Owners Spotlight: Gary O’Brien
I’m Gary O’Brien, the proud owner of Gary O’Brien Fine Art.
I would like to welcome you to my website and hope you enjoy my art.
It’s a collection of painting, drawing and illustration which has been many years in the making and now finally available online to everyone.
With over 20 years as a professional Animator and with experience in graphic design, the artistic journey would not be possible without the fundamental enjoyment and passion for painting. My approach when creating art is to capture the most lifelike, natural version of the subject matter which for me is in the details. I could spend hours, probably more than what most people would have the patience for, trying to attain every detail. When each section of detail comes together cohesively, that’s what makes the subject come to life on the canvas. As much as I enjoy creating the piece, I equally enjoy it when viewers pore over the art eyeing all the details, fully engaged in what they see. I want the viewer to know that great care has been taken in delivering my best effort in sharing the visual image.
My latest piece is the portrait of Gord Downie, singer of The Tragically Hip. This is a very special painting to me as it was a labour of love in creating it and because of the response that it received. The reaction to this particular artwork was overwhelming to say the least. With over 2.8 million views on LinkedIn alone (not including Facebook or Instagram) the feedback definitely caught me by surprise. It garnered so much attention that The Tragically Hip and the Gord Downie Estate took notice as the painting was worthy of a certificate of authenticity recognized by the Downie family. I couldn’t believe it !!! Within weeks I had hundreds of customers wanting a print, but with no store to shop in. Therefore, the garyobrienfineart.com online store was born. For those that have bought prints already, I am very grateful for your interest. For those that are still looking to order I look forward to hearing from you.
With today’s online tools, it’s much more efficient in finding the right audience, market my artwork and have the prints delivered right to your door. With a variety of sizes and materials, there is something within everyone’s price range. I invite you to visit the online store and take a look around.
Thanks
Gary