Those Uncertain Roots – Retracing the Past in Gweedore
Family History of the Colls and the History of Gweedore in West Donegal.
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Testimonials
Rupert Owen-Browne
The quality of the painting is extremely good. Emma has been in contact with me throughout and the painting arrived...
Donegal and Gower Artist
2018-08-07T06:37:47+00:00
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Larry Petersen
The painting touches a happy place in me and leaves me with a smile every time I look at it....
Donegal and Gower Artist
2018-08-07T06:41:19+00:00
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David Greenbaum
The painting I bought (The Yellow House) spoke to me of the Art Deco style often seen in posters of...
Donegal and Gower Artist
2018-08-07T06:47:25+00:00
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Joe Davies
Lovely paintings, so happy with them. They arrived promptly and well packaged. Many thanks Emma!
Donegal and Gower Artist
2018-08-07T06:50:03+00:00
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Gavin Helmer
A really nice painting, simple but very effective and welcoming / reminiscent. As always, Emma's work is really captivating.
Donegal and Gower Artist
2018-08-07T06:55:29+00:00
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Gavin Helmer
Another purchase from Emma...I love her style and this piece I commissioned as I thought her use of colour in...
Donegal and Gower Artist
2018-08-07T06:57:42+00:00
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Joyce Johns
The seller was responsive and helpful, the art was securely packed and actually arrived sooner than I thought. The listing...
Donegal and Gower Artist
2018-08-07T07:13:47+00:00
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Joe Davies
Lovely little painting, very happy!
Donegal and Gower Artist
2018-08-07T07:16:02+00:00
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Stuart Van Blerk
The advice given by the experts is to buy art which appeals to you, this painting certainly appeals to my...
Donegal and Gower Artist
2018-08-07T07:17:55+00:00
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Mark Penny
Commissioned Work - Evocative of summer days by the beach in the shimmering sunlight. Wonderful.
Donegal and Gower Artist
2018-08-07T07:20:20+00:00
https://emmafcownie.com/testimonials/mark-penny/
Claire Cross
Picture came in timely fashion, very well wrapped. Emma is very talented.
Donegal and Gower Artist
2018-08-07T07:21:47+00:00
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Coryn Wolf
Emma was great to work with! She was very accommodating!
Donegal and Gower Artist
2018-08-07T07:23:04+00:00
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Alison Fraser
Absolutely lovely Emma! Thank you so much.
Donegal and Gower Artist
2018-08-07T07:24:17+00:00
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Derek Viana
Like this painting very much coming down the stairs hiding peeking in silent suspenseful looking to see if something happening...
Donegal and Gower Artist
2018-08-07T07:25:38+00:00
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Kathleen Cu lle Kortleven
Quick and dependable. Very much like my birds. Kathleen
Donegal and Gower Artist
2018-08-07T07:27:09+00:00
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Mark Penny
A wonderfully atmospheric painting. Many thanks, Emma.
Donegal and Gower Artist
2018-08-07T07:28:19+00:00
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Melaine Marks
A beautiful painting with colour and depth that draws you in.
Donegal and Gower Artist
2018-08-08T08:08:48+00:00
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Louise Blackie
I love this picture which is so clearly 'Swansea'. Looks even better on the wall.
Donegal and Gower Artist
2018-08-08T08:10:50+00:00
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Emily Prugar
I love this piece. Fun and thoughtful
Donegal and Gower Artist
2018-08-08T08:12:43+00:00
https://emmafcownie.com/testimonials/emily-prugar/
Liz Wolfe
I am very pleased with the beautiful bird painting which I purchased from Emma! I love it. The colors are...
Donegal and Gower Artist
2018-08-08T08:14:27+00:00
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Lorna Angus
This artist captures the moment like no one else. Vibrant. I love all her work, bold and confident and highly...
Donegal and Gower Artist
2018-08-08T08:16:46+00:00
https://emmafcownie.com/testimonials/lorna-angus-3/
Dagmar Wujastyk
I love Emma Cownie's art. This was a commissioned piece and it was done in a very short time and...
Donegal and Gower Artist
2018-09-19T06:53:59+00:00
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Michael Robey
Super quick delivery and I love it, thank you!
Donegal and Gower Artist
2018-08-08T08:18:01+00:00
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Peter A C Brooks
I have bought many of Emma's paintings over the years. The vibrancy of her work coupled with her bold use...
Donegal and Gower Artist
2018-08-08T08:20:00+00:00
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Suzanne Gordon
I was so excited to receive my picture which arrived very quickly. I think it was a day or two...
Donegal and Gower Artist
2018-08-08T08:22:11+00:00
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Ujjayant Chakravorty
Emma is a great artist and was extremely professional with the whole process.
Donegal and Gower Artist
2018-08-08T08:23:46+00:00
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Denise Hawkins
Love my paining. Large and colorful. Received it right away. Will probably buy another one in the near future.
