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Portfolio for Alan Brassington - Commissionaportrait
I believe that producing a portrait for a client, whether it is human or animal, is one of the most rewarding aspects of my work as an artist.
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| Birth date |
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31 March 1959
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| Introduction |
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1959 Born in Rhodesia
1965 Returned with his family to native Ireland
1975-77 Studied at Northwich School of Art, Cheshire
1977-80 Studied textile design at Stockport School of Art
1981-86 Worked on North Sea oil rigs as roustabout and later as derrickman
Television
1994 Channel Four, January
2006 BBC 1
2008 Luxe Television (Sky)
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| Education |
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1975-77 - Studied at Northwich School of Art, Cheshire
1977-80 - Studied textile design at Stockport School of Art
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| Awards |
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2003 - Jerwood (works accepted)
2003 - Discerning Eye (works accepted)
2004 - R.A Summer Exhibition (works accepted & featured full page in catalogue)
2005 - Hunting Prize (short listed)
2005 - Discerning eye (works accepted)
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| Selected Commissions |
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2000 - HRH The Princess Royal (riding out)
2001 - His Royal Highness, Prince Faisal of Saudi Arabia
2006 - Lester Piggott
2008 - Craigie Aitchison R.A.
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| Group Exhibitions |
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1990 - 1990 Annual Exhibition, Arthur Ackermann, London
1993 - John Davies, Stow-on-the-Wold (Glos)
1993 - Ian Peck, Saratoga, New York State
1994 - Theo Waddington Fine Art, London
1999 - Park Walk Gallery, London, Jersey
2003 - Art Capital Group, New York, N.Y
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| Solo Exhibitions |
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1992 - Frank T. Sabin, London
1993 - Ian Peck, New York, N.Y
1995 - Solomon Gallery, Dublin
1997 - Theo Waddington Fine Art, London
1997 - present - Present ‘Artist in Residence’ for The Royal Ascot Racing Club, Royal Ascot
2003 - The Park Gallery, London
2006 - The Air Gallery for Victor Chandler, London
2008 - The Arndean Gallery, London
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| Artist's Statement |
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I believe that producing a portrait for a client, whether it is human or animal, is one of the most rewarding aspects of my work as an artist.
Sitting for a portrait is an enjoyable experience and I feel that it is as important to show the character and personality of the sitter through the portrait as much as the physicality.
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After a discussion over the telephone, a meeting is set up to discuss the portrait in more detail. At this stage I can show the client further examples which may help form ideas as well as discussing any ideas the client may have.
I will then make a number of preliminary sketches as well as some photographs. I shall then proceed to work from this reference in my studio. |
| Travel nationally |
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Yes |
| Travel internationally |
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Yes |
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| Prices |
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Drawings |
From £ |
1200 |
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Head and Shoulders |
From £ |
2000 |
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Half Length | From £ |
4000 |
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3/4 Length | From £ |
6000 |
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Full Length | From £ |
8000 |
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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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| Press Quotes |
1992 House and Garden, August
Horse and Hound, October
The Field, October
The Daily Telegraph, November
1993 Horse and Hound, March
Racing Post, September
1994 Art and Antiques, USA, May
1995 Social and Personal, Ireland, June
1997 Country Life, September
The Field, September
2002 The Saturday Telegraph Magazine, March
2003 Country Life, March
The Field, March
Country Illustrated, March
2006 The Racing Post
2006 Financial Times Weekend Magazine
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