Internal Combustion Painting

Linda O’Neill’s art is a heartfelt exploration of nature, color, and emotion, deeply rooted in her Northern California upbringing and enriched by a family legacy of creativity. With a grandfather who combined art and medicine, Linda’s passion for artistic expression was nurtured from an early age, leading her to formal studies at Dominican University in California. Her artistic journey began in the realm of digital art at Industrial Light + Magic, a division of LucasFilm, where she honed her skills in a cutting-edge environment. Yet, it was her eventual return to traditional abstract painting, sparked by a move to Colorado, that allowed her to fully embrace a tactile, layered creative process. Influenced by masters such as Cy Twombly and Joan Mitchell, Linda seeks to convey raw emotion through a vibrant interplay of color, texture, and form. Her unique technique blends acrylics, mixed media, collage, and sketching tools, driven by intuition and subconscious impulses. Music accompanies each work, infusing her process with rhythm and energy. This approach results in evocative pieces that resonate widely, earning recognition through awards across the United States and international acclaim, including features in Florence Contemporary Gallery’s "50 Artists to Discover 2025," the Art Folio Annual, Emergo Art Magazine, Scotland’s "The Stories of Nine Artists and Creativity," and Vogue UK. At the heart of Linda’s art is a commitment to connecting with audiences through a universal visual language. Her work invites comfort and reflection, embodying the transformative power of creativity to inspire and heal.