A commission can help you find that special personal gift or perfect painting for your space at home or work.
Over the last number of years Monica has undertaken a large number of commissions both corporate and private clients. Although commission work can be quite a challenge for artist because they are dealing with a subject matter chosen by the client, the process that Monica uses to produce the artwork is still the same.
“The process involved sketching and writing notes at the chosen location. Then I return to my studio to work on the composition. I usually visit the site again observing colour and light and finally complete the piece in the studio.” Monica Jones
Rathbarry Castle was built as a tower house in the 15th century, by Randal Óg Barry. It was later occupied by the Frekes in 1617. In the 18th century Sir John Evans Freke built a bigger castle nearby called Castelfreke. Part of the original Rathbarry Castle Keep still remains with it’s stone arch over the basement.
The Castle was later converted into the farm yard for Castlefreke.
In 2002 Monica was asked to record, the recent restoration work of Rathbarry.
Over the year she worked on a full collection, using pencil & ink, drawing numerous compositions of Rathbarry House, Tower, Stables and surrounding walls.
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Title : Rathbarry Castle Medium : Pencil & Indian Ink Size : Price : SOLD |
Title : Chapel at Rathbarry Medium : Pencil & Indian Ink Size : Price : SOLD |
Title : Stables at Rathbarry Medium : Pencil & Indian Ink Size : Price : SOLD |
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Title : Rathbarry House, Castlefreke Medium : Pencil & Indian Ink Size : Price : SOLD |
The Painting of the School of Music was commissioned for Geoffrey Spratt by the members of the Fleischmann Choir.
Monica was honoured to be the Cork Artist chosen to work on this piece.
As a result, Monica has been invited to Exhibit in the Concourse of the School of Music .
This Solo Exhibition will take place in May 2012.
