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Meet our exhibitors!
@Vehementa Helena is a comic artist and illustrator working in animation. Normally a hermit, she sometimes leaves Kilkenny to ply softly colourful prints and comics to the general public.
https://t.co/ylUfnj7CHE
https://t.co/Qs0dBpFWP3
Are you a production coordinator?
Would you like to work on Rick and Morty?
Then come and join some of the best talent in the industry at our studio in Kilkenny!
Find out more here:
https://t.co/24IAPHYo5z
#animationinireland #rickandmorty #productionjobs #animationjobs
Doodle a day-11
Fortress on the Nore
I treat you to a sketch based on an old photograph I took of Kilkenny Castle! I love this place, t'is a picturesque castle.
This was meant to be a short, quick n' dirty sketch.
...I got carried away.
(02/04) ...> and the last ones are some plants from my friend Toni in Kilkenny n.n
Some more images from our Permanent Collection which have recently been digitised through the @HeritageHubIRE Community Grant Scheme.
1. Gerard Dillon (1916-1971), Figures in a Connemara Landscape, oil on canvas. Currently on loan to Smithwick Solicitors, Kilkenny. 1/3
#Otd 1710: George Carpenter, former MP Newtownards, Down wounded at Battle of Almenar, near Balaguer, Spain; War of Spanish Succession. Prisoner/exchanged. 1719, made Baron Carpenter of Killaghy, Kilkenny. Before, Williamite War in Ireland for William III https://t.co/kvSOWol5Ff
26 June 1551: John Bale #writer ex-Carmelite & polemical #Protestant reformer is collated Rector of Bishopstoke Hampshire #otd He would be nominated bishop of Ossory on 22 Oct 1552, where he made his mark on #Kilkenny (eebo/BM)
Wolfwalkers' artists contrast animation styles throughout the film: 1650 Kilkenny town mimics rigid 17th C woodcuts, representing the strict lines Robyn finds herself within. The forest, drawn in pencil, charcoal, & watercolors, has looser shapes, emphasizing freedom & wildness.
excited to be taking in the sights of dublin and kilkenny (the home of #cartoonsaloon!!!) this week!!
W G Wills (28 Jan 1828 #Kilmurry, Co #Kilkenny-13 Dec 1891 London). Dramatist, novelist, painter, song lyrics.👨🎓@tcdalumni @RHASchool. Novels Notice to Quit & The Love That Kills about aftermath of Great Hunger. >30 plays! The Man of Airlie shown London/NY https://t.co/RhfU1x4Fth
#Otd 1831: Death of James Hoban. Architect; designed @WhiteHouse Washington, D.C.! Modelled on Leinster House, Dublin! Raised on estate belonging to Earl of Desart in #Cuffesgrange, near #Callan, Co #Kilkenny. Wheelwright & carpenter there until early 20s. https://t.co/iCXSnGbq3k
I love all these colourful kitties! The Kilkenny Catwalk sculptures have been decorated by some of Ireland’s most talented artists, including Mary deBlacam, Orla de Brí and Chris Judge. https://t.co/bF86bQh4xH @irishexaminer
#Otd 1792: Construction began on the @WhiteHouse! Its architect was Desart, Cuffesgrange, near Callan, #Kilkenny's James Hoban. Modelled on Leinster House, Dublin. Hoban worked as a wheelwright & carpenter until early 20s. White House completed 1 Nov 1800! https://t.co/2B3838cDRi
So excited to see what @BonnieMier comes up with! All will be revealed soon!
Bonnie was born in Nijmegen, the Netherlands and is currently based in Kilkenny where she works for @CartoonSaloon
https://t.co/UzSJyHsupH
#kilkennycatwalk #kilkenny #catwalkkilkenny2021 #pangurban
This is Princess Fishface, a character I created for "Cuties in Kilkenny", if you want to meet her, pls go try out the game, it's free and fun!
https://t.co/qFi3B7PoXZ
Created by @SuperBiasedGary and a bunch of great artists.
#Otd 1710: George Carpenter, former MP Newtownards, Down wounded at Battle of Almenar, near Balaguer, Spain; War of Spanish Succession. Prisoner/exchanged. 1719, made Baron Carpenter of Killaghy, Kilkenny. Before, Williamite War in Ireland for William III https://t.co/kvSOWol5Ff
The model will be a 5ft tall fibreglass resin sculpture based on The Secret of Kells character, Pangur Bán, created by four-time Academy Award®, Golden Globe®, BAFTA and Emmy nominated Kilkenny-based animation studio, Cartoon Saloon. @CartoonSaloon
#Otd 1234: Richard Marshal, 3rd Earl of Pembroke (left) defeated by knights loyal to King Henry III (right) at Battle of the #Curragh Co #Kildare. Supposedly his 15 knights against 140?! Braveheart filmed there! Died 16 April @kilkennycastle from his wounds 🪦Kilkenny Grey Friary
A bit sad to see all the usual hubs of entertainment closed up and not much hope of reopening any time soon 🔐
#lockdown2021 #kilkenny #watercolour
#thedailysketch😔🍺🥃🍷