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Stephen Rooney

Artist

Original paintings in a variety of mediums — landscapes and occasional portraits taken on request.

Evening Whispers — original watercolour by Stephen Rooney, a river beneath a pink evening sky

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The latest original watercolours — 10% off with the launch sale

Pheasants and sheep — Watercolour on paper by Stephen Rooney — Pheasants and sheepWatercolour on paper14 × 10 in£150.00£135.00

October swell, Donegal — Watercolour on paper by Stephen Rooney — October swell, DonegalWatercolour on paper8 × 6 in£70.00£63.00

Towards the Mournes from Slieve Croob — Watercolour on paper by Stephen Rooney — Towards the Mournes from Slieve CroobWatercolour on paper14 × 10 in£150.00

Golden hour — Watercolour on paper by Stephen Rooney — Golden hourWatercolour on paper18 × 12 in£250.00£225.00

Lost in snow — Watercolour on paper by Stephen Rooney — Lost in snowWatercolour on paper18 × 12 in£250.00£225.00

Selected work

Originals and prints shown are available to buy unless marked Sold. Use “Buy this piece” to send me the details — choose posted delivery (postage confirmed by return) or collection in person, and pay by bank transfer or in person.

Stepping Stones across the Kilkeel River at Hanna's Close, Kilkeel — Watercolour on paper by Stephen Rooney — Stepping Stones across the Kilkeel River at Hanna's Close, KilkeelWatercolour on paper18 × 24 inOriginal · available£250.00£225.00

Kearney Point looking towards the Mournes — Watercolour on paper by Stephen Rooney — Kearney Point looking towards the MournesWatercolour on paper14 × 10 inOriginal · available£150.00£135.00

Hay Bales in landscape — Watercolour on paper by Stephen Rooney — Hay Bales in landscapeWatercolour on paper14 × 10 inOriginal · available£150.00£135.00

Harbour Breeze — Watercolour on paper by Stephen Rooney — Harbour BreezeWatercolour on paper14 × 10 inOriginal · available£150.00£135.00

Trawler Sketch — Pen & wash · 2024 by Stephen Rooney — Trawler SketchPen & wash · 20248 × 6 inSketchbook study£70.00£63.00

At Anchor — Pen & wash · 2022 by Stephen Rooney — At AnchorPen & wash · 20228 × 6 inSketchbook study£70.00£63.00

Greencastle Tugs — Giclée print on archival paper by Stephen Rooney — Greencastle TugsGiclée print on archival paper16 × 11 inPrint · available£50.00£45.00

As the Rain Clears — Oil on canvas by Stephen Rooney — As the Rain ClearsOil on canvas24 × 20 inOriginal · available£250.00£225.00

Secret Garden — Watercolour on paper by Stephen Rooney — Secret GardenWatercolour on paper8 × 6 inOriginal · available£70.00£63.00

Summer's End — Watercolour on paper by Stephen Rooney — Summer's EndWatercolour on paper8 × 6 inOriginal · available£70.00£63.00

The Long Walk Home — Watercolour on paper by Stephen Rooney — The Long Walk HomeWatercolour on paper8 × 6 inOriginal · available£70.00£63.00

A Quiet Corner — Watercolour on paper by Stephen Rooney — A Quiet CornerWatercolour on paper8 × 6 inOriginal · available£70.00£63.00

Purple Heather at Hare’s Gap — Watercolour on paper by Stephen Rooney — Purple Heather at Hare’s GapWatercolour on paper14 × 11 inOriginal · available£150.00£135.00

Sky full of Snow — Watercolour on paper by Stephen Rooney — Sky full of SnowWatercolour on paper8 × 6 inOriginal · available£70.00£63.00

Dancing with the Bumblebees — Watercolour on paper by Stephen Rooney — Dancing with the BumblebeesWatercolour on paper8 × 6 inOriginal · available£70.00£63.00

After the Rain - Mill River at Ben Crom — Watercolour on paper by Stephen Rooney — After the Rain - Mill River at Ben CromWatercolour on paper14 × 11 inOriginal · available£175.00£157.50

Calves in Winter - Mourne Mountains — Watercolour on paper by Stephen Rooney — Calves in Winter - Mourne MountainsWatercolour on paper8 × 6 inOriginal · available£70.00£63.00

Bringing the Flock Home — Watercolour on paper by Stephen Rooney — Bringing the Flock HomeWatercolour on paper8 × 6 inSold£70.00

Finding Home — Pen & watercolour by Stephen Rooney — Finding HomePen & watercolour8 × 6 inSold£70.00

Fox in the Snow — Pen & watercolour by Stephen Rooney — Fox in the SnowPen & watercolour8 × 6 inSold£70.00

Whispering Waters — Watercolour on paper by Stephen Rooney — Whispering WatersWatercolour on paper8 × 6 inSold£70.00

The Cove, Carrickfinn — Watercolour on paper by Stephen Rooney — The Cove, CarrickfinnWatercolour on paper8 × 6 inSold£70.00

Sheep at Glassdrumman — Watercolour on paper by Stephen Rooney — Sheep at GlassdrummanWatercolour on paper8 × 6 inSold£70.00

Mourne Flock — Watercolour on paper by Stephen Rooney — Mourne FlockWatercolour on paper8 × 6 inSold£70.00

Cottage Garden and Robin — Watercolour on paper by Stephen Rooney — Cottage Garden and RobinWatercolour on paper8 × 6 inSold£70.00

Old Road, Spelga — Watercolour on paper by Stephen Rooney — Old Road, SpelgaWatercolour on paper14 × 10 inSold£150.00

August Glory, Greencastle — Watercolour on paper by Stephen Rooney — August Glory, GreencastleWatercolour on paper14 × 10 inSold£150.00

Old Farmstead — Watercolour on paper by Stephen Rooney — Old FarmsteadWatercolour on paper8 × 6 inSold£70.00

Cottage near Mamore Gap, Donegal — Watercolour on paper by Stephen Rooney — Cottage near Mamore Gap, DonegalWatercolour on paper8 × 6 inSold£70.00

Boat Strand, Carrickfinn, Donegal — Watercolour on paper by Stephen Rooney — Boat Strand, Carrickfinn, DonegalWatercolour on paper8 × 6 inSold£70.00

Country Lane in snow — Watercolour on paper by Stephen Rooney — Country Lane in snowWatercolour on paper14 × 10 inSold£150.00

February Trees, Seaforde, County Down — Pen & watercolour · 2024 by Stephen Rooney — February Trees, Seaforde, County DownPen & watercolour · 20248 × 6 inSold£70.00

Snowfall — Watercolour on paper by Stephen Rooney — SnowfallWatercolour on paper16 × 12 inSold£220.00

Mist and Snow — Watercolour on paper by Stephen Rooney — Mist and SnowWatercolour on paper14 × 10 inSold£150.00

The Old Trawler, Aaranmore Island, County Donegal — Pen & watercolour · mounted by Stephen Rooney — The Old Trawler, Aaranmore Island, County DonegalPen & watercolour · mounted14 × 10 inSold£150.00

Coulghmore Stone, Rostrever — Oil on canvas by Stephen Rooney — Coulghmore Stone, RostreverOil on canvas40 × 27 inSold£600.00

Annalong Harbour — Oil on canvas by Stephen Rooney — Annalong HarbourOil on canvas50 × 30 inSold£950.00

The Allotment — Oil on canvas by Stephen Rooney — The AllotmentOil on canvas12 × 8 inSold£150.00

Cottage Bouquet — Watercolour on paper by Stephen Rooney — Cottage BouquetWatercolour on paper8 × 6 inSold£70.00

Three Chickens and Blackbird — Watercolour on paper by Stephen Rooney — Three Chickens and BlackbirdWatercolour on paper8 × 6 inSold£70.00

Slieve Binnian, Mourne Mountains — Watercolour on paper by Stephen Rooney — Slieve Binnian, Mourne MountainsWatercolour on paper14 × 10 inSold£150.00

Wildflowers in Watering can — Watercolour on paper by Stephen Rooney — Wildflowers in Watering canWatercolour on paper8 × 6 inSold£70.00

Soft impressions — Watercolour on paper by Stephen Rooney — Soft impressionsWatercolour on paper8 × 6 inSold£70.00

The Gardeners Assistant — Watercolour on paper by Stephen Rooney — The Gardeners AssistantWatercolour on paper8 × 6 inSold£70.00

In Seek of Shelter — Watercolour on paper by Stephen Rooney — In Seek of ShelterWatercolour on paper14 × 11 inSold£150.00

Evening Whispers — Watercolour on paper by Stephen Rooney — Evening WhispersWatercolour on paper24 × 18 inSold£475.00

Stephen Rooney's studio table with brushes, palette and a landscape in progress

About

The studio

I am an artist working across a broad range of subjects, styles and traditional painting mediums.

While landscapes and the natural world remain a particular source of inspiration, my practice also encompasses portraiture, wildlife, commissions and more varied subjects. I work in watercolour, oils, acrylics and pastel, allowing the character of each subject to guide the medium and approach.

My work is rooted in observation — colour, atmosphere, texture, light and the small details that give a subject its character.

Whether painting a familiar landscape, a cherished portrait or something entirely different, each piece is created by hand and with a considered, personal approach.

Stephen

Commissions

A portrait, quietly

Portraits of people, pets and places, in watercolour, oil or any style you prefer. Three simple steps.

(1)
A conversation
Tell me about the person, the place, or the moment — and the mood you'd like to capture.
(2)
A reference
Send a few photographs in light you love. I'll sketch and agree size, medium and price before any brush moves.
(3)
The handover
I paint in stages and share progress along the way, then finish, frame if you wish, and hand it over.

Stephen Rooney

New this week

Selected work

The studio

A portrait, quietly

A conversation

A reference

The handover