Narrative
Although much of O’Neal’s work can be described as narrative, certain elements distinguish her narrative works from portraiture. Simply put, her narrative works are portraits in context—they tend to depict characters in relationship with one another and their surroundings.
Buttermilk Sky, 2010. Oil on linen attached to panel, 51 x 56 in.
In Private Collection
Blue Baby, 2010. Oil on linen attached to panel, 51 x 40 in.
Mother and Son, 2015. Oil on linen canvas, 38 x 34.5 in.
Rainy Day Haircut, 2010. Oil on linen attached to panel, 56 x 42 in.
Mother and Child Study in Blue,1998. Oil on wood prepared with plaster and glue, 50 x 30 in.
Edward and Dunham, 2011. Oil on linen canvas, 42 x 36 in.
In Private Collection
Spring, 2011 ,Oil on linen canvas, 48 x 36 in.
Running to the Shore 2010. Oil on linen canvas, 40 x 72 in.
Beautiful Boy, 2005. Oil on canvas, 45 x 29 in.
Children on the Sidewalk, 2017. Oil on linen canvas, 49 x 42 in.
Waiting, 2017. Mixed media on linen burlap attached to Gatorboard, 61.5 x 43.5 in.
Basket Vendors, 2018. Oil on linen canvas, 43 x 27 in.
Fisher Woman - In Celebration of Women, 2015. Oil on hand prepared linen canvas, 64 x 47 in.
The Seed, 2000. Oil on hand prepared linen canvas, 64 x 46 in.
Mother Memory, 1987-88. Oil on linen canvas, 64 x 50 in.
In Private Collection
The Goose Girl, 1994-2006. Oil on linen canvas, 54 x 40 in.
Man and Woman in the Country, 2018. Oil on linen canvas, 54 x 40 in.
The Return of the Prodigal Daughter, 1992. Oil on linen canvas, 54 x 40 in.
The Departure of the Prodigal Daughter, 1994. Oil on linen canvas, 83.5 x 56.5 in.
Family Leaving, 2003. Oil on board, 60 x 48 in.
In Private Collection
Madonna and Child, 1995. Oil on prepared panel, 10 x 8 in.
In Private Collection
Angel with Broken Wing, 1993. Oil on board, 48 x 60 in.
In Private Collection
The Lovers, 1992. Oil on canvas, 30 x 40 in.
In Private Collection
Generations,1989-92. Oil on board, 42 x 34 in.
Mother and Child Dancing, 1979. Oil on board, 48 x 48 in.
Sisters, 1991. Oil on linen canvas, 48 x 42 in.
In Private Collection
The Immigrants, 1994-2013. Oil on plaster board, 32 x 40 in.
Peasant Woman, 1993-96. Oil on panel, 27.5 x 37.5 in.
The Odd Couple, 1995. Oil on canvas, 54 x 40 in.
In Private Collection
The Little Genius, 1998. Oil on canvas, 42 x 32 in.
In Private Collection
Reclining Figure with Hibiscus,, 1991-96. Oil on linen canvas, 36 x 44 in.
In Private Collection
Girl Holding Apple, 1991- 96. Oil on linen canvas, 40 x 30 in.
Tulip Farmers, 1998. Oil on linen canvas, 29 x 17 in.
The Mountain, 1993-96. Oil on linen canvas, 40 x 50 in.
The Keening Geese, 1987. Oil on canvas, 36 x 50 in.
Enchanted Forest, 1996. Oil on board, 79 x 51 in.
In Private Collection
Adam & Eve, 1992. Oil on board, 48 x 34 in.
In Private Collection
Black Rose, 1998. Oil on linen canvas, 40 x 30 in.
Grief,, 1987. Oil on linen canvas, 48 x 62 in.
The Widow, 2019. Oil on linen canvas, 25 x 25 in.
The Rain Maker, 2004-25. Oil on linen canvas, 84 x 28 in.
La Grange, 2009. Oil on linen canvas, 36 x 40 in