Don O'Neill

09/20/2026

We’re happy to announce that a selection of Don O’Neill giclée prints is now available at Frenchie’s Flowers in the Brockton Arcade, located at 6730 Brockton Avenue in Riverside. Frenchie’s Flowers is a full-service flower shop offering beautiful floral arrangements, custom designs, gift baskets, and much more. Stop by to explore the shop and see the Don O’Neill prints in person!

08/20/2026

In this video, we explore Riverside County Courthouse, a stunning watercolor painting by Don O'Neill, AWS. This artwork captures one of Riverside's most iconic landmarks and showcases Don's signature style in depicting California's historic architecture. Located at 3050 Main Street, Riverside, CA, this courthouse stands as a testament to California’s rich heritage. Join us as we delve into the details and artistry of this memorable piece.

If you like this painting you, check out the giclee print at https://www.dononeill.com/riverside-county-court-house/

This was originally uploaded on Riley O'Neill's youtube channel in 2024 and is a reupload here on the Don O'Neill AWS Facebook. If you would like to see the entire series go see it at https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLnLhqGwnnlVKQYuCILifDAHGuuPPHIpn6

10/23/2025

Just posted a new video about Don O’Neill’s watercolor Arctic Wait — a powerful piece from the last year of his life. If you’ve been enjoying these painting breakdowns, come check it out!

In this video, I take a close look at Arctic Wait, a 2006 watercolor painting by Riverside, California–based artist Don O’Neill AWS. Painted just a year befo...

04/03/2025

Want to learn a bit more about Don O'Neill's work, watch our newest video about the Downtown Mall Riverside!

In this video, we go back home to Riverside, California for a vintage look at the watercolor painting, Downtown Mall, Riverside by watercolor artist Don O'...

03/26/2025

Hey folks, we have a new video showcasing Sunset Sea Rock!

Discover Sunset Sea Rock, an exquisite watercolor by Riverside-based artist Don O'Neill AWS (1924–2007).This captivating seascape draws inspiration from an u...

02/25/2025

Don O’Neill is a watercolor pioneer and a civic legend. His unique vision of our city is an enduring treasure.

11/21/2024

✨ “Canal Tie Up, Venice” by Don O’Neill AWS ✨

This stunning watercolor captures the timeless beauty of Venice’s iconic canals, brought to life through Don’s masterful use of value, color, and detail.

Want to dive deeper into the story behind this painting? 🎨 Check out our latest video on YouTube by ! 🎥 In the video, Riley explores the concepts of value, color temperature, and figures, while revealing the photo reference Don used to create this masterpiece.

🔗 Watch it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GBZVsqXOGnU or via the link in bio!

11/18/2024

🌟 New Video Alert! 🎨

We're excited to share our latest video featuring the stunning painting "Canal Tie Up Venice" by Don O'Neill.

Join me as I take you on a journey through one of Don's many trips to Italy, focusing on the captivating canals of Venice. This painting beautifully captures an iconic Venetian scene, and in the video, I explore:
✨ Tonal value patterns
🎨 Color temperature
👥 The role of figures in the composition
📸 How Don used photo references to bring his art to life

Click the link below to watch the video and immerse yourself in Don's artistic vision of Venice!

In this video I take you on one of Don's many trips to Italy, specifically to the canals of Venice. This painting is of an iconic scene and I show some exam...

11/11/2024

Hey Folks, check out our second entry into a series about Don's paintings. This week we take a closer look at Riverside County Courthouse!

In this video, we explore Riverside County Courthouse, a stunning watercolor painting by Don O'Neill, AWS. This artwork captures one of Riverside's most icon...