Original - The Ireland Collection - Golden March Hare

'Golden March Hare' is a signed, original acrylic and ink painting on illustration board by Kathryn Callaghan.

This painting was inspired by the quiet, watchful presence of the Irish hare, a creature that feels both wild and familiar. I’ve always loved how a hare can look almost carved from the landscape in winter, still and poised, yet full of contained energy, as if it could disappear in an instant. Surrounded by wintry foliage, this piece is about that in-between season: the hush of cold air, the softness of muted greens and browns, and the sense that life is resting, but never truly gone.

This piece was poured freestyle onto a prepared surface and built up in layers over time. The first layer began with a black, inky mix poured to create the foundation of the composition, essentially my drawing without pencils or a traditional sketch underneath. The process is contactless, which means gravity, flow, and a bit of unpredictability become part of the work. I guide the ink where I want it to go, but I also welcome the unplanned marks that add movement and a feeling of wildness, the same kind of untameable quality the hare carries.

Kathryn's work is created using a mix of ink and gel. She applies the medium in a freestyle approach, often with no pencil marks as guidelines, which adds a unique sense of life and movement to the subject matter.

This artwork comes in a glazed, white, wooden double frame.

For frame details click the ‘View Frame Details’ link above.

Packaging Details: We go to great lengths to ensure that your purchase arrives in perfect condition. We only use sturdy cardboard postal tubes and double walled cardboard boxes. We use as much recycled and recyclable material as possible, including newspapers from our coffee shop, Coffee Yard, to pack our boxes.

Delivery Details: The framed option is Click & Collect from the gallery due to its size. However, if you would like it delivered, please contact us.