Michael Hartnett - Mícheál Ó hAirtnéide

A portrait to celebrate Michael Hartnett - a Local poet from my hometown of Newcastle West. His works are brilliantly crafted and convey such a range of emotion. I want to thank him for following his craft and influencing me to follow my path.

There is a local poetry, literary, and arts festival in honour of him every year. http://www.eigsemichaelhartnett.ie/

I painted this portrait of Luke Kelly as part of my 2012 exhibition in The Icon Factory, Temple Bar, Dublin.

Here is a link to one of his powerful songs.. "For what died the sons of Róisín?"