Comedian Billy Connolly's art work is coming to a Cheltenham gallery.
Ink drawings from the BAFTA nominated actor, comedian, musician and presenter will be hanging his work at the Castle Fine Art on The Promenade.
His collection of six prints is his second foray into the world of contemporary art and is influenced by his filming of The Hobbit.
Connolly began sketching on a rainy day while on tour in Canada in 2007.
On his passion for drawing, he said: ""I still think of it as a luxury, really. It's like meditation. Sometimes I'll be out or doing something, and then I think, 'I'll go and have a draw now.' I like the isolation of being alone, on a page."
Jonny Stokes, manager at Castle Fine Art Cheltenham, said: "Billy's first venture into fine art met with critical acclaim, and we're thrilled to work alongside him to publish and exhibit his second stunning collection.
"Particularly evident in his most recent six pieces is the development of his highly distinctive, intricate style, which sees the addition of colour for the first time.
"His faceless figures are now joined by wings, birds, a banjo – and the collection even includes a self-portrait.
"Self Portrait With High Horse is characteristically faