Sharon O'Callaghan

Delighted ‘Lost and found’ has been selected for this group show at SparkNet gallery in heart of Dublin City! Opening night this Sat 1st Nov 5-7pm, work from 28 Irish artists around theme ‘What if nature wins?’ -if you’re in the area make sure to pop in. #artexhibitiondublin

Look at this amazing portrait by my lovely friend Emma Montenen as part of her debut solo show ‘Transcending Borders’ showing at @SignalSays Bray until 28th September. So proud of Emma and very honoured to be one of her portrait subjects. Go see the show if you can! #portrait

Enjoying working on this commission, building up the layers. Something so lovely about those muted colours of true Irish weather days. #irishweather

‘Lost & found’ 20x25cm oil on canvas, beautifully bespoke framed by Nigel, SalStudio, currently showing as part of Signal Members Exhibition 2025 at Signal Arts Centre @SignalSays @SignalArtsCentr show runs at this lovely gallery in Bray until this Sunday 27th April #exhibition

Delighted my painting ‘Lost and found’ has been selected for Signal Members Exhibition '25. Available to view or purchase at Signal Arts Centre, Bray 14th-27th April. If you’re in the area, it will be a great show with a huge variety of work. #exhibition

Fantastic news as BIRDSONG wins the Audience Award at the wonderful Capital Irish Film Festival. Thank you @Solasnuacht Congrats to Director @KathleenCHarris, to the amazing @SoundsIrish and all of the team - @iseulthowlett @rossbartley, Aideen O’Su, Paul Finan, @outerlimitspost and all! Available on RTÉ and BBC Players. Plus international virtual screening coming soon - birdsongfilm.com for screenings. Huge thanks as always to @CNaM_ie @rte @GrainneMcAleer

Have to say am quite enjoying these quick little line sketches at the mo, definitely good for practising observation from life. #pensketch

Very exciting that BIRDSONG will have its UK TV Premiere on Weds night! BBC Four, 9pm. Please pass it on to any folks you think might like to see it! "A Stirring Overture," The Sunday Times. "Visually Stunning," The Examiner The documentary was made in association with @rte and @CNaM_ie bbc.co.uk/programmes/m00…

Had to have these pretty close to be able to see them without wearing them! 😄 #dailysketch

Just a jumper hanging on a hanger. It had this whaffle knit texture throughout, but I ran out of time and patience to draw all the lines, so hopefully you get the idea. ;-> #pensketch

This little nutcracker was the first thing I sketched in my new sketchbook at the start of Jan this year when we still had the xmas decs up. #quicksketch

Thank you to my lovely friend Helen for giving me this sketch book. I had fallen out of the habit of sketching lately, and I hadn't realised how much I miss it! Will post up any that come out vaguely ok... others shall stay hidden away in the book forever ;-> #sketchbook

Such a great evening at the inaugural Sir William Orpen Prize 2025! Was so thrilled to have made the shortlist, huge congrats to the winners, and thank you to the organisers and judges, there was so much amazing art in the room! #orpenprize2025

And now for something different! I have a real urge to focus on portraits/figures right now, so am trying out lots of ideas in the studio. Here's the first little finished one, love to know what you think. (Amazing reference imagery from @diana_jean_o )

@NewIrishArt Thanks so much!

@socallaghanart Lovely Image, well captured

Love trying to capture personality with paint. ⁠ Commissions slots now available. Drop me a DM if you have a special painting in mind, or for more info see sharonocallaghan.com/commissions (link in bio). #commissionsnowopen

Capturing a moment of adolescence. ⁠ Commissions book open, feel free to message me with any Qs, or see sharonocallaghan.com/commissions (link in bio). #commissions

Most recent commission, completed end of last year, now hanging in it's new home. Commissions book for 2025 now open and ready for bookings! If you have a special painting in mind I’d love to hear from you, or you can find out more at sharonocallaghan.com/commissions #commissionsnowopen

So very delighted to be shortlisted for the first Sir William Orpen Prize! Such great news and really looking forward to the exhibition in January. #orpenprize #selfportrait @SirWilliamOrpen

Last few 'Welcome Home' prints left in stock – unframed (€75) delivered in tube... or framed (€110) available for collection from Dublin 5. Last orders for Xmas delivery in Ireland 18th Dec! Link in bio or DM me here #lastxmasorders