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John O’Sullivan

Kenmare, Kerry, Ireland •
Artist (Painting) •
Born 1957 •

John O’Sullivan is an Irish contemporary artist based in Kenmare Co Kerry. His art is abstract, but also impressionistic. It is inspired mostly by the landscape and seascape of Kerry and the west coast of Ireland.

He paints only using oils and palette knives and this leaves him with a very textured canvas when he has finished a piece. There will be a three-dimensional effect to all his work because of the way he applies the paint with the knife.

It makes his paintings more energetic and vibrant and helps them capture light and evoke movement.

Educated as an engineer and after a career in the IT corporate sector John began painting 5 years ago and has a studio in Kenmare.

Discover contemporary artworks by John O’Sullivan, browse recent artworks and buy online. Categories: contemporary irish artists. Artistic domains: Painting. Account type: Artist , member since 2020 (Country of origin Ireland). Buy John O’Sullivan's latest works on ArtMajeur: Discover great art by contemporary artist John O’Sullivan. Browse artworks, buy original art or high end prints.

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Painting titled "Journey in Red" by John O’Sullivan, Original Artwork, Oil Mounted on Wood Stretcher frame
Journey in Red - Painting, 47.2x47.2 in ©2023 by John O’Sullivan - Abstract, abstract-570, Colorful, red, abstract, expression

John O’Sullivan

"Journey in Red"

Oil on Canvas | 47.2x47.2 in

$7,296.1
Painting titled "ITALIAN SKY" by John O’Sullivan, Original Artwork, Oil Mounted on Wood Stretcher frame
ITALIAN SKY - Painting, 15.8x19.7 in ©2015 by John O’Sullivan - Abstract, abstract-570, italian sky, colourful, red, redsky, abstract, impression

John O’Sullivan

"ITALIAN SKY"

Oil on Canvas | 15.8x19.7 in

$1,236.81
Painting titled "Raining Petals" by John O’Sullivan, Original Artwork, Oil Mounted on Wood Stretcher frame
Raining Petals - Painting, 23.6x23.6 in ©2021 by John O’Sullivan - Abstract, abstract-570, artwork_cat.Color, petals, falling leaves, trees, abstract, colourful, raining petals

John O’Sullivan

"Raining Petals"

Oil on Canvas | 23.6x23.6 in

$1,830.86
Painting titled "AS I LEAVE BEHIND N…" by John O’Sullivan, Original Artwork, Oil Mounted on Wood Stretcher frame
AS I LEAVE BEHIND NEIDIN - Painting, 15.8x19.7 in ©2019 by John O’Sullivan - Abstract, abstract-570, kenmare, purple, green, neidin, kerry, abstract

John O’Sullivan

"AS I LEAVE BEHIND NEIDIN"

Oil on Canvas | 15.8x19.7 in

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Painting titled "SUMMERTIME" by John O’Sullivan, Original Artwork, Oil Mounted on Wood Stretcher frame
SUMMERTIME - Painting, 19.7x15.8 in ©2019 by John O’Sullivan - Abstract, abstract-570, ireland, Kerry, green, warm, summer, abstract, feeling, orange

John O’Sullivan

"SUMMERTIME"

Oil on Canvas | 19.7x15.8 in

$1,132.26
Painting titled "WINTER BLUES" by John O’Sullivan, Original Artwork, Oil Mounted on Wood Stretcher frame
WINTER BLUES - Painting, 19.7x27.6 in ©2019 by John O’Sullivan - Abstract, abstract-570, Blues, abstract, movement, winter, uplifting

John O’Sullivan

"WINTER BLUES"

Oil on Canvas | 19.7x27.6 in

$1,830.86
Painting titled "WETLANDS" by John O’Sullivan, Original Artwork, Oil
WETLANDS - Painting, 35.4x47.2 in ©2020 by John O’Sullivan - Abstract, abstract-570, river, riverbank, blue, green, kerry, ireland, impression, bluegreen, rainfall

John O’Sullivan

"WETLANDS"

Oil on Canvas | 35.4x47.2 in

$6,108
Painting titled "DISARRAY" by John O’Sullivan, Original Artwork, Oil Mounted on Wood Stretcher frame
DISARRAY - Painting, 19.7x19.7 in ©2020 by John O’Sullivan - Abstract, abstract-570, green, abstract, onfusion, disarray, impression, growth, colourful