Donegal and Gower Artist
2018-08-08T08:25:47+00:00
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David Fry
This is a painting of a place I have walked to many times in my life and an area that...
Donegal and Gower Artist
2018-07-30T10:16:56+00:00
David Fry
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Alan Boughey
I am delighted with this painting - it looks beautiful on the wall.
Donegal and Gower Artist
2018-07-30T10:18:43+00:00
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Wendy Meredith
The two paintings have arrived and each is an absolute joy.
Donegal and Gower Artist
2018-07-30T10:32:57+00:00
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Thomas Beck
Very friendly, lovely artwork, quick shipment! Thank you!
Donegal and Gower Artist
2018-07-30T10:35:21+00:00
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Janet Raper
The painting was sent very quickly, very well packaged and just as I had hoped for.
Donegal and Gower Artist
2018-07-30T10:36:32+00:00
https://emmafcownie.com/testimonials/janet-raper/
Lorna Angus
Work is stunning and eternal, and professionally finished.
Donegal and Gower Artist
2018-07-30T10:46:17+00:00
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Lorna Angus
Paintings are stunning and so alive!
Donegal and Gower Artist
2018-07-30T10:48:10+00:00
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Dagmar Renner-Roth
A really impressive painting!
Donegal and Gower Artist
2018-07-30T10:50:45+00:00
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Mary Lapinski
Love this painting- and the artist. This makes my third Cownie painting. Color and composition is spot on; her people...
Donegal and Gower Artist
2018-07-30T11:04:12+00:00
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Kevin Howlett
Beautiful and evocative...
Donegal and Gower Artist
2018-07-30T13:29:04+00:00
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Kathleen White
I love Emma's work! I now own four of her pieces... colorful and expressive.
Donegal and Gower Artist
2018-07-30T13:31:42+00:00
https://emmafcownie.com/testimonials/kathleen-white/
Linda Kerrigan
Wonderful paintings. The texture and colours of a 'Cross to Bear' are gorgeous!
Donegal and Gower Artist
2018-07-30T13:36:09+00:00
https://emmafcownie.com/testimonials/linda-kerrigan/
Dorothy Geller
Fantastic painting Absolutely love it! Dot
Donegal and Gower Artist
2018-07-30T13:39:21+00:00
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Cecilia Gonzales
Thanks a lot Emma. The painting arrived very quickly and safe. I'm very happy. Best wishes to you. Cecilia
Donegal and Gower Artist
2018-07-30T13:41:54+00:00
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Alison Perrier Briggs
I love this painting even more in real life. Very happy with this purchase and we will enjoy this work...
Donegal and Gower Artist
2018-07-30T13:44:51+00:00
https://emmafcownie.com/testimonials/alison-perrier-briggs/
Alan Barr
Fabulous painting. Fast delivery. Excellent.
Donegal and Gower Artist
2018-07-30T13:46:51+00:00
https://emmafcownie.com/testimonials/alan-barr/
Lesley Robinson
WOW! Emma, you're a genius!
Donegal and Gower Artist
2018-07-31T07:42:05+00:00
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Richard Taberner
Delivered within 48 hours of ordering,packaged superbly and best still they were better than I anticipated.
Donegal and Gower Artist
2018-07-31T07:45:13+00:00
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Martin Callaway
Painting received safely and quickly. Very carefully packed. Thanks.
Donegal and Gower Artist
2018-07-31T07:47:04+00:00
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Victoria Dale
Beautiful painting! So glad it is now part of my collection.
Donegal and Gower Artist
2018-07-31T07:48:54+00:00
https://emmafcownie.com/testimonials/victoria-dale/
Tom Jetland
A lively and wonderful piece. Oil on stretched canvas. A great size. I am not sure if will have it...
Donegal and Gower Artist
2018-07-31T07:51:44+00:00
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Glenda Pares
It is so lovely to see it in the flesh, it's fresh and appealing. Thank you Emma for selling me...
Donegal and Gower Artist
2018-07-31T07:54:15+00:00
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Edward Feil
Painting arrived very quickly, well wrapped and looks great. Excellent all round!
Donegal and Gower Artist
2018-07-31T07:56:04+00:00
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Elaine Hopf
Breathtaking perspective; timeless beauty and never ending source of senses to nourish the soul.
Donegal and Gower Artist
2018-07-31T07:59:03+00:00
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Branwen Bratton
We love this painting by Emma Cownie. Communication and delivery were faultless
Donegal and Gower Artist
2018-07-31T08:01:07+00:00
https://emmafcownie.com/testimonials/branwen-bratton/
Joseph Floyd
The whole experience of buying this painting, shipment, communication with Emma and now, having it hanging in my foyer, has...
