Meet the Maker - Artist Tony Oakey
”I'm a full time visual artist from Piltown, Co. Kilkenny. I first started painting in 1992 and am self-taught. I try to treat each day as a new canvas with new thoughts and dreams to influence me. My mood and surroundings, even the music I am listening to, will all sub-consciously contribute to the painting in progress. This way of "working" opens up my mind to a world of discovery where there are no rules, reasons or explanations. It's a less serious place where there are no boundaries between imagination and reality. “
Tony has been a member of the Tudor Artisan Hub Arts Collective since we opened our doors 9 May 2014.
I first met Tony at a Micro Business Network event in Waterford back in October 2008, Tony was one of the artists who inspired me...ignited me to put pen to paper and build a business model, a platform that would showcase, promote and support our amazing pool of local artisans on an on-going basis...and be accessible and affordable to the general public.
Tony's collections are mainly located in our downstairs galleries, we have a wall space dedicated to his amazing limited edition framed prints, which are individually printed and assembled by Tony in his beautiful San-Pitz Studio, Piltown, Co. Kilkenny.
Tony’s highest selling prints from the Hub are his beautiful local interest prints capturing our iconic street scenes and majestic assets Rivers, Bridges, Mountains, Blueway that surround us here in Carrick-on-Suir.
Just recently Tony launched a new offering - beautiful art print greeting cards, which are receiving rave reviews.
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Tony's San Pitz Studios, Piltown Co. Kilkenny
Where some of Tony's inspiration comes from..."my garden, my sanctuary"!
Something new and exciting happening with this collection April 2025 - stay tuned
Lunar Lupin €390
In Love with the colours of Sprint €390
Flower Power €390
Just Stone Mad €390
Somewhere between Heaven and Earth €490
The hidden art of camouflage €690
Meditation in Motion €450
Enjoying the Ups and Downs of Life €590
Another Step in the Right Direction €590
2025 - Brand New Collection of Art Print Cards in stock - €3.50 ea, any 3 for €10
Don't Stop til you reach the stop
Sunsets and Sculptures, Lingaun valley
Just Stone Mad
Feeling over the Moon
The enigma of eternal love
From a flicker to a flame
Point me in the right directions
Life's a beach
Remember the days
Another bloomin eclipse
I don't know where I am going but am on my way
A magical place to free your mind
A new dawn for Mother Earth
Simply a place to head the mind
Living the dream
Wish you were here
Reach for the Sky
Best Selling Local Interest Limited Edition Prints by Tony Oakey
A River of Light
Some may say it's a Blueway day
T'is a grand night for Suir
Night Lights, Carrick-on-Suir
By the banks of the Suir
In the valley of Sliabh na mBan
Reflections over Carrick-on-Suir
Meandering through the Suir Valley
Suir Why Knot
What Ewe Looking At? Mahon Falls
The grass is always greener
2025 - Here is a beautiful new collection of photographs by Tony Oakey capturing mesmerising scenery on our doorstep in Carrick-on-Suir, iconic destinations in the surrounding hinterland, and our beautiful Copper Coastline.
Photographs can be ordered in various sizes framed and unframed - starting from €15. A selection will also be available in the Tudor Artisan Hub shortly.
The Blueway near Carrick on Suir
Carrick-on-Suir blueway 2
Carrick-on-Suir blueway 1
Carrick on Suir Cots 3
Carrick on Suir Cots 1
Carrick on Suir Cots 3
Carrick on Suir Cots 2
Carrick on Suir Cots 4
Carrick-on-Suir, the way it used to be
Carrick river flowers
Carrick-on-Suir, wet paint
Carrick-on-Suir, Sean Healy Park
Elm Ditch Well, Blueway, Carrick on Suir
Tudor Manor House & Ormond Castle 1
Tudor Manor House & Ormond Castle 1
Lighting up time Carrick on Suir.