John O’Sullivan

"DISARRAY"

Oil on Canvas | 19.7x19.7 in

$1,355.62
Painting titled "Beauty in Chaos" by John O’Sullivan, Original Artwork, Oil Mounted on Wood Stretcher frame
Beauty in Chaos - Painting, 23.6x23.6 in ©2021 by John O’Sullivan - Abstract, abstract-570, artwork_cat.Color, colourful, chaotic, movement, abstract, expression, chaos, beaury

John O’Sullivan

"Beauty in Chaos"

Oil on Canvas | 23.6x23.6 in

$1,830.86
Painting titled "Heavenly Blue" by John O’Sullivan, Original Artwork, Oil Mounted on Wood Stretcher frame
Heavenly Blue - Painting, 19.7x19.7 in ©2016 by John O’Sullivan - Impressionism, impressionism-603, artwork_cat.Color, Blue, Heaven, Heavenly

John O’Sullivan

"Heavenly Blue"

Oil on Canvas | 19.7x19.7 in

$1,355.62
Painting titled "SHADES OF GREEN" by John O’Sullivan, Original Artwork, Oil Mounted on Wood Panel
SHADES OF GREEN - Painting, 35.4x47.2 in ©2020 by John O’Sullivan - Abstract, abstract-570, abstract, kerry, ireland, green, shades

John O’Sullivan

"SHADES OF GREEN"

Oil on Wood | 35.4x47.2 in

$6,108
Painting titled "WEEPING" by John O’Sullivan, Original Artwork, Oil Mounted on Wood Stretcher frame
WEEPING - Painting, 19.7x15.8 in ©2016 by John O’Sullivan - Abstract, abstract-570, blue, green, movement, abstract, colours, weeping., red

John O’Sullivan

"WEEPING"

Oil on Canvas | 19.7x15.8 in

$1,132.26
Painting titled "Shades of Yellow" by John O’Sullivan, Original Artwork, Oil Mounted on Wood Stretcher frame
Shades of Yellow - Painting, 39.4x29.5 in ©2021 by John O’Sullivan - Abstract, abstract-570, artwork_cat.Color, yellow abstract light, abstracr, impression

John O’Sullivan

"Shades of Yellow"

Oil on Canvas | 39.4x29.5 in

$3,731.81
Painting titled "SPRING" by John O’Sullivan, Original Artwork, Oil
SPRING - Painting, 19.7x15.8 in ©2019 by John O’Sullivan - Abstract, abstract-570, garden, spring, rural, earth colours, browns, yellows

John O’Sullivan

"SPRING"

Oil on Canvas | 19.7x15.8 in

$1,236.81
Painting titled "WINTER EVENING IN K…" by John O’Sullivan, Original Artwork, Oil Mounted on Wood Stretcher frame
WINTER EVENING IN KERRY - Painting, 19.7x27.6 in ©2017 by John O’Sullivan - Abstract, abstract-570, movement, weather, wind, sea, energy

John O’Sullivan

"WINTER EVENING IN KERRY"

Oil on Canvas | 19.7x27.6 in

$1,830.86
Painting titled "AUTUMN FALLING" by John O’Sullivan, Original Artwork, Oil Mounted on Wood Stretcher frame
AUTUMN FALLING - Painting, 15.8x19.7 in ©2016 by John O’Sullivan - Abstract, abstract-570, Autumn, leaves

John O’Sullivan

"AUTUMN FALLING"

Oil on Canvas | 15.8x19.7 in

$1,132.26
Painting titled "RIVER IN SPRING" by John O’Sullivan, Original Artwork, Oil
RIVER IN SPRING - Painting, 35.4x46.5 in ©2020 by John O’Sullivan - Impressionism, impressionism-603, river, abstract, impression, spring, green

John O’Sullivan

"RIVER IN SPRING"

Oil on Canvas | 35.4x46.5 in

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Painting titled "ITALIAN SUMMER" by John O’Sullivan, Original Artwork, Oil
ITALIAN SUMMER - Painting, 9.8x11.8 in ©2018 by John O’Sullivan - Abstract, abstract-570, heat, yellow, italian, yellow on yellow, summer, abstract

John O’Sullivan

"ITALIAN SUMMER"

