2025
Artist Comments
Acrobats and circus performers with their lively gestures and colorful outfits fascinate artist Patrick O’Boyle. Through simple shapes, this painting depicts an abstract rendition of the view above the circus. Colors glow off each other while collage elements create texture within the piece.
About the Artist
Artist Patrick O'Boyle creates striking abstracts in glowing neon colors, rarely using reference material beyond his own thoughts and dreams. "I work instinctively, letting the materials and process guide me," says Patrick. He always works in series of five, revisiting and reworking each piece at the end until they feel complete. Using brushes with extra-long handles, he paints from a distance, allowing him to view the evolution of the entire composition—from a single color to a vibrant array. Primarily a studio artist, Patrick works from his light-filled space above his garage, complete with an office and seating area. Outside of painting, he is a dedicated real estate rental business owner, a passionate youth soccer coach, and a family man who treasures time with his wife and three children.
Words that describe this painting: colorful, circus, bright, collage, texture, abstract, modern , mixed media artwork, yellow
Circus Tents
Patrick O'Boyle
Acrylic paint, paper, and gel medium on stretched canvas
Finished white edges
Varnished and Ready to hang
One-of-a-kind
Signed on back
2025
10 in. h x 10 in. w x 1.5 in. d
1 lbs. 0 oz.
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