Fishing on the river Suir
Kayaking on the river Suir
The Old Bridge, Carrick on Suir
Clancy Brothers Festival 2008
Cooney_s pub
Carrick-on-Suir Slievenamon from the golf club
Comeragh mountains, Coumshaunan
Comeragh mountains, Mahon falls 3
Comeragh mountains, Mahon falls 2
Comeragh mountains, Ned Curran_s cottage
Comeragh Mts, Mahon falls 1
Nire Valley 1
Nire Valley 2
Ahenny high crosses
Ardmore cliff walk 2
Ardmore cliff walk 1
Ardmore cliff walk 3
Copper Coast, Co. Waterford
Copper Coast, Kilmurren
Copper Coast, stormy sea at Kilfarassey
Kilfarassey beach 1
Playing with rocks near Kilfarassey
Kilfarassey beach 2
Dunmore East Lighthouse
Looking towards Abbeyside, Dungarvan.
Reflections on Clonea strand
The Metalman, tramore.
Tramore Sunset
Copper coast at Tankardstown
Th cliffs at Tankardstown, Bonmahon.
Kildalton College Mandarin duck
Kildalton College reflections
Kildalton college Swan
Two swans on the pond at Kildalton College
Mountain Grove near piltown
Local Interest Art Greeting Cards by Tony Oakey. €3.50ea, 3 for €10
Hot Selling Limited Edition Prints
Point me in the right direction
I don't know where I am going but I am on my way
A window of opportunity
Sunsets make me want to dance
A magical place to free your mind
A place to leave your worries behind
Living the dream
An enigma of eternal love
The secret life of plants
I'll look after you petal
Remember the days
Above the ground and skyward bound
The night is young
Another blooming eclispe
Bach to the Fuchsia
Just a peaceful easy feeling
Reasons to be cheerful
I met Vincent on The Wild Atlantic Way
Reach for the sky
From a flicker to a flame
Tidal equilibrium
Colours of the Copper Coast
A private window to the univers
2025 Here is a taste of the stunning Copper Coast inspired Art Prints by Tony Oakey
Any print can be ordered upon request.
The enigma of The Copper Coast. Collage from four of my Copper Coast paintings.
Look deep into nature and then you_ll understand. Quote by Albert Einstein. Inspired by looking into the rockpools of The Copper Coast.
Blame it on Geology. Thinking about the rock formations and make up of The Copper Coast.
Set sail for the stars. Inspired by The Copper Coast.
Slip into something more comfortable. Sunset on The Copper Coast.
The oystercatchers do not sleep. Inspired by the tides of The Copper Coast.
Transcendental transportation. Inspired by moonlight on The Copper Coast.
A world so strange, I have to stay. Inspired by the rockpools of Kilmurrin and Kilfarassey.
Vitamin sea. Painted en plein air on Kilfarassey beach after thousands of oranges were washed overboard somewhere.
Bubbles, they are just like planets. Watching the waves at Kilfarassey
Let_s go all the way to Venus (or at least as far as Kilfarassey)
Liquid contemplation. Inspired by the rockpools of Kilfarassey.
One of those golden moments. Sunset at Kilfarassey.
Lunar pull and gravitation. Playing with stones on Islandikane east beach, looking towards Kilfarassey.
Just a peaceful easy feeling. Kilfarassey.
The night is young. Moonlight at Tra na Mho near Bonmahon.
It_s never too late to think like a child. The view from Tankardstown Copper mine east of Bonmahon
A splash of lemon . Lemons on Ballyvooney beach near Stradbally.
Simply a place to heal the mind. Looking out from the rocks at Stradbally beach.
Out of the blue. From Ardmore, top left. Dungarvan, middle. Tankardstown, middle right. To Tramore, bottom right.
Every sky is a work of art. Watching the sunset at Ardmore Cliff Walk.
It only takes one drop to start an ocean. The Atlantic Ocean from Tramore.
Point me in the right direction. The metalman, Tramore.
Lui na Greine. Sunset from Tramore beach.
Solar furnace heats the sky. Sunset in Tramore.
The Sun makes way for my friend the Moon. Inspired by the Tall Ships race leaving Dunmore East.
Rocks they fall away from land, back they come to lay as sand. Tankardstown engine houseon the sphere, looking towards Dungarvan.
Colours of the Copper Coast. Painted en plein air, Clonea strand east.
Tidal equilibrium. High tide in Dungarvan looking towards The Connigar.
It never entered my head. Waves breaking at Clonea strand.
Thrifty foothold by the sea. Painted en plein air on Clonea Strand east.
The enigma of ice, fire and water. Inspiration from sculpture by Colette O_Brien just west of Annestown.
New Limited Edition Art Prints by artist Tony Oakey - Launched Summer 2024
Lui na greine i Tra Mhor
Sunsets and sculptures, Lingaun Valley
The birth of Slievenamon
Don't stop till you reach the top, Slievenamon, Co. Tipperary
Basking in a golden sunset
Point me at the sky and let's fly
Holy cow I love your eyes
Feeling over the Moon!
Echo of a gecko
Bubbles, they are just like planets.
A huffin and a puffin
Encouraged by signs of life
Guided by the light
Liquid contemplation
A river of green is sliding beneath the trees
I'm on the green team
The World is an infinite sphere, the centre of which is everywhere
Hide and seek
Art print ideas for milestone occasions
Remember the Days
Enigma of Eternal Love
One of those golden moments
Enigma of a kiss
Living the Dream
The Night is young
All images above are available as limited edition framed prints in two frame sizes,
10" x 8" - €45 and 16" x 12" - €75
All materials used are archival quality to assure longevity. Frames are off-white, wooden.
Artwork is Individually printed and assembled by the artist @ San-Pitz Studio, Piltown, Co. Kilkenny.
Some prints are available framed 21" x 17" €150 and square 16" x 16" - €100, 13" x 13" - €60
Unframed prints also available.
Original Oils, June 2024
Shelter from the storm, Clonea Strand 16.5" x 12.5" €250 (Framed)
Splash of lemon, Ballyvooney Cover 15" x 19" €350 (framed)
New Original Acrylic Artwork by Tony Oakey - Sunsets and sculptures, Lingaun Valley
Just off the easel August 2024 - magnificent new works of original art, medium acrylic.
Prices from €450 - €550.
'Flower Power' 30 cm x 40 cm canvas, framed.
'In love with the colours of Spring' 30 cm x 40 cm canvas, framed.
'Just Stone Mad' 30 cm x 40 cm canvas, framed.
'Somewhere between Heaven and Earth' 40 cm x 40cm canvas, framed.
'The Enigma of the Copper Coast' mixed media collage, 40 cm x 50 cm canvas, framed.
Tony Oakey Exhibiting with the Clancy Brothers Festival, Carrick-on-Suir
Commission Work 2022 - Set Painting at the Strand Theatre, Carrick-on-Suir for the Panto 'Peter Panz' by the award winning Carrick-on-Suir Musical Society.
Commission Work 2023 - Set Painting at the Strand Theatre, Carrick-on-Suir for the Panto 'Rapunzel untangled' by the award winning Carrick-on-Suir Musical Society.
Testimonial
Being part of The Tudor Artisan Hub collective provides immense value and enrichment to individuals in a variety of ways. First and foremost, being part of this arts collective allows for a sense of community and belonging among like-minded individuals who share a passion for creativity and self-expression. This sense of camaraderie fosters collaboration, support, and inspiration, creating a nurturing environment for personal and artistic growth.
Being part of The Tudor Artisan Hub collective offers opportunities for networking, skill-sharing, and learning from others in the field which can lead to professional development, exposure to new techniques and perspectives. It provides a platform for showcasing and promoting one's work, reaching a broader audience, and gaining recognition within the creative community.
Overall, the value of being part of The Tudor Artisan Hub collective lies in the connections made, the sense of community fostered, the opportunities for growth and development, and the platform for visibility and recognition within the arts world. It is a journey of creativity, collaboration, and support that can greatly enhance one's artistic endeavours and personal fulfilment.
Thank you Linda for all your hard work and support over the last 10 years. -Tony Oakey
