Patrick O'Rourke

Over the last five years I have been actively involved in production and teaching of Fine Art. Since studying fine art at Staffordshire University graduating with B.A Hons in 2005, I have taken part in a number of group exhibitions (both in Australia, and the U.K) arts festivals, workshops and successful solo shows. During this time I spent a year working as artist in residence at St Stanislaus' College, in Bathurst and retuned to England to train to be a Teacher of Art and Design. Over the last two years I have maintained a studio based practise by producing commissioned portraits and murals in Manchester, England. At the start of this year, I left Manchester to live in Sydney with my partner and have continued to produce portraits and teach.

Post Graduate Certificate in Education (PGCE)
In Post Compulsory Education and Training
(equivalent Postgraduate Cert IV in Education)
Manchester Metropolitan University, Manchester, UK
Full Pass


B.A (hons) Fine Art
Staffordshire University, Staffordshire, U.K


G.N.V.Q Art and design: Level Intermediate
A.V.C.E Art and design: Level Advanced
Hugh Baird College , Liverpool, UK
Distinction