Donegal and Gower Artist
2018-07-31T10:38:19+00:00
https://emmafcownie.com/testimonials/joseph-floyd/
Richard Taberner
Brilliant service,brilliant painting. Thank you, Emma
Donegal and Gower Artist
2018-07-31T10:40:23+00:00
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David Fry
I love the pared down style capturing the essence of the subject. Problem is I want to keep buying these...
Donegal and Gower Artist
2018-07-31T10:42:38+00:00
https://emmafcownie.com/testimonials/david-fry-2/
Catriona Kellerman
The picture by Emma is beautiful and exactly what I wanted and hoped for. I will be very happy to...
Donegal and Gower Artist
2018-07-31T10:44:24+00:00
https://emmafcownie.com/testimonials/catriona-kellerman/
Danya Ragab
Absolutely beautiful work. I was so excited unwrapping it and it looks even better in real life. Really chuffed. Items...
Donegal and Gower Artist
2018-07-31T10:46:10+00:00
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Suzanne Williams
Very happy with painting - hope to buy more of her work! THANKS!
Donegal and Gower Artist
2018-07-31T10:48:11+00:00
https://emmafcownie.com/testimonials/suzanne-williams/
Elizabeth LaMair
I love my new painting from Emma Cownie. The colors are beautiful in person. The painting arrived on time and...
Donegal and Gower Artist
2018-07-31T10:50:10+00:00
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Jay Sheffield
Ms Cownie is one of my very favorite artists, and I’m always keen to discover new works of hers.
Donegal and Gower Artist
2018-08-01T09:04:49+00:00
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Yvonne Theemann
This picture I liked immediately, no I felt in love with. Every time I look at it now- and I...
Donegal and Gower Artist
2018-08-01T09:08:12+00:00
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Melanie Marks
Lovely rich colours and compelling lines and shadowing, a painting full of charm and appeal.
Donegal and Gower Artist
2018-08-01T09:10:25+00:00
https://emmafcownie.com/testimonials/melanie-marks/
Simona Simoiu
Everything went smoothly, arrived on time and looks amazing! Thank you.
Donegal and Gower Artist
2018-08-01T09:12:15+00:00
https://emmafcownie.com/testimonials/simona-simoiu/
Linda Nicholls
Love this picture,keep noticing different uses of artistic licence, as I know the scene well, but it all adds to...
Donegal and Gower Artist
2018-08-01T09:14:12+00:00
https://emmafcownie.com/testimonials/linda-nicholls/
Craig Sharpe
All three paintings look fantastic and are better than I expected.
Donegal and Gower Artist
2018-08-01T09:16:03+00:00
https://emmafcownie.com/testimonials/craig-sharpe/
Alison Redford
This painting delights and surprises me every time I come across it in the hallway next to our front door....
Donegal and Gower Artist
2018-08-01T09:18:13+00:00
https://emmafcownie.com/testimonials/alison-redford/
Tara Mead
Love this painting Great service from Emma
Donegal and Gower Artist
2018-08-27T06:55:37+00:00
https://emmafcownie.com/testimonials/customer-review-emma-cownie/
Dagmar Wujastyk
I love the painting! I would very much recommend buying this artist's beautiful and bold art.
Donegal and Gower Artist
2018-08-27T06:58:07+00:00
https://emmafcownie.com/testimonials/customer-review-emma-cownie-2/
Dagmar Renner-Roth
Wonderful painting!
Donegal and Gower Artist
2018-08-27T07:00:29+00:00
https://emmafcownie.com/testimonials/customer-review-emma-cownie-3/
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Donegal and Gower Artist
Recent Work
Over to the light house and Pier (Mumbles)
Hazy Tenby
Tenby Postboxes
Park Fish Bar 2019 Version
Cloughcor, With Errigal Behind (Ireland)
Through Road, Ireland
Painting Muckross Head
Cottage in Roshin Acres, Ireland
Long and Winding Road, Ireland
Rusty Roofed House (Arranmore)
Back Road to Burtonport, Ireland
Owey in Spring
Roshin Acres, Ireland
Over to Worms Head
Brightening up Over Three Cliffs
A Gap in the Clouds
Tory Island
Low Tide at Whiteford Lighthouse
Rain Over Dunfanaghy
Up From The Pier
From Cloughcor To Maghery (Arranmore)
Two Cottages
Cottage on Inishcoo
Around Cloughcor (Arranmore)
The Red Roofed House
Gortgar, Arranmore
Near Dunmore Strand
This Beauty That will Pass
The Oystercatchers
Two Bluetits
Young Sparrow
What Now?
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Today is International Women’s Day. As I drove through Mumbles yesterday afternoon I was reminded of two remarkable Swansea women and I was pondered on why we like to focus on very unsual women, rather than remarkable ordinary women. It got me thinking about other notable women of…
The Road by the Loch, Ireland
A while back I came across a quote on the internet that has stuck in my mind:- “If I knew the world was to end tomorrow, I would still plant an apple tree today.” I was quite struck by this sentiment, especially in the light of current events.…
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