The Barfly by Jacki Bowler

John A Birch 11 Jan 2009

I love this, such wonderful work with acrylics. I think the expression on the guys face who is about to drink the Guinness is a masterpiece

Artist Reply: Thanks a million, John..........I'm glad you like this one. Its not my usual subject or style but after seeing a character like this in every pub, i felt that i had to "celebrate" the tradional Irish barfly :o))

margaret mckeehan 12 Aug 2008

WOW THIS IS AWESOME THE DETAIL THE FEEL OF IT WONDERFUL

Artist Reply: Thankyou again, I'm so glad you like it :o))

Aaron 16 Jun 2008

This one is neat. Nothing like a great Irish pub.

Artist Reply: Thanks a million Aaron...........although I'm not quite a barfly, I am pretty fond of the good aul' Irish pub myself :o))

aaron lawrence 12 Jun 2008

great painting with character, looks like a good old fashioned pub, can see myself sat there drinking a single malt.

Artist Reply: Thanks a mill for the kind comments Aaron....and you obviously have good taste..........I cannot abide Guinness and much prefer a good whisky :o))

Julie Mayser 05 Jun 2008

A wonderful nostalgic painting, well done , and so interesting in all the captured details!!!

Artist Reply: Thankyou for your kind comments Julie - they're really appreciated :o))

Frank Maguire 03 Jun 2008

As a bit of a barfly myself Jacki I like it a lot and its good to meet someone who actually lives in Ireland as I did until 2000 when I met my present wife.

Artist Reply: Thanks a mill Frank...........you may have left Ireland but I think its true that, no matter how far you travel or how long you're gone, Ireland never really leaves you :o))

BILL NAGY 29 May 2008

WOW, Jacki. This is a most excellent painting of FOLK-LORE that I have ever seen. Great job. BILL NAGY

Artist Reply: Thanks a million, Bill.....that is so kind of you...........I'm never really as happy with the paintings that come from my imagination, and wish that i could do better - so your praise is very much appreciated :o))

Jo-Ann Hayden 29 May 2008

I really like this piece Jacki, you did a wonderful job in details. Great piece of art work.

Artist Reply: Thanks a million, Jo-Ann.............funnily enough, my favourite bit of this painting is one of the "optics" bottles :o))

Cathy Jones 29 May 2008

Fantastically done- love the colors and your style Jacki! I'll have a Guiness please!

Artist Reply: Thanks a million for your lovely comments on this, and the seascapes, Cathy.............. if you're ever in this neck of the woods, there'll be a cold pint of the black stuff waiting for you in Joe Macs bar :o))

Nira Dabush 27 May 2008

VERY BEAUTIFULLY PAINTED, Jacki... great atmosphere captured here... WONDERFUL!!

Artist Reply: Thanks a million, Nira, for your kind praise :o))

Greg Dubois 21 May 2008

I love it, if I ever get to visit the land of my ancestors I will look for this place. I also like the style of the work, and yes the guy we have them here too, maybe not at the more modern clubs but at my favorite clubs such as the silver spur and such they live! thanks for the veiw!

Artist Reply: Thanks a million for you lovely comments, Greg. I don't do many figurative paintings but it does seem that every traditional bar/pub in the world has at least one "barfly". I hope you get to Ireland one day, and if you do, I can highly recommend McNamaras bar in Louisburgh :o))

Sharon Gonzalez 18 May 2008

Wow, Jacki! This is unbelievable! You are so very very talented!

Artist Reply: Thanks a million for your kind works................I felt like doing something different from my usual.................and different is certainly one way to describe it :o}

geoff cooper 17 May 2008

nice work.... I'm going for a drink now, thanks..

Artist Reply: just had to laugh at your comment, Geoff.................hope you weren't too hungover this morning :o))

John Fish 12 May 2008

I think what I like about this is their lack of expression. It makes it kind of funny and very typical as you said.

Artist Reply: Thanks for your comments John, glad it made you smile :o)) I think the barmans kinda given up as he knows he'll get no conversation...................

robert tarr 07 May 2008

Very primitive. I like it. Robert

Anonymous Guest 30 Apr 2008

Great composition. Steve

Christine Laverty 25 Apr 2008

Nice work!

MJ Mitchell 25 Apr 2008

The depth good. I love all the detail, I like the expression on their faces, the lighting...very nice!

jamie winter 27 Mar 2008

I realy love this piece Jacki, very powerful and yet subtle . Love the concept and yes we all have the fella sitting at all times having his beer. lol. wonderful!!!!!!!

Artist Reply: Thanks Jamie - I thought it was just an Irish thing, but it seems there's a fella like this in every bar in the world :o))

v blair 26 Mar 2008

You are right,doesn't matter where you go or what time..he is always there...I love it!

Artist Reply: Thanks a million !...............I'm glad I got the spirit of this one right (gosh that's a really bad pun - sorry :o))

Nelly van Nieuwenhuijzen 19 Mar 2008

really love love love this work!!!! pure and powerful !!! and adore to see this kind of place painted by you.

Artist Reply: Thankyou so much for your lovely comments on this and the Dunbriste painting, Nelly. I'm trying to move away from the traditional landscapes at the moment but I think I still need a lot more practice :o))

Barry Huyett 18 Mar 2008

very different and unique!

Artist Reply: LOL - that's one way of putting it, Barry :o))

Jean M. Laffitau 14 Mar 2008

Very good work!

Artist Reply: Many thanks for your kind comments, Jean. Hopefully, with practice, my figures will get better :o))

Olga van Dijk 13 Mar 2008

What a great bar scenery! Great job Jacki! --Love and Light~OLGA

Artist Reply: Thanks so much for your kind comments Olga - I'm trying to work on my figure painting at the moment :o))

helen tyralik 07 Mar 2008

awesome work

Artist Reply: Thanks for your kind comments Helen - I have the painting on my windowsill at the moment as I'm still a bit undecided about it............

The Barfly

by Jacki Bowler

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