Anthony Connolly information

The Process

The process of making a portrait always begins with a discussion. Consideration is given to all the elements that the picture might eventually contain. The outcome will be a collaboration in some degree but finally the artist has to take responsibility for his work.

I prefer to work entirely from life but I do realise that the sitter may not always be able to make the necessary commitment. Consequently, I am prepared to make use of photographic reference together with actual sittings. In this scenario a substantial part of the painting can be completed in my studio. Sittings would be scheduled at different stages of the process and to suit the client.

Once the proposal has been agreed a timetable will be set. During the initial sitting I would typically make some sketches in oil or pencil to refine the proposal. If working just from life I would normally need about twenty-five hours to complete a half-length painting in oils. A drawing will normally require between six and eight hours.

	Head and Shoulders	Three Quarter	Full length
Pencil	£1,200	£1,500	£1,800
Coloured Drawing	£1,400	£1,700	£2,000
Oil	£3,200	£5,000	£8,000

Drawings normally require three or four sittings. If working entirely from life, paintings will usually require at least ten sessions. Sittings can take place at the artist’s studio or at any other venue to suit the client.

Terms

A non-refundable deposit of 25% is payable when the commission is agreed. The balance is due on completion.

EXHIBITIONS

“Anthony Connolly’s Beatrice (is) the most tender and searching of the head portraits.”
John McEwen

“These people are not staring at us through a block of ice: they are there with us
even if they aren’t looking at us: they exude warmth and humanity. Anthony Connolly
has brought out the chaos and order of his sitter’s character for the viewer to see.”
Rose Eva - Wiltshire Life

1996	BP PORTRAIT AWARD EXHIBITION	National Portrait Gallery
1997	ROYAL SOCIETY OF PORTRAIT PAINTERS	Mall Galleries
1998	ONE MAN EXHIBITION	Guggleton Gallery
1998	ROYAL SOCIETY OF PORTRAIT PAINTERS	Mall Galleries
1998	CHELTENHAM OPEN DRAWING COMPETITION	Munich & Cheltenham
1999	ROYAL SOCIETY OF PORTRAIT PAINTERS	Mall Galleries
2000	ROYAL SOCIETY OF PORTRAIT PAINTERS	Mall Galleries
2000	ONE MAN EXHIBITION	Guggleton Gallery
2001	ROYAL SOCIETY OF PORTRAIT PAINTERS	Mall Galleries
2001	ONE MAN EXHIBITION	The London Oratory
2002	ROYAL SOCIETY OF PORTRAIT PAINTERS	Mall Galleries
2002	THE DISCERNING EYE	Mall Galleries
2003	ROYAL SOCIETY OF PORTRAIT PAINTERS	Mall Galleries
2003	THE GARRICK MILNE PRIZE EXHIBITION	Christies
2003	AN EXHIBITION OF PORTRAIT PAINTERS	Guggleton Gallery
2004	ROYAL SOCIETY OF PORTRAIT PAINTERS	Mall Galleries
2004	PRINCE of WALES AWARD FOR PORTRAIT DRAWING
2004	ART IN AUGUST	The Leith Gallery, Edinburgh
2004	ONE MAN EXHIBITION	Guggleton Gallery
2004	152nd AUTUMN EXHIBITION	Royal West of England Academy
2005	ROYAL SOCIETY OF PORTRAIT PAINTERS	Mall Galleries
2005	IN MODERATION	Custard Factory, Birmingham
2005	GALLERY PORTRAIT PAINTERS	New Grafton Gallery
2005	ONE MAN EXHIBITION	Century House, Salisbury
2005	DRAWING IN MIND	Salisbury Playhouse
2005	ARTEXPO	Antwerp
2006	ORIGINALS ’06	Mall Galleries
2006	MARC DE CORTE GALLERY	Gent
2006	ROYAL SOCIETY OF PORTRAIT PAINTERS	Mall Galleries
2006	ROYAL SOCIETY OF PORTRAIT PAINTERS	Hatton Gallery, Newcastle-upon-Tyne
2006	SUMMER MADNESS	Mall Galleries
2006	LYNN PAINTER-STAINERS EXHIBITION	Painters Hall
2006	GMAC	Paris
2006	BATTERSEA ART FAIR	London
2007	ROYAL SOCIETY OF PORTRAIT PAINTERS	Mall Galleries
2007	THE SELF PORTRAIT	The Bulldog Trust
2007	LYNN PAINTER-STAINERS EXHIBITION	Painters Hall
2007	THERE IS NO RECIPROCITY	ABA Gallery, London
2008	ONE MAN EXHIBITION	Summerleaze Gallery
2008	KITSCH BIENNALE	Munich
2009	ROYAL SOCIETY OF PORTRAIT PAINTERS	Mall Galleries
2009	CHANGING FACES PRIZE
2009	ELECTED MEMBER of THE ROYAL SOCIETY OF PORTRAIT PAINTERS
2009	GROUP EXHIBITION	Guggleton Gallery