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Charmingly simplistic and unmistakeably witty with distinctive bold lines, as featured by The Times and documentaries including Billy Connolly: It's Been a Pleasure, his minimalist drawings have been described as 'poignant', 'funny' and 'enigmatic' by critics.
Alongside four mixed media original artworks are Billy Connolly's one-off Two For The Road - Rambling Man Unique Colour Editions!
Two For The Road - Rambling Man Unique Colour Edition | 2024
The limited series of uniquely coloured editions, each with it’s own different colour, are inspired by Billy’s days as a gigging folk singer and the whole folk music scene of the 1960’s, showing our two heroes in full swing.
The world-famous musician and comedian’s iconic mixed media original artworks have no less impact than one of his legendary comedy sketches, with his humour communicated through shapes and lines rather than words.
Now living in Florida, Connolly creates art in his home studio. His art has been likened to the cave paintings of the Aurignacian period (40,000-25,000 BC), which are characterised by their linear, one-dimensional approach. His faceless figures possess an extraordinary self-awareness and humanity. Devoid of emotion or expression, their anonymity opens them up to individual interpretation, creating a unique bond with the viewer.
In his unmistakeable style, Connolly reflects both his Scottish background and his current life in Florida. The mixed media originals highlight the BAFTA nominated actor, comedian and artist’s distinctive bold lines and contemporary style he’s so famously known for.
Billy Connolly began his artistic career when he started drawing whilst on tour in Canada in 2007 and picked up paper and pens in a Montreal art store after he’d tired of looking at the animals in the window of a local pet shop. “I’d never drawn in my life until this point, but I just started drawing weird islands and carried on drawing,” he says. “I asked my wife (Dr Pamela Stephenson-Connolly) to tell me if they were getting better and she said ‘definitely’”. His drawings evolved into his debut fine art collection, Born On A Rainy Day, which launched at Castle Fine Art in 2012.
The relationship between Connolly collectors and his art is a very special one, as Billy’s pieces draw you into his personal world and are almost a visual autobiography. Each piece is hand-signed by The Big Yin himself.
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The book brings together the best of Billy's drawings with a selection of his most beloved stories. In celebration of the launch, each purchase of Billy’s works will be complimented with a copy of ‘The Accidental Artist’*, allowing you to discover Billy’s unique and humorous insights into his journey as an artist.
Art, like humour, has the inspiring ability to unite, spark conversation and evoke emotion. We invite you to dive into joy and laughter with our curated selection of trending satirical and sarcastic artworks, featuring pieces from Billy Connolly, James McQueen and Peter Smith. Browse our collectors' favourites below.
Continuing his voyage into colour, Billy Connolly returns with the latest instalment in his iconic ‘Born On A Rainy Day’ series. Now available to purchase online and in our galleries nationwide,...
Bringing back his iconic style for a brand new series of characters, Billy Connolly presents the latest instalment of his 'Born On A Rainy Day' series! Returning to his roots,...
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Sir Billy Connolly's two big anniversaries: his 80th birthday and ten years with Castle Fine Art!
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