Anthony Coffey

Anthony James Coffey (born July 10, 1967, in Boone, North Carolina, USA) is a professional artist and illustrator who currently lives and works in New York City.[1][2] He is best known for the drawings of the Unofficial Beanie Baby Coloring Book (series of 4, published 1996-1998).[3][4][5][6] Anthony Coffey is an associate member of the National Watercolor Society.[7]

Education

Anthony Coffey received a Bachelor of Fine Arts from the Art Institute of Boston in 1993, a Bachelor of Science from Appalachian State University in 1990, and also completed an Art Foundation Program from the Cardiff School of Art in 1988.[8]

Selected collections

One of his collectors was Artine Artinian, a French literature scholar who donated his art collection of artist self-portraits to the Appalachian Cultural Museum in 1990, including several paintings by Anthony Coffey.[9][10]

In 2000 Coffey participated in a group exhibition titled "The Darkside" at the CBGB 313 Gallery in New York City.[11]

He later worked on a series of paintings depicting melted money called "BankRoll-MoneyMelt", releasing them publicly in 2009.[12]

In 2010 he participated in "Subtle Arrangements", a group art project curated by Basak Malone at Gelabert Gallery.[13]

Coffey has also exhibited his paintings in the Ward-Nasse Gallery in SoHo, Manhattan.[14][15][16]

References

  1. ↑ Jim, Thompson (Sep 24, 1997). "Boone Artist Makes It Big In New York". Mountain Times. p. 8.
  2. ↑ Art in America: Guide to Museums, Galleries, Artists 2002-2003 (Art in America Guide to Galleries, Museums and Artists, 2002-2003) (Paperback), ISBN 99921-8-096-X
  3. ↑ The "Unofficial" Beanie Baby Coloring Book #1, with original drawings by Anthony Coffey and text by Jonathan Gullery, West Highland Publishing Company, 1998, ISBN 0-9646986-3-3, page 2
  4. ↑ The "Unofficial" Beanie Baby Coloring Book #2, with original drawings by Anthony Coffey and text by Jonathan Gullery, West Highland Publishing Company, 1998, ISBN 0-9646986-4-1, page 2
  5. ↑ The "Unofficial" Beanie Baby Coloring Book #3, with original drawings by Anthony Coffey and text by Jonathan Gullery, West Highland Publishing Company, 1998, ISBN 0-9646986-5-X, page 2
  6. ↑ The "Unofficial" Beanie Baby Coloring Book #4, with original drawings by Anthony Coffey and text by Jonathan Gullery, West Highland Publishing Company, 1998, ISBN 0-9646986-6-8, page 2
  7. ↑ "National Watercolor Society-Associate Members".
  8. ↑ Anthony Coffey. "Anthony Coffey Biodata". anthonycoffey.com. Retrieved December 27, 2008.
  9. ↑ "A One Man Art Institute". Watauga Democrat. Aug 6, 1997. pp. front page.
  10. ↑ Appalachian Cultural Museum. "Appalachian Cultural Museum Exhibits". www.museum.appstate.edu. Archived from the original on 15 January 2009. Retrieved January 28, 2009.
  11. ↑ The Village Voice September 19, 2000,p. 99(Paperback)
  12. ↑ "PrWeb: New York Artist Paints Melted Money: Is It Silly, Serious, Or State Of Our Economy?".
  13. ↑ "Basak Malone LLC presents "Subtle Arrangements"".
  14. ↑ Art in America: Guide to Museums, Galleries, Artists 2011-2012 (Art in America Guide to Galleries, Museums and Artists, 2011-2012) (Paperback)
  15. ↑ ""Head Candies: Pleasure For The Art Snob In You!" - Solo Art Show of Anthony James Coffey at Ward-Nasse Gallery". Retrieved January 29, 2013.
  16. ↑ Gallery Guide: Louise Blouin Media, New York/North East February 2013: The Monthly Guide to Leading Galleries and Museums,p. 23(Paperback)

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