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2011: PUTTING A (LIP) GLOSS ON GEORGIA'S PORTRAIT. The Diary, Irish Independent. August 2011. We've all grown used to seeing model Georgia Salpa in the papers. Well, next month the Irish-Greek goddess will be seen on canvas in an art exhibition Fashion On Canvas. However, artist responsible Niall O'Loughlin said he was "shocked" to be dragged into the speculation surrounding the 26-year-old's luscious lips. Some commentators have suggested that Georgia has recently undergone lip injections. But the Celebrity Salon star is claiming it's all down to lip gloss. Dunboyne-based artist O'Loughlin completed his study several weeks before the controversy erupted...

Presidential portrait? Niall O'Loughlin's caricature of Gay Byrne. 2011: BATTLE FOR THE ÁRAS IS A TRUE TEST OF CARICATURE.  Irish Independent. April 2011. One of the features of the State dining rooms in Áras an Uachtaráin is a series of portraits of past presidents. Traditionally, the studies by contemporary Irish artists are commissioned after the incumbent leaves office. However, Dunboyne artist Niall O'Loughlin has already jumped the gun by offering this cheeky likeness to officials in the Phoenix Park before Gay Byrne is elected President, or even announces his candidature in the Áras race. "I'm all for Gaybo. What I've done...

2011: HE'S SOME CARICATURE...GAME O'BAMA GETS DOWN WITH THE LADS.  Weekend Review. Irish Independent. April 2011 This week saw a US security team checking out Moneygall ahead of the visit by Barack Obama. A good thing too because Irish artist Niall O'Loughlin has imagined the kind of scenario that might unfold if the US president escaped his G-Men to enjoy a 'hooley' with locals. Barack getting stuck into the Guinness and Barack having a smoke and a pint with a local, who it should be said looks like a close relation. "I think Barack could get very chilled out if...

2010: SKETCHING MR RYAN - A TRIBUTE TO TUBS.  Weekend Review, Irish Independent. 11th September 2010. An attack on Ryan Tubridy has inspired a Waterford artist to come to his defence. Two weeks ago, the RTE star revealed how he had been kicked and physically assaulted by two thugs while walking down the street. Among those incensed was Waterford artist David Hennessy who has created a tribute to the man from Montrose. "In the last 12 months, Ryan Tubridy has taken on The Late Late Show. He's taken over Gerry Ryan's show for RTE on the radio. He comes across...

Smile: Niall's caricature of the royal couple, and Amy and Brian. 2011: ARTIST DOES ROARING TRADE FROM (ALMOST PICTURE PREFECT COUPLE. 'The Diary' - Irish Independent 2011. There will be no escape from the royal wedding on April 29 (2011). But one Irish artist has turned the nuptials at Westminister Abbey into a money spinner. At £40 (eur45), Dunboyne artist Niall O'Loughlin is doing a roaring trade in royal caricatures. "I did them for a wedding fair then put them on my website. I was amazed when I started getting all these orders in from the UK, "Niall told The...