I was born and raised in York, North Yorkshire. Drawing and painting from a very early age, I continued to graduate from the University of Aberystwyth, Wales, in 2007 with a degree in Fine Art. Although specialising in painting and illustration, I intend to pursue a career in animation following a year travelling as of May, 2009.
In an artistic climate where a return to craft and the traditional are apparently discarded, I value technical ability above ingenuity: Therefore, my work consists primarily of a representational nature, drawing inspiration from those around me to produce images of figure and portraiture. These are topics that both an audience and, myself as an artist, can always relate to.
My topic and medium varies a lot depending on the theme. Despite a love of life drawing I am now experimenting with oils as they create a much more realistic outcome. My current [ongoing] work is revolving around popular icons;
Aiming to create a contrast of both old and the new, I am focusing upon figures of today, as well as those from the past brought in to the 21st century using a traditional medium - Characters who had a significant, indelible impact upon society either musically, politically, or influenced the generations before me via acting or within fashion.
Using the medium of oils and working from intense, close-up perspectives I aspire to bring a sense of intimacy between the personalities and those viewing my work. I am currently working on a number of pieces and intend to complete them with around 10 final works for a collection; Including John Lennon, Kate Moss, Kurt Cobain, Marilyn Monroe and Winston Churchill, to name a few.Artgallery rating
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Sarah O'leary
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Size: 32.00" x 40.00"
Price: £375.00
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