Welcome to My Blog

 


Hi everyone,

For close on 50 years, I have been the resident artist of maritime murals on the East Pier of Wicklow Town Port in Ireland.

This blog aims to create a digital record of my 70+ maritime-themed artworks, and the stories that inspired them, for your enjoyment and for posterity.

The East Pier at Wicklow Port continues to be my second home where, as a marine artist, I love sharing my art with so many of you who enjoy walking along the pier from time to time.

This vast outdoor canvas has enabled me to create a unique gallery of nautical-themed murals, thereby fulfilling my desire to make the pier a better place for everyone!

Fascinated by ships from the age of 9, sketching became my childhood hobby, which I continued as I grew older - capturing visiting ships to the port in pencil sketches and ink drawings.

In the summer of 1976, I got permission from the then local Harbour Master, Captain Willie Kinsella to retouch a mural of the Greek ship, the 'Eliana' which had been painted 5 years earlier in 1971 by a crew member of that vessel.

Since then, I have been constantly adding new murals and maintaining existing ones in my own time - weather permitting - for your pleasure!

I worked as a postman for almost 40 years based out of Wicklow and am now retired. I hope to continue painting for many more years to come - paint brushes crossed!

I would like to take this opportunity to sincerely thank all the people here in Wicklow who have supported my artwork over the years

I hope you will enjoy reading about my murals, and do drop by the East Pier to see them for yourself if you are in the area. Should you see me there, I would be very happy to chat with you about my maritime artwork.

Thank you,

Pat Davis.

Comments

  1. Jim GallagherMarch 19, 2025 at 2:15 PM

    Great meeting and chatting to you today Pat. Got some photos taken of you today but not sure how to post them to you. Wattsapp me on 00447341252293 and I can forward them to you. Keep up your fantastic art!

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    1. Pat DavisMarch 23, 2025 at 4:53 AM

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    2. Pat DavisMarch 23, 2025 at 5:17 AM

      Hi Jim, I will send you my email address to forward your photos. Thank you very much. Pat.

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  2. Karl MurrayApril 8, 2025 at 10:50 AM

    Hi Pat, I was down the pier today, which for me is generally a weekly walk. I did pass you twice, as you were taking photos of the big Dutch ship. It's a very impressive lifetimes work, you have created on the pier for all to enjoy. I only noticed the Notice Board today with you details and QR code, which is how I found this blog. Keep up the great work, and I'll continue to see you and chat when you are painting.

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