I was born in Belfast and have lived in America, Germany and Portugal. I studied art at university and developed my skills in oil painting as well as ceramics. I first exhibited at the Agora gallery in New York in 2006 and since then have generated a great interest in my work with further exhibitions in Dublin and London. I am proud to have works in private collections in Colorado, Dublin, London and Malaysia.
My subject matter is varied and includes still life, landscapes and seascapes. I paint mostly in oil but use watercolour and digital software also. My work is influenced by the places I visit or the things that I see, a castle by the coast or a tree in the garden. I enjoy creating images full of vibrant colour combinations.
In 2019 I exhibited my work in Solas Art Gallery. County Leitrim and The Puffin Gallery in Ballycastle, County Antrim. I also participated in the ARTsource Art Fair at the RDS in Dublin November 2019. Additional paintings are available at the YARD GALLERY Holywood, County Down.
I have recently produced a number of prints which are proving to be very popular. At present I am working on some new paintings based on the north coast of Ireland and some of the oldest forests of this island. Also you can check out instagram @desieoreillyART.
Desie