Stephen Bennett, originally from London, worked as a visualiser/illustrator on the accounts of companies such as British Airways, Cadbury’s, B.P. etc. and was part of award-winning creative teams while working for Saatchi & Saatchi and other top agencies. Stephen then left advertising in 1992 to follow his lifelong ambition of living and working as a painter. Having left the constraints of the commercial world behind him, Stephen set out to find his own way of painting. Drawing his inspiration from the people and landscape around him he has developed a vigorous and expressive style. Stephen enjoys working in a variety of media including acrylic, oil pastel, mixed media and gouache. The subject matter of his work is varied, including both figurative paintings and landscapes but he has a special interest in people in their day to day activities. His reputation has grown and he is now an established exhibitor in galleries throughout Ireland and his paintings are now included in private collections worldwide.
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![[ 1Portrait_of_Brian_Friel.jpg: Portrait of Brian Friel<BR>Acrylic on Board 30 x 22 ]](http://www.kinsale-art-gallery.ie/cgi-bin/index.cgi?gal=2&opt=gal&id=1Portrait_of_Brian_Friel.jpg&ind=1)
Portrait of Brian Friel Acrylic on Board 30 x 22  |
![[ Dscn0386.jpg: The Drinkers<BR>Acrylic on Board 30 x 24 - SOLD ]](http://www.kinsale-art-gallery.ie/cgi-bin/index.cgi?gal=2&opt=gal&id=Dscn0386.jpg&ind=1)
The Drinkers Acrylic on Board 30 x 24 - SOLD  |
![[ Dscn0535.jpg: Just like old times<BR>Acrylic on Board 33 x 23 - SOLD ]](http://www.kinsale-art-gallery.ie/cgi-bin/index.cgi?gal=2&opt=gal&id=Dscn0535.jpg&ind=1)
Just like old times Acrylic on Board 33 x 23 - SOLD  |
![[ P6270011_large.jpg: At the shows<BR>Mixed Media 17 x 13 - SOLD ]](http://www.kinsale-art-gallery.ie/cgi-bin/index.cgi?gal=2&opt=gal&id=P6270011_large.jpg&ind=1)
At the shows Mixed Media 17 x 13 - SOLD  |
![[ bennett_stephen_crowded_bar.jpg: Crowded bar<BR>Mixed media 24 x 18 - SOLD ]](http://www.kinsale-art-gallery.ie/cgi-bin/index.cgi?gal=2&opt=gal&id=bennett_stephen_crowded_bar.jpg&ind=1)
Crowded bar Mixed media 24 x 18 - SOLD  |
![[ bennett_stephen_having_a_drink.jpg: Having a drink<BR>Mixed media 24 x 18 - SOLD ]](http://www.kinsale-art-gallery.ie/cgi-bin/index.cgi?gal=2&opt=gal&id=bennett_stephen_having_a_drink.jpg&ind=1)
Having a drink Mixed media 24 x 18 - SOLD  |
![[ bennett_stephen_herding_the_calf.jpg: Herding the calf<BR>Acrylic on Board 15 x 12 - SOLD ]](http://www.kinsale-art-gallery.ie/cgi-bin/index.cgi?gal=2&opt=gal&id=bennett_stephen_herding_the_calf.jpg&ind=1)
Herding the calf Acrylic on Board 15 x 12 - SOLD  |
![[ bennett_stephen_horse_traders.jpg: Horse Traders<BR>Acrylic on Board 15 x 12 - SOLD ]](http://www.kinsale-art-gallery.ie/cgi-bin/index.cgi?gal=2&opt=gal&id=bennett_stephen_horse_traders.jpg&ind=1)
Horse Traders Acrylic on Board 15 x 12 - SOLD  |
![[ bennett_stephen_thursday_morning_drinkers.jpg: Thursday morning drinkers<BR>Mixed Media 18 x 13 - SOLD ]](http://www.kinsale-art-gallery.ie/cgi-bin/index.cgi?gal=2&opt=gal&id=bennett_stephen_thursday_morning_drinkers.jpg&ind=1)
Thursday morning drinkers Mixed Media 18 x 13 - SOLD  |
![[ stone_builder.jpg: Stone Builder<BR>Acrylic on Board 12 x 16 - SOLD ]](http://www.kinsale-art-gallery.ie/cgi-bin/index.cgi?gal=2&opt=gal&id=stone_builder.jpg&ind=1)
Stone Builder Acrylic on Board 12 x 16 - SOLD  |
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