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Portfolio for Ian Cryer - Commissionaportrait
Born South Gloucestershire 1959. On leaving school Ian Cryer set out to become a full time artist initially labouring to pay for his evening classes and tuition under Leonard Boden RP.
He established his own painting classes in 1981 and continued exhibiting and developing his work. Portrait painting has always featured strongly in his work and he has for many years painted characters in pubs. He still lives near to Bristol with his wife, children and two cart horses that he has kept for many years and drives in his spare time.
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| Birth date |
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1959
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| Introduction |
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Born 1959, Lives near Bath with his fiancee and children. Portrait Painter, West Country landscapes, Interiors and industrial Landscapes. Taught Painting for many years, President of the Royal Institute of Oil Painters. Interests include Railway history and the 1930's. Collector of vintage vehicles and author of the children's book series Rachael the Railway Horse.
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| Selected Commissions |
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Work in many collections including
Price Waterhouse
Wadworth Brewery
Bass Breweries
Lord Bath, Longleat House
Hestercombe Gardens
EWS Railway Co
Royal Mail
The House of Lords, Permanent Collection
Cross London Rail Links(Crossrail)
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| Group Exhibitions |
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1981 - Royal Institute of Oil Painters
1983 - New English Art Club
1984 - Royal Academy, Summer Exhibition
1984 - Royal Society of British Artists
1985 - Royal West of England Academy
1991 - The Discerning Eye
1992 - The Cooling Gallery, Critics Choice ( Brian Sewell)
elected member of the Royal Institute of Oil Painters 2005
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| Solo Exhibitions |
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1976 - The Arts Centre, Bristol
1983 - The Patricia Wells, Gallery, Thornbury
1984 - The Linfield Galleries, Bradford on Avon
1995 - The Bass Museum, "A Celebration of the British Public House"
2001 - The Lynda Cotton Gallery, Watchet. "A Year in West Somerset".
2002 - The National Railway Museum, York. " EWS Night and Day"
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| Artist's Statement |
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Likeness, freshness and spontaneity are the qualities i aim for in my portraits. I like the paintings to be about people as well as like them, so surroundings familiar to the sitter are an advantage ie at home ,in the local pub or at work.
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I paint mostly from life, where possible i like to complete the work in one sitting or series of sittings on consecutive days. Thumb nail sketches are sufficient for my purposes but preliminary drawings can be produced if required by the client. |
| Travel nationally |
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Yes |
| Travel internationally |
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Yes |
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| Prices |
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| Portrait Format: |
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Drawings |
From £ |
800 |
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$ | 1500 |
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Head and Shoulders |
From £ |
1500 |
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$ | 2900 |
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Half Length | From £ |
1700 |
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$ | 2300 |
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3/4 Length | From £ |
2000 |
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$ | 3800 |
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Full Length | From £ |
2500 |
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$ | 4800 |
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Double Portrait | From £ |
2500 |
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$ | 4800 |
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Group Portrait | From £ |
3000 |
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$ | 5800 |
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Buildings | From £ |
1500 |
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$ | 2900 |
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Animals | From £ |
1500 |
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$ | 2900 |
The
Prices quoted are for the standard mediums of oil on canvas and bronze
(in
the case of sculpture).
For other media, prices may vary, please enquire
directly with us for more specific quotes.
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