Profile
Tony Allain born in the Channel Islands and has been painting for over
30 years. Completely self-taught, and a firm believer in painting
direct from nature. Subjects are varied, ranging from still life,
street and town scenes, marine and landscapes with an interest
in light and atmosphere. Painting with a brisk impressionist style
which is suited to the use of oils, although he produces equally
successful pastels and watercolours.
Was
a committee member and exhibited with the Channel Islands Visual
Arts Festival in Cherbourg, France in 1976. Elected as a member
of the Royal Watercolour Societies Art Club, Conduit Street,
London in 1976. Has a painting on permanent display in the
Marine Museum, Castle Cornet, Guernsey.
From
1987 taught painting for the college of Further Education in
Guernsey. After moving to England in 1992 continued running
his courses until 1997 at the Rose Green Centre of Arts in
Sussex. Has been a demonstrator for arts groups and societies
for several years.
Has
had 12 solo and many group exhibitions in Guernsey, Alderney
and the UK. Now lives and works from Sennen Cove, Cornwall.
Represented
by
Taylor-Pick Fine Art, Beverly near Hull.
Art of Oak Gallery, Wakefield, Yorks.
Avalon Art, Marazion, Cornwall.
Art in Business, Dewbury, West Yorks.
Bosham Art Centre, Bosham, West Sussex.
Water House Gallery, Salisbury, Wilts.
Solo
Exhibitions
The
Studio Gallery, Guernsey, CI - 1975/1990
The Duke of Richmond Gallery, Guernsey, CI - 1997
The Georgian House, Alderney, CI - 1977
The Royal Conference Hall, Guernsey, CI - 1986
The Chichester Centre of Arts, West Sussex, UK - 1997
Taylor-Pick Fine Art, Beverley, Hull, UK - 1999
Group
Exhibitions
Visual Arts Festival, France - 1976
Royal Watercolour Societies Art Club, London - 1976/1980
Sussex Open, Brighton Museum and Art Gallery. - 1992
Yorkshire Pastel Society, Dewsbury, Yorks. - 1994/1995
Art of Oak Gallery, Wakefield, Yorks. - 1995
Ferens Art Gallery, Hull, Yorks. - 1996
Selected for the Pastel Society, Mall Galleries. - 1996
Ferens Art Gallery, hull, Yorks. - 1998
Taylor-Pick Fine Art, Beverley, Yorks. - 1998/1999.
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