I paint the things I see around me every day - usually little glimpses of everyday life. Often my eye is caught by the brilliance of a sudden shaft of sunlight which can make something very special out of a scene I would have walked right by a moment before.

I live in Myrtleville, which is on the edge of Cork Harbour. My favourite medium is watercolour and I usually work from photographs that I have taken on my walks.

I also teach painting to adults, and hold art and craft courses for children in my locality.

Mandy Dale's website is at: www.MandyDaleArt.com