Stephen Gallagher, born in 1988 in Co. Tyrone, was formally trained as an architect in Belfast and has worked in offices in Ireland, New Zealand and Australia. He now works full time as a professional fine artist specialising in Canine Oil Portraiture.

His work employs the ‘Alla Prima’ technique also known as the Direct Method, bringing a fresh and ‘alive’ aesthetic to his paintings. He has a growing international fan base and has held exhibitions in Australia and N.Ireland with private collectors worldwide.

Stephen has also worked closely with dog rescue organisations in Australia and N. Ireland (AWLQ, AlmostHomeNI), using his art to raise awareness about the plight of unwanted dogs and encouraging people to adopt.

Exhibitions

2023 Solo Show, A Hound's Dream, Gallery One, Belfast

2019 Old Mates, The Dirty Onion, Belfast

2018 Group Exhibition, The Village Art Gallery, N. Ireland

2017 Solo Exhibition - Old Munitions Factory, Reload Espresso, Brisbane Australia
Open Studio - Salisbury Studios, Brisbane Australia
Solo Exhibition - Black Lab Coffee, Brisbane Australia
Solo Exhibition - Royal International Convention Centre, Brisbane Australia

2016 Group Exhibition -The Corridor Gallery, Brisbane, Australia
Group Exhibition – Hanasho West End, Brisbane Australia