JADE GALLERY Pengerkatu 25, Helsinki, Finland presents 'Thoughts and Stories' An Art Exhibition by    ALAN HOGAN 1.- 30.11.2011   A selection of paintings by artist Alan Hogan, most of which have a little story to tell.  Each painting may also hold an individual interpretation for you the viewer.   Find this event on Facebook   www.alanhogano.webs.com   [Announcement - Alan Hogan - 4Ko - 2011]

Hi I'm Alan Hogan, and I live in a small town called Karis (Karjaa in Finnish) in southern Finland.  I have been interested in painting since a young age. I was born in Ireland and I spent all of my school years in an all-boy school. Art was not encouraged much during my time as a student but I persisted to continue with it whether as a profession or a hobby. After graduating from art college in Ireland I spent many years making a living in the print industry before moving to Finland. This is where I have now re-ignited my passion for art and painting. I now work full-time as an artist from my home studio here in Finland. It's been a long and sometimes difficult journey, but I am confident and happy with my work right now. I want to share my work with you here and I hope you enjoy what you see.  ... I want to thank everyone who has encouraged me to continue to paint and I am very grateful for all your comments!!! Here's a video of my work, old and new. And below that you will find a video timelapse of me painting one of my latest works called 'Master and Servant'. Enjoy!!    Alan Hogan - Old and new artwork by Dub567      Work in Progress - Alan Hogan, Finland by Dub567 [Biography - Alan Hogan - 4Ko]