Oil on Canvas | 9.8x11.8 in

$419.4
Painting titled "RIVERSIDE" by John O’Sullivan, Original Artwork, Oil Mounted on Wood Stretcher frame
RIVERSIDE - Painting, 15.8x19.7 in ©2016 by John O’Sullivan - Abstract, abstract-570, blue, sea, green abstract, marine, foliage, movement

John O’Sullivan

"RIVERSIDE"

Oil on Canvas | 15.8x19.7 in

$1,132.26
Painting titled "WINDSWEPT" by John O’Sullivan, Original Artwork, Oil Mounted on Wood Stretcher frame
WINDSWEPT - Painting, 19.7x27.6 in ©2020 by John O’Sullivan - Abstract, abstract-570, green, windy, weather, rural, windswept, abstract, impression, colourful

John O’Sullivan

"WINDSWEPT"

Oil on Canvas | 19.7x27.6 in

$1,830.86
Painting titled "SEA BREEZE" by John O’Sullivan, Original Artwork, Oil Mounted on Wood Stretcher frame
SEA BREEZE - Painting, 19.7x27.6 in ©2016 by John O’Sullivan - Impressionism, impressionism-603, water, blue, movement, seascape, kenmare, kerry, ireland

John O’Sullivan

"SEA BREEZE"

Oil on Canvas | 19.7x27.6 in

$1,830.86
Painting titled "MANY SHADES OF GREEN" by John O’Sullivan, Original Artwork, Oil Mounted on Wood Stretcher frame
MANY SHADES OF GREEN - Painting, 31.5x46.9 in ©2019 by John O’Sullivan - Abstract, abstract-570, abstract, impression, greenery, rural, movement, kerry, ireland

John O’Sullivan

"MANY SHADES OF GREEN"

Oil on Canvas | 31.5x46.9 in

$6,108
Painting titled "Movement in Blue" by John O’Sullivan, Original Artwork, Oil Mounted on Wood Stretcher frame
Movement in Blue - Painting, 23.6x23.6 in ©2021 by John O’Sullivan - Abstract, abstract-570, artwork_cat.Color, Blue, Green, movement, Sky, ocean

John O’Sullivan

"Movement in Blue"

Oil on Canvas | 23.6x23.6 in

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Painting titled "VIEW FROM BELOW" by John O’Sullivan, Original Artwork, Oil
VIEW FROM BELOW - Painting, 9.8x11.8 in ©2018 by John O’Sullivan - Abstract, abstract-570, Abstract, red, sky, movement, excitement

John O’Sullivan

"VIEW FROM BELOW"

Oil on Canvas | 9.8x11.8 in

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Painting titled "ABUNDANCE." by John O’Sullivan, Original Artwork, Oil Mounted on Wood Stretcher frame
ABUNDANCE. - Painting, 19.7x19.7 in ©2020 by John O’Sullivan - Abstract, abstract-570, abstract., garden, foliage, greenery, impressionistic, palette knife, abundant

John O’Sullivan

"ABUNDANCE."

Oil on Canvas | 19.7x19.7 in

$1,355.62
Painting titled "GROWTH" by John O’Sullivan, Original Artwork, Oil Mounted on Wood Stretcher frame
GROWTH - Painting, 15.8x19.7 in ©2016 by John O’Sullivan - Abstract, abstract-570, flowers, garden, earth, abstract, green, impression

John O’Sullivan

"GROWTH"

Oil on Canvas | 15.8x19.7 in

$1,132.26
Painting titled "AUTUMN WONDER" by John O’Sullivan, Original Artwork, Oil Mounted on Wood Stretcher frame
AUTUMN WONDER - Painting, 15.8x15.8 in ©2020 by John O’Sullivan - Abstract, abstract-570, Abstract, colours, earthy, autumn, browns, dark, movement

John O’Sullivan

"AUTUMN WONDER"

Oil on Canvas | 15.8x15.8 in

$775.83
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John O’Sullivan is an Irish contemporary artist based in Kenmare Co Kerry. His art is abstract, but also impressionistic. It is inspired mostly by the landscape and seascape of Kerry and the west coast of Ireland.

He paints only using oils and palette knives and this leaves him with a very textured canvas when he has finished a piece. There will be a three-dimensional effect to all his work because of the way he applies the paint with the knife.

It makes his paintings more energetic and vibrant and helps them capture light and evoke movement.

Educated as an engineer and after a career in the IT corporate sector John began painting 5 years ago and has a studio in Kenmare.

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