Gerard Byrne is a local artist who is known for the "plein air" style of painting where a canvas is completed exclusively in the open air. He can often be found at the Dublin docklands with large canvasses, up to six feet in height. This is very unusual for an Irish artist, as unpredictable weather often discourages "plein air" painters from attempting large-scale works.

Byrne is especially interested in the play of light and shade, and believes that outdoor work is essential for completing studies of shadow. He will paint any scene, as long he can discover interesting surfaces and reflections. His subjects are prolific: including city scenes, still life, rural landscapes and figurative studies. He works in both charcoal and oils.

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