer fruits:

Poppies

"Paper-like, very rich in colour and a little bit velvety..."

This edition of Creative Cocooning sees Gillian celebrating the vibrant crimson poppies that have recently appeared in her garden, having been planted from seeds in the spring. The invitation is to simply watch, or listen, or perhaps pick up a brush and paint a poppy or two with Gillian. Please note that Gillian’s voice was re-recorded for this video to improve sound quality.

This video is a way of saying hello to some of our regular visitors and an open invitation to join Gillian with an invitation to look and enjoy being in the moment in these short videos.

Click on the video below to watch artist Gillian Cussen painting some poppies:

Courgette Flowers

The artist Gillian Cussen joins us once again from her home in rural Cork. This week Gillian looks at luscious courgette flowers in her polytunnel.

This video is a way of saying hello to some of our regular visitors and an open invitation to join Gillian with an invitation to look and enjoy being in the moment in these short videos.

Click on the video below to watch artist Gillian Cussen drawing some courgette flowers:

Beautiful Eggs!

Gillian Cussen joins us once again from her home in rural Cork. This week Gillian looks at some eggs laid by her hens.

This video is a way of saying hello to some of our regular visitors who are cocooning and an open invitation to all to join Gillian in looking and enjoying being in the moment...

Click on the video below to watch artist Gillian Cussen drawing some eggs:

Drawing Hens

Artist Gillian Cussen joins us from her home in rural Cork. This week Gillian takes a closer look at some of the birds who have been visiting her garden. She shares some tips on simple drawing techniques.

This video is a way of saying hello to some of our regular visitors who are cocooning, as well as welcoming people who may enjoy a creative activity with no expectations.

The Lonradh programme usually takes place in the gallery with a cuppa, it is an arts programme for older adults and their family members.

Lonradh is an Irish word which means to illuminate (it is pronounced Lun-rah). Join artist Gillian Cussen in her garden with this short video with an invitation to join her in looking and enjoying being in the moment.

Click on the video below to watch artist Gillian Cussen drawing some hens:

Birds in the Garden

The Lonradh programme usually takes place in the gallery with a cuppa, it is an arts programme for older adults and their family members.

Click on the video below to watch artist Gillian Cussen drawing the birds

Spring's Green Shoots

Join artist Gillian Cussen at home in her garden poly-tunnel. Gillian shares a gentle drawing activity. She invites us to use our senses to enjoy the Spring’s green shoots.

Gillian says hello to some of our regular visitors who are cocooning, as well as welcoming people who may enjoy a creative activity with no expectations.

The Lonradh programme usually takes place in the gallery with a cuppa, it is an arts programme for older adults and their family members.
Lonradh is an Irish word which means to illuminate (it is pronounced Lun-rah).

Creative Cocooning

Artist Gillian Cussen joins us from her home in rural Cork with her cat Riley this week! We wanted to say hello to some of our regular visitors who are cocooning, as well as welcoming people who may enjoy a creative activity with no expectations.

The Lonradh programme usually takes place in the gallery with a cuppa, it is an arts programme for older adults and their family members.

Lonradh is an Irish word which means to illuminate (it is pronounced Lun-rah). Join artist Gillian Cussen in her garden with this short video with an invitation to join her in looking and enjoying being in the moment.

Dandelions

Join artist Gillian Cussen in her garden, this short video is an invitation to stop and look at the dandelions!