Desmond O'Hagan

Desmond O'Hagan was born in Wiesbaden, Germany, and was raised in the United States. He enjoys working in several mediums, but his primary focus is in oils and pastels. He is a Master Pastelist with the Pastel Society of America, a member of Oil Painters of America, and is listed in Who's Who in American Art, and Who's Who in America. His paintings have been featured in several one man shows nationally, and group shows in Japan, China, France, and across the United States. O'Hagan has won several awards at the Pastel Society of America's annual shows in New York City. He has also won the George Innes, Jr. Memorial Award from the Salmagundi Club (NYC). At the 1999 International Association of Pastel Societies Exhibition held in Albuquerque, New Mexico, O'Hagan was awarded the Prix'd Pastel Award (Best of Show). In May of 2005, O'Hagan was inducted into the International Association of Pastel Societies' "Masters Circle".