Kilcummin Parish Church, Ouchterard, Co. Galway, by Lol Hardiman. 2010. Pencil drawing. Fine detail, atmospheric, realism.

Illustration

Books, periodicals and historical recreations. Lol has worked extensively for the OPW and local historical societies to realise artistic impressions for heritage sites and publications. Often collaborating with archeologists and historians in painstaking detail, either on single pieces or for a series for panels, displays and maps.

Cutaways & Birds-eye

Kilkenny Castle, cut-away, Ground Floor, by Lol hardiman. A cutaway drawing showing the interior of the castle ground floor/

Kilkenny Castle

Kilkenny Castle cutaway of the first floor, by Lol Hardiman. The grand gallery, library and drawing room. Bird's eye view, artist impression.

Dublin Castle

Boyne Valley

Blarney Castle

Kilkenny cutaway of the Great Hall, by Lol Hardiman. The Picture Gallery, anteroom and Moorish staircase. A bird's eye view, artist's impression.

Overhead views of the castle complex for orientation signage at the main gates.

Dublin Castle overhead, Ship Street, by Lol Hardiman. A birdseye view of Dublin Castle. Accurate details.
Dublin Castle, Ship Street Gate, signboard, by Lol hardiman.
Dublin Castle, Cork Gate overhead, by Lol Hardiman. Birdseye artist's depiction, fine, accurate detail.

The medieval castle

Medieval Dublin Castle 2, by Lol Hardiman. Artist's impression original Dublin Castle and city. Overhead birdseye view. Streets, timber-framed townhouses, moat, city walls.
Medieval Dublin Castle overhead 1, by Lol Hardiman. Artist's representation of the medieval castle. Birdseye view.
Artillery Yard, Oldbridge House, Looking west, by Lol Hardiman. Overhead, birdsey view. Cannon, barrels, cobbles, artist impression, Battle of the Boyne Heritage/Visitor Centre.

Artillery Yard, Battle of the Boyne Visitors Centre, looking West

Atrtillery Yard looking south, Oldbridge House, by Lol Hardiman. Birdseye overhead view, Battle of the Boyne visitor centre, Co. Meath. Cannon, powder kegs, cobbles, artist impression

Looking South

Blarney Castle cutaway drawing, by Lol hardiman. Floorplan, spiral staircases, battlements.

Books

Historical Sketchbook

Listed Buildings of Connemara, vol.1 by Breandan O’Scainaill. Blackturf Press

Ballinahinch Castle, by Lol Hardiman. Detailed black and white pencil drawing for the book: Historical Sketchbook, by Brendan O'Scanaill. Listed buildings of Connemara.

Ballinahinch

Kylemore Abbey, by Lol Hardiman. Black and white pencil drawing, illustration for Historical Sketchbook - Listed Buildings of Connemara, by Breandan O' Scanaill. Lake, old building, Co. Galway.

Kylemore Abbey

Coastguard Station, Cleggan, Co. Galway, by Lol Hardiman. Black and white pencil drawing for the book: Historical Sketchbook, Listed Buildings of Connemara, by Bernard O' Scanaill.
Leenan Hotel, by Lol Hardiman. Black and white drawing. Illustration for the book: Historical Sketchbook - Listed Buildings of Connemara, by Breandan O' Scanaill.

Leenane Hotel

Coastguard Station, Cleggan

Clifden Castle, by Lol Hardiman. Black and white drawing, illustration. Listed buildings of Connemara, book by Breandan O'Scanaill.

Clifden Castle

Saint Joseph's Chiurch, by Lol Hardiman. Black and white illustration. Drawing for the book: Historical Sketchbook - Listed Buildings of Connemara, by Breandan O' Scanaill

Saint Joseph’s Church, Clifden

Pierce's Cottage, Rosmuc, by Lol Hardiman. Black and white drawing. Illustration for the book: Historical Sketchbook - Listed Buildings of Connemara, by Breandan O'Scanaill. Historical Irish building.

Pearce’s Cottage, Rosmuc

Exploring Newgrange

by Liam Mac Uistin, O’Brien Press

Pulling Stone, by Lol Hardiman. Black and white illustration for Exploring Newgrange, by Liam Mac Uistin, O'Brien Press. Neolithic scene, artist's impression, manpower, ropes, ancient Irish monument.
Slyne Head Lighthouse, by Lol Hardiman. Black and white drawing. Illustration for the book: Historical Sketchbook - LIsted Buildings of Connemara, by Breandan O' Scanaill.

Slyne Head Lighthouse

Stonemason, Newgrange, by Lol Hardiman. Black and white, pen and ink drawing. Illustration for the book: Exploring Newgrange, by Liam Mac Uistin, O'Brien Press. Neolithic scene, artist's impression, carving triskele spirals, ancient Irish monument.
Domestic scene, by Lol Hardiman. Illustration for Exploring Newgrange, by Liam Mac Uistin, O'Brien Press. Artist's impression, Neolithic village life, family, quern stone, grinding grain. ancient houses.

Selected illustrations

Bodhran commissions

Bodhran 1, by Lol hardiman. Celtic lettering on traditional Irish drum.
Bodhran 2, by Lol hardiman. Celtic lettering on traditional Irish drum.
Bodhran 3, by Lol Hardiman. Celtic Knotwork painting on traditional Irish drum. Irish Salmon Challenge, with Glenda Powell
Bodhran 5, by Lol Hardiman. Painting on traditional Irish drum. Celtic knotwork letters, Galway Claddagh ring design, marriage, wedding present.
Bodhran 6. Snail's Eye View, by Lol Hardiman. Acrylic paintimg on traditional Irish drum. For exhibition at Árus Éanna Arts Centre, Inis Oírr, Co. Galway.
Bodhran 4, by Lol Hardiman. Painting on traditional Irish drum. Butterflies, bubbles, sea and sky. Magical, dreamlike.

Some More…

Guitar Player (Jamie Harrison), by Lol Hardiman. Pastel on paper.
Gunner, by Lol Hardiman. Illustration for Castle Doe, Co. Donegal
The Obelisk, Heywood House, Co. Laois, by Lol Hardiman. Period illustration for the OPW. Artist's impression. Historical, Michael Frederick Trench.
Turlough MacSweeney, by Lol Hardiman. Illustration for Castle Doe, Co. Donegal.
Night Watch, Moohghaun, by Lol hardiman. Artist imression of historical scene, Mooghaun Hill Fort, Co. Clare.
Mooghaun Hillfort Birdseye, by Lol Hardiman. Artist impression, illustration ancient Neolithic scene. Farm, homestead, cattle, huts, field sysyem, domestic scene.
Kilcashel Ringfort birdseye, by Lol Hardiman. Court cairn and National Monument, Co. Mayo, Ireland, Kilmovee. Artist's impression. Farm, huts, ancient Ireland.
Foynes Flying Boat and Maritime Museum Extension impression, by Lol Hardiman. Design for period-style recreation of interior of the old airport.