Watercolors
O’Callahan’s watercolor paintings are quick sketches of interesting compositions and scenes he saw before him. With a surety of handling, he lays down a wash of colors to achieve a lyrical satisfying result. Upon viewing the painted scene, one can sense the momentary activities and moods he tried to capture.
As typical with O’Callahan’s paintings, the emotional content covers a wide range, with scenes being quiet and lonely at times, and other times filled with activity. The viewer shares the fresh insight and sense of discovery that he creatively recorded wherever he traveled.
