J. O`Donovan

Welcome to the on-line gallery of Joe O’Donovan. Born Limerick, Ireland.

Self-taught artist & poet.

Why do I paint? I paint out of love for life, I get lost in a world of color, form and texture.  I wonder at where my imagination will take me each time I consider an idea for a painting.  I often reflect on my childhood years, moments with my mother  talking about my day or hers, while the oven sends out a warming scent of hot milk and burnt sugar from the rice pudding lying there.  Or, maybe a summers day with friends sitting crossed legged on the cool grass, discussing "important" issues and trying to put the world to right.  Possibly the lovers at the train station, holding on to that last moment, while the smoke, fleetingly conceals the sadness on their faces.  What about those teenage years that seemed to go on far too long.  So many treasures to draw on and far too many to keep only for ones self. 

I would say my greatest pleasure is sharing my work with others.  I hope you enjoy your visit and please come again.

Best Wishes

Joseph O’Donovan.

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Contact me at odonovanjoe@hotmail.co.uk.