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late 20th century. Known for: Photo-real building exterior painting.
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
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Art Method
- •Easel Painting
Art Media
- •Acrylic Paint
- •Oil Paint
Art Style
Art Subject
- •Architecture Trained: Design and Drawing
Chronology
- •Late 20th Century After 1950