Gamble to become a full-time artist pays off with debut exhibition

Conor Turner’s transition to a full-time artist emerged when he and his family began painting to pass the time during lockdown (Conor Turner/PA) -

A former Irish swimming champion has described how taking a gamble to become a full-time artist has paid off as he prepares for his debut exhibition at Ireland’s largest art fair.

Conor Turner, 31, originally from Dublin, represented his country at juvenile and senior level, before building his career in property.