Richard O'Connor

Richard is a self-taught artist, originally from Consett in County Durham, now living in the village of Westruther in the Scottish Borders. 

He works mostly in watercolour and soft pastels, painting in response to his constantly changing surroundings - from the blooms in the garden to the seasonal changes in the rural landscape, the wild open spaces and rugged drama of the coast. 

Richard works both plein air and in the studio, striving to catch an echo of the energy and movement present in the landscape.

He finds painting a great source of joy, which deepens his appreciation of the gift of wonder and awe, inspired by the rich Borders country.

See more of Richard's work below.

Please contact him for more information

Email:  roconnorart@gmail.com


Shiants

Smailholm Tower (January)

Byreness (July)

Whisky and Tomatoes

St Cuthbert's Way to Wooler

(awarded The Louisa Waterford Prize 2024)

Carolside (January)

Dunstanburgh Castle

Hyndberry (February)

Twinlaw Cairns (May)

Flass (October)

Crag Lough (July)

Pilgrims' Path (November)