ABOUT ANTHONY
Anthony Connolly trained at Goldsmith’s College. He was elected to the Royal Society of Portrait Painters in 2009. He is currently the Society’s Honorary Secretary.
He has a studio at his home near Salisbury but is always pleased to travel to work with his subjects in their own homes or elsewhere.
Anthony is also an experienced teacher and runs occasional drawing and painting courses.
Anthony Connolly’s book, ‘Painting Portraits’ is published by the Crowood Press.
COMMISSIONS
ANTHONY CONNOLLY PRICE GUIDE
Oil
20 x 16 inches £3,800
24 x 20 inches £4,200
30 x 25 inches £6,000
36 x 28 inches £7,000
40 x 30 inches £8,000
50 x 40 inches £10,000
60 x 40 inches £15,000
Pencil and Charcoal
20 x 16 inches £1,400
20 x 24 inches £1,700
36 x 28 inches £2,200
Pastel
20 x 16 inches £2,800
This is a rough fee-guide for a single portrait. Frame, travel, and accommodation expenses are not included. For groups and non-standard sizes please ask for a quote.
METHOD OF WORKING
The process of making a portrait always begins with a discussion. Consideration is given to all the elements that the picture might eventually contain. I generally require 3- 8 sittings and prefer to work entirely from life but I do realise that the sitter may not always be able to make the necessary commitment and so I am prepared to make use of photographic reference.
I am not currently registered for VAT.
EXHIBITIONS
In recent years Anthony has exhibited regularly at:
- The Royal Society of Portrait Painters
- The Royal Hibernian Academy
- The Royal Academy
- The Royal West of England Academy
AWARDS
- 2004 The Prince of Wales Prize for Portrait Drawing
- 2009 The Changing Faces Prize
- 2012 The Prince of Wales Prize for Portrait Drawing
- 2014 The AXA award for Drawing, Royal Hibernian Academy
- 2015 Finalist ING Drawing Bursary
- 2016 Drawing Award, Royal West of England Academy
NOTABLE SITTERS
Magdi Yacoub OM. The Royal Collection
Gerard Hughes, Master. Campion Hall, Oxford
Wasim Sajjad. Rhodes House, Oxford
John Seymour, 19th Duke of Somerset & family
Maj. General Michael J. Conrad. West Point Military Academy
Dr Victoria Bateman. Girton College, Cambridge
Baron Spicer of Cropthorne
Adrian Aylward, Headmaster. Stonyhurst College
Giles Mercer, Headmaster. Stonyhurst College
Sarah Thomas, Headmistress. Bryanston School