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 shouldersthree quarterfull
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.

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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

2011

Royal Society Of Portrait Painters, Mall Galleries
Royal Hibernian Academy
Royal Academy Summer Exhibition
Editions Picard ‘Drawings and Portraits’ - Paris

2010

Royal Society Of Portrait Painters, Mall Galleries

2009

Royal Society Of Portrait Painters
Mall Galleries
Changing Faces Prize
Elected Member Of The Royal Society Of Portrait Painters
Group Exhibition, Guggleton Gallery

2008

One Man Exhibition,Summerleaze Gallery
Kitsch Biennale, Munich

2007

Royal Society Of Portrait Painters, Mall Galleries
The Self Portrait, The Bulldog Trust
Lynn Painter-Stainers Exhibition, Painters Hall
There Is No Reciprocity, ABA Gallery, London

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

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

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

2003

Royal Society Of Portrait Painters
Mall Galleries

2003

The Garrick Milne Prize Exhibition
Christies

2003

An Exhibition Of Portrait Painters
Guggleton Gallery

2002

Royal Society Of Portrait Painters
Mall Galleries

2002

The Discerning Eye
Mall Galleries

2001

Royal Society Of Portrait Painters
Mall Galleries

2001

One Man Exhibition
The London Oratory

2000

Royal Society Of Portrait Painters
Mall Galleries

2000

One Man Exhibition
Guggleton Gallery

1999

Royal Society Of Portrait Painters
Mall Galleries

1998

Cheltenham Open Drawing Competition
Munich & Cheltenham

1998

Royal Society Of Portrait Painters
Mall Galleries

1998

One Man Exhibition
Guggleton Gallery

1997

Royal Society Of Portrait Painters
Mall Galleries

1996

BP Portrait Award Exhibition
National Portrait Gallery