New York City street scenes, especially at dusk when the city seems quiet and traffic is framed by tall, imposing skyscrapers is the favorite subject matter of Thomas Connolly. Although his paintings... Read full biography
New York City street scenes, especially at dusk when the city seems quiet and traffic is framed by tall, imposing skyscrapers is the favorite subject matter of Thomas Connolly. Although his paintings seem totally realistic in that buildings and skylines are identifiable, he adds artistic innovation... Read full biography
New York City street scenes, especially at dusk when the city seems quiet and traffic is framed by tall, imposing skyscrapers is the favorite subject matter of Thomas Connolly. Although his paintings seem totally realistic in that buildings and skylines are identifiable, he adds artistic innovation through his handling of light and dark and atmosphere. There is a pervasive sense of quiet and calm, especially in his many paintings that convey rain, fog or encroaching dusk. However, his scenes... Read full biography
New York City street scenes, especially at dusk when the city seems quiet and traffic is framed by tall, imposing skyscrapers is the favorite subject matter of Thomas Connolly. Although his paintings seem totally realistic in that buildings and skylines are identifiable, he adds artistic innovation through his handling of light and dark and atmosphere. There is a pervasive sense of quiet and calm, especially in his many paintings that convey rain, fog or encroaching dusk. However, his scenes usually have evidence of human activity---people on the streets and running and parked cars. Viewers who have been in the City know that these elements create noise, not quiet, but Connolly is able to keep tight control of his work and his audience... Read full biography
New York City street scenes, especially at dusk when the city seems quiet and traffic is framed by tall, imposing skyscrapers is the favorite subject matter of Thomas Connolly. Although his paintings seem totally realistic in that buildings and skylines are identifiable, he adds artistic innovation through his handling of light and dark and atmosphere. There is a pervasive sense of quiet and calm, especially in his many paintings that convey rain, fog or encroaching dusk. However, his scenes usually have evidence of human activity---people on the streets and running and parked cars. Viewers who have been in the City know that these elements create noise, not quiet, but Connolly is able to keep tight control of his work and his audience response. "Select details and poetic highlights, such as the reflection of a headight on wet pavement, captivat... Read full biography
Thomas Connolly - Artist Info
About Thomas Connolly: Books
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The Artists Bluebook 34,000 North American Artists to March 2005
2005
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