What a talent!
A Co Derry artist has been left overwhelmed by the response to a brilliant Lionel Messi painting that took him almost three weeks to complete.
"We were over the moon when he won the World Cup. We were completely enthralled by the final, it was insane. Ruairi, a keen sports fan who enjoys playing gaelic football and hurling, says it "seemed natural" to combine that love with the other passion in his life - painting. "Such as a sunset. The sky can range from bright pink to deep blues and purples and orange. I really hone in on that and try and portray the moment.
"I had been teaching in primary schools. It was good to work with young kids and I had a lot of fun with it," he said.
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