PORTRAIT OF THE ARTIST Meet

AIRO AWARDS Jason O’Ceannobháin

FEATURING KILDARE MAN COMMISSIONED TO CREATE THE AIRO AWARD PIECES THIS YEAR

Jason O’Ceannobháin is a wildlife, equine and portrait artist working and living in Kildare, Ireland.

Born in Dublin 1982, Jason’s young talents were nurtured and encouraged by his close family. He studied at Salesian College Celbridge and continued to Ballyfermot College of Further Education where he received a B.A. (Hons) Degree in art and animation.

Jason has expanded his skills in animal and portrait studies for over twenty- ve years. Working primarily in acrylic, pencil and charcoal, his technique is characterized by a close attention to detail and realism to accurately capture his subjects and their surroundings.

As a wildlife enthusiast Jason’s work is strongly in uenced by Ireland’s native animals and rolling landscapes. He collects his research through eldwork photography across the country allowing him to not only obtain the reference material needed, but to study his subjects in their natural environment.

Jason is a professional artist and has completed countless commissions for clients from all over the world. His work has been displayed in numerous galleries and auctioneers across the U.K. and Ireland. He continues to work in his hometown, Celbridge, Co. Kildare and when not in his studio he enjoys the quiet rural village life.

Clockwise from top: Into the light; Helios; The Kingdom of Kerry; Sionnaigh ag Codladh.

If you would like to commission a painting from Jason, visit www.jocartstudio.com or email, jason@jocartstudio.com