Ancient Designs for Modern Life
Personalised Ogham works
Ogham (og·am, og-uhm, aw-guhm) also known as The Alphabet of Trees, is an ancient written language used in Ireland between the 5th & 9th centuries. Lovingly hand-finished with 24 kt gold leaf, each piece can be personalised and comes with a printed alphabet card allowing you to translate your unique inscription.
Watercolour portraits
They say a picture paints a thousands words and with a bespoke watercolour portrait your loved ones can treasure their memories forever. Ordering is quick and easy; once you’ve chosen the right size and frame simply email your desired photographs to Helen who will create your perfect portrait.
About The Artist
Helen Lynch is a visual artist based in Cork city, Ireland. A graduate of the Crawford College of Art and Design, she began painting in 2014 and in 2020 she launched a new series of works based on the ancient Irish language of Ogham. Drawing from her roots the Ogham series is inspired by the wildness of the Atlantic ocean and the rugged landscapes of her hometown on the Beara Peninsula, West Cork. Helen currently creates all works by hand from her home studio in Cork city.
You can contact Helen at hello@oghamirishdesigns.com or via the link below.
Ogham (og·am, og-uhm, aw-guhm) also known as The Alphabet of Trees, is an ancient written language that was used in Ireland and parts of the UK between the 5th and 9th centuries. The Ogham alphabet is the earliest known form of writing in Ireland and is seen as the first intellectual creation of Irish-speaking people. While the Ogham alphabet is seldom used today, it remains an enduring part of Irish culture and heritage.
Each Ogham piece is lovingly crafted by hand just for you and is 100% personalised. On the product page, enter the details of the names and dates you would like to be inscribed in your piece.
Helen uses Monumental Ogham, the oldest form of ogham, when inscribing names. This alphabet contains twenty characters. Monumental Ogham is written vertically and reads from bottom to top. This Alphabet has been adapted to represent all twenty six letters of the modern Alphabet.
They say a picture paints a thousands words and with a bespoke watercolour portrait your loved one can treasure their memories forever.
Helen creates bespoke watercolour and mixed media portraits directly from your photographs. Choose from a range of sizes and framing options to customise your perfect unique gift for loved ones. Each portrait takes between 3-5 working days to complete and can be shipped worldwide.
How to submit photographs: Once you complete your order at the checkout you’ll receive a confirmation email from Helen and you can attach your chosen images in the reply. It’s best to send 2-3 images and she will work with you to create a high quality portrait from the most suitable one. If you’re unsure which image would work best please click the button below to start the conversation.
