Danny O'Connor (DOC) Paintings

[DOC]

I've been working on some smaller pieces lately and these are the first few I've produced. All tonal portraits so far with varying levels of abstraction and stylization.

[DOC]

An itroduction of colour on this piece once again.


and just in case you where wondering what my ugly mug looks like here's a mixed media self portrait.


Be good to hear any opinions on my work from you lot.

Also feel free to drop me a private message if you want to be put on my mailing list for updates on shows and releases, or if you just fancy a chat

[dasmitty11]

awesome work danny....bummed someone bought that one you just posted with color already

keep up the good work

[DOC]

awesome work danny....bummed someone bought that one you just posted with color already

keep up the good work

Cheers mate! hopefully get some more colour pieces on the go in the not too distant future, so keep a check on my store

Another of the tonal portraits here, like the self portrait I've used a paint roller to add the highlights, it's a great tool to work with and creates some really nice textures.

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painted on A4 watercolour paper.

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Back working with colour again. Really working into the face with the abstract marks and textures.
Be good to hear any thoughts.
Cheers,
Danny

[RupertPupkin]

I love that most recent one Danny, especially the way the eye is framed by the lines. Great work.

[DOC]

Japanese Ibis. Birds and wings have become something of a recurring theme in a fair bit of my work. Obviously they're aesthetically beautiful and graceful but I like the symbolic meaning of them too. To me they're a positive symbol of life, freedom and aspiration. I was asked to paint a piece with a Japanese theme so thought a Japanese bird would do the trick

I tried to use the abstract lines to create a sense of dynamic movement. What dya think?

[bloodthrust]

Very very nice Danny....seeing what you turned the sketch into is pretty impressive.

[DOC]

Thanks Bloodthrust!
Here's another portrait piece painted today.

[RupertPupkin]

I love the new one Danny, colours are great. So tempted.

[DOC]

I love the new one Danny, colours are great. So tempted.

Cheers mate, go for it, You know you want to

Another new piece on card, half abstract half portrait.

[leescape]

Danny, I just purchased one of your portrait study paintings. Absolutely captivating - I can't wait to see it in person!

[RupertPupkin]

Cheers mate, go for it, You know you want to

I just went to buy it and I was too late

Danny, I just purchased one of your portrait study paintings. Absolutely captivating - I can't wait to see it in person!

You won't be disappointed... but if you are sell it to me (its rightful owner )

[DOC]

Thanks for the comments and purchases, much appreciated All recent purchases were shipped out yesterday so should take a week or so to reach the US from here in sunny England

Another piece to add to the list, hope I'm not boring anyone with this thread.