Website updated: 09/04/2012

Irish artist, Frank O’Dea, is achieving a growing recognition from art buyers in Ireland and internationally with his works in private and public collections in the UK, Switzerland, Germany, Japan, USA and Australia.

Frank works from his studio based in Clontarf and at his art gallery - Balla Bán Art Gallery, located in Dublin’s Westbury Mall (off Grafton Street) . Working with oils he has developed his own unique style where bright colours and simplicity are featured in his paintings. Regular themes include musicians, fashion models, lovers, and cafe/bar scenes and some quirky subject matters of everyday life as well as abstract works.

Click on any painting image to get further details. View other original paintings by Frank O’Dea by clicking on the buttons on right hand side of screen. “Paintings Sold” button displays just some images of previous paintings sold.

Frank exhibits his works at Balla Bán Art Gallery (unit 10, Westbury Mall, Off Grafton Street, Dublin 2). He also exhibits at the November Art Fair Showcase in the RDS, Ballsbridge, Dublin and at the People’s Gallery Outdoor Exhibition, Stephens Green, Dublin, every June, August and September. His works also sell at Kennys Gallery, Lahinch and occassionaly through a number of fine art auction houses in Dublin and Cork.

A limited number of his paintings can also be viewed/purchased at “D Four Urban Cafe”, Upper Baggot Street, Dublin 4, and at “Il Fico” Italian Restaurant, Chatham Row (off Grafton Street) - two doors down from ‘Butlers Cafe’.

“Guitar Riff” (2011)
Oil on Canvas Board €375

“On the Catwalk” (2011)
Oil on Canvas 76cm x 50cm (30×20 inches) €450

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Balla Bán (which is the Irish for ‘white wall’) is a Fine Art Gallery is located in the Westbury Mall, off Grafton Street in the heart of Dublin City. The Gallery has been set up by Irish artist, Frank O’Dea, to provide quality, diverse and affordable works of art from both emerging and established contemporary Irish artists.

The gallery is open from Tuesday to Saturday 10am to 6pm (and to 7pm on Thursdays). Please feel free to drop in anytime to have a look and ask questions about any of the artists on display. Artists on display include Graham Knuttel, Markey Robinson, John Skelton, Norman Teeling, Terry Bradley, Roy Wallace, Annie Robinson, Peter Dee, William Hulhall, Tom Byrne, Frank O’Dea, Piet Slieus, John Morris, Jonathan Knuttel, Mark Baker, FINK, Jonathan Barry, and others. Prices start from as little as eur50. Drop in for a coffee and a little browse in Ireland’s smallest art gallery!

“Move Closer” (2011)
Oil on Canvas 36cm x 46cm

“The Interval Act” (2011) Oil on canvas 183 x 120cm (6ft x 4ft) Eur 2500

Click on the links to the right to see a selection of Frank’s paintings. To purchase any of the paintings on the website or for further details or commission requests, please email frank@allireland.com or phone/text 087 6622234 (from Ireland) or +353 87 6622234 (outside Ireland).

If you wish to receive email updates on exhibitions that Frank will be displaying at or other news updates and free art shows tickets/invites - please email frank@allireland.com