CanAnyone tell me about the Painter,DesmondO'Hagan?

Answer 1

esmond O'Hagan was born in Wiesbaden, Germany, in 1959, and was raised in the United States. He enjoys working in several mediums including watercolor, acrylics, charcoal, pen-and-ink, and monotypes; but his primary focus is pastels and oils. He feels that experimenting with a variety of mediums has helped him appreciate many different forms of art. This in turn enhances his own work. Constantly challenging himself has translated into a successful career in fine art encompassing several one-man shows and participation in group exhibitions across America including Denver Rotary Club's "Artists of America", Colorado Governor's Invitational Art Show, The Pastel Society of America, and the Salmugundi Club in New York City. O'Hagan has also participated in group exhibitions in Japan, China, and France. He is a Master Pastelist with the Pastel Society of America, and is listed in Who's Who in American Art and Who's Who in America. O'Hagan has won awards at the Pastel Society of America's annual shows in New York City including the Mrs. Pearl Kalikow Award, Hudson Valley Art Association Award, and the Connecticut Pastel Society Award. He has also won the George Innes, Jr. Memorial Award from the Salmagundi Club. At the 1999 International Association of Pastel Societies Exhibition held in Albuquerque, New Mexico, O'Hagan was awarded the Prix'd Pastel Award (Best of Show). In May 2005, he was inducted into the International Association of Pastel Societies' "Master Circle".

Answer 2

Prominent among the qualities that make Desmond O'Hagan's art distinctive is the variety and uniqueness to be found in what he paints. And this is very much by design. For it is his experience that originality in the selection of subject matter is an essential ingredient in producing art that is fresh and spontaneous. In addition to these qualities, it is important to him that each painting exhibit such artistic fundamentals as sound structure, exciting design, and harmonious color. His unique painting style has been evolving from a very young age and can be described as a style that enlists the viewer in the interpretation of details loosely portrayed. O'Hagan possesses the versatility to paint any subject, and the subjects he enjoys most to paint range widely from figurative and interiors to urban paintings and street scenes.

Answer 3

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