Roy Connelly
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Roy work exclusively in oils, painting from life by the direct observation of my subject. He paint outside throughout the year and in all weathers - the delicate quality of light in the winter months is his favourite subject. He have Exhibited at Royal Academy Summer Exhibition, New English Art Club (NEAC) and Royal Institute of Oil Painters (ROI).
Roy Connelly
3y ago
Did you know I’m married to a successful author? Victoria Connelly has sold over a million books and I’m very pleased to say that her latest book is published on Tuesday (8 June 2021).
It’s available in paperback and ebook formats and you can buy/read more about it here:
The House in the Clouds ..read more
Roy Connelly
3y ago
Here are 10 of my paintings currently for sale in the beautiful medieval village of Lavenham in Suffolk. The show at Lavenham Hall is open by appointment only which can be arranged by contacting the gallery on 01787 249841 or e-mail dentonsculpture@aol.com. On arrival the gallery will be opened for you to view the exhibition on your own. The other fine artists in the show are Andrew Haslen, Kate Denton, John Waterson and Mossy Kennedy.
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Lavenham Church Winter Moonri ..read more
Roy Connelly
4y ago
Following the incredible success of the first exhibition by the British Plein Air Painters group I’m very pleased to be taking part again and exhibiting with them at the Mall Galleries in central London.
The exhibition, Colour and Light, runs from the 8th to the 13th September 2020. Mall Galleries, The Mall, London SW1 .
British Plein Air Painters website ..read more
Roy Connelly
4y ago
Following the incredible success of the first exhibition by the British Plein Air Painters group I’m very pleased to be taking part again and exhibiting with them at the Mall Galleries in central London.
The exhibition, Colour and Light, runs from the 8th to the 13th September 2020. Mall Galleries, The Mall, London SW1 .
British Plein Air Painters website ..read more
Roy Connelly
4y ago
Scenes from the Stour Valley
4 May – 30 June 2019 A solo exhibition with the National Trust at Flatford
The Boat House Gallery, Flatford, East Bergholt, Suffolk CO7 6UL ..read more
Roy Connelly
4y ago
My latest exhibition is now open at Island Fine Arts in Chichester.
Roy Connelly and Hannah Cole
Island Fine Arts
12 Southgate, Chichester, West Sussex PO19 1ES
2 – 29 March 2019
Tel: 01243 532798
Email: gallery@islandfinearts.com
View the paintings on the gallery website ..read more
Roy Connelly
4y ago
Sea Wall Shadow. Oil on board, 8x6in, 20x15cm.
My painting, above, will be on show and for sale at the Royal Institute of Oil Painters annual exhibition with opens in London this week.
There was a record number of entries for this show so I’m pleased to have this one chosen by the selection commitee.
It was painted on location in late summer at Walton on the Naze.
You can buy it here.
Royal Institute of Oil Painters
Mall Galleries, The Mall, London SW1
30 November – 11 December 2016 View now ..read more
Roy Connelly
4y ago
Work in progress. This is part way through a painting of the cherry orchard in the morning light. I was drawn to the way the early light catches the tops of the cherry trees. It’s an effect that doesn’t last long, and doesn’t occur every day. Hopefully I’ll get a few more chances to paint this before the leaves fall.
Oil on board. 8x10in, 20x25cm ..read more
Roy Connelly
4y ago
I will be teaching a plein air oil painting workshop at Assington Mill in Suffolk on Saturday 17th September 2016. Based at a 17th century watermill in 70 acres of private nature reserve, it would be hard to find a more perfect location to hone your outdoor oil painting skills.
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The one day course on Saturday 17th September 2016 will cover the follow topics.
Equipment
Materials
Setting up outside
Working methods and techniques
Short cuts
Finishing paintings on location
Getting your wet oil paintings home again
All for just £95 with the added bonus of delicious home-made lunch in the ..read more