Mosaic artwork of two women wearing headscarves, with patterns in blue and white on the left and earthy tones on the right.

Oil painting of a stormy sky over a field with rows of rocky formations.

A mosaic made of large, irregularly shaped stone tiles in beige, brown, black, white, and blue colors, arranged to create an abstract pattern.

Creig Mosaic

Oil painting of a vast, land with rock formations under a cloudy sky.

Close-up of a stained glass art piece featuring red and dark red fuschia flowers with green leaves, outlined in gold, on a light, striped background.

About Barbara

Barbara Derrane is an Irish mosaic artist and painter, born and based on Inis Mór.

Woman smiling and holding a mirror mosaic artwork depicting a landscape with a colorful sky and rolling hills.

Working from her studio on the island, she creates mosaics and paintings inspired by the textures, colours, and rhythms of island life.

Using glass, smalti, ceramic, and paint, her work reflects the limestone landscape, wild Atlantic seas, shifting skies, and the quiet changes of light that define the Aran Islands. She is also drawn to the subtle colours found in nature, from wild orchids and heather to moss-covered stone and coastal grasses.

FEATURED WORK

My favourite pieces

Portfolio

Beneath the Waves 2

oil

oil

Inspired by the shifting light and movement underwater.

oil

oil

oil

Inspired by the landscape running up to and along the cliffs.

oil

Creig Patterns 1

mosaic

mosaic

A study of lines and patterns in limestone

mosaic

mosaic

mosaic

Inspired by the limestone rocks that line the cliff edge, facing the Atlantic, weathered by sea and sky

mosaic

Creig in Evening Light

oil

oil

A painting of limestone rocks in the soft light of dusk

oil

Shawl- Cota Dubh

oil

oil

Shawl- Cota Dubh- oil painting

oil

Creig & Crevice

oil

oil

Inspired by the textures and patterns of the Aran Islands

oil

Farraigi Fiaine/Wild Seas

oil

oil

Capturing the energy and the changing moods of the ocean

oil

Mosaic Dhá bhean

mosaic

mosaic

Inspired by the shawls worn by the women of the Aran Islands c1920

mosaic

mosaic

mosaic

Tur Mhairtin

mosaic

Creig yellow sky

mosaic

mosaic

Inspired by the dramatic sunset in the landscape.

mosaic

Seál/Shawl, Cota dubh

mosaic

mosaic

Inspired by the shawls worn by the women of the Aran Islands c1920

mosaic

Seál/Women in Shawls

mosaic

mosaic

Inspired by the shawls worn by the women of the Aran Islands c1920.

mosaic

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