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Portfolio for Lucy Willis - Commissionaportrait
Lucy Willis studied at the Ruskin School of Drawing and Fine Art in Oxford where she received a rigorous academic training which included drawing from life and the antique as well as studies of anatomy. After leaving the Ruskin she set up her own workshop in Greece teaching etching and drawing to students attending the Aegean School of Fine Art. The artist then returned to England and began to devote more of her energies to watercolour. She won the 1992 BP Portrait Award for an oil painting inspired by her time as artist in residence at Shepton Mallet Prison. Much of her work is inspired by her travels to India, Africa and Greece.
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1954
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| Education |
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Ruskin School of Drawing and Fine Art, Oxford
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| Awards |
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1981 - Bockingford International Watercolour Award
1992 - First Prize, BP Portrait Award, National Portrait Gallery, London
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| Selected Commissions |
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Mrs John Cleese
The Earl and Countess of Longford, for the NPG
William Trevor, Novelist
Lawrence Isaacson, London Restauranteur
Wilfred Thesiger, Arabist and Writer
Mr and Mrs Nigel Forbes Adam
Claire Harrison, Cellist
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| Group Exhibitions |
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1985 - Francis Kyle Gallery, London, Summer Exhibition
1985-1999 - 3D Gallery, Bristol, Mixed Exhibitions
1986 - Royal Academy, London, Summer Exhibition
1986-1994 - Bankside Gallery, Royal Watercolour Society Open
1987 - Barbican Art Gallery. London, Rank Xerox Print Exhibition
1987-1998 - Royal West of England Academy, Autumn Exhibition
1988-1994 - Mall Galleries, London, Royal Society of Painter-Etchers
1988-1998 - Mall Galleries, London, Singer and Freidlander Exhibition
1992 - Chris Beetles Gallery, London, Happy Families Exhibition
1992 - Royal Portrait Gallery, London, BP Portrait Award
1995 - Treasures from the NPG, Touring Exhibition in Japan
1997 - Mall Galleries, London, Discerning Eye Exhibition
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| Solo Exhibitions |
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1979 - Langton Gallery, London, Paintings and Prints
1981 - Langton Gallery, London, Painting and Prints
1982 - La Bourne Gallery, Cher, France, Etchings
1983 - Langton Gallery, London, Painting and Prints
1985 - Rooksmoor Gallery, Bath, Garden Watercolours
1986-90 - Chris Beetles Gallery, London
1991 - Brewhouse Theatre, Taunton, Somerset, Paintings and Prints
1991 - Chris Beetles Gallery, London, Paintings of India
1992 - Chris Beetles Gallery, London, Paintings of Oman
1993 - Lyric Theatre, Hammersmith, London, Illustrations and Etchings
1994 - Patchings Art Center, Nottingham, Paintings and Prints
1994 - Strode College, Street, Somerset, Prison Portraits
1994 - Chris Beetles Gallery, London, Paintings and Prints
1995 - Milner Gallery, RWA, Bristol, Paintings and Prints
1995 - University Art Gallery, Keele, Prints
1996 - Chris Beetles Gallery, London, Paintings and Prints
1997 - County Museum, Taunton, Somerset, Paintings and Prints
1998 - Herstercombe House, Somerset, Paintings and Prints
1998 - Black Swan Guild Gallery, Frome, 20 years of Printmaking
2000 - Curwen Gallery, London
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| Artist's Statement |
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I believe that the first priority in portraiture is to capture a likeness of the sitter. Only once this is achieved can I enjoy the challenge of making an exciting picture.
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I work quickly and expect to complete a half-length portrait in approximately four sittings of three hours, allowing extra time if necessary. (For busy people and those who prefer short sittings I will require less time) I spend the first hour or two discussing and arranging the pose and then work directly onto the canvas or paper. I try to create a relaxed atmosphere, allowing for conversation so that the resulting portrait is reasonably animated. Although the commission does not come framed, I am happy to offer advise on the matter. |
| Travel nationally |
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Yes |
| Travel internationally |
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Yes |
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| Prices |
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Head and Shoulders |
From £ |
3500 |
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$ | 5000 |
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Half Length | From £ |
5000 |
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$ | 7500 |
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3/4 Length | From £ |
7000 |
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$ | 10000 |
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Full Length | From £ |
8000 |
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$ | 12000 |
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Double Portrait | From £ |
7000 |
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$ | 10000 |
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Group Portrait | From £ |
9000 |
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$ | 13000 |
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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| Press Quotes |
It is perhaps her form, her manner rather than her content that holds the attention and stays in the memory. The luminous colour is laid down with such assured rapidity and freshness of touch that you empathise with the process.
Edward Phelps, Arts Review, July 1991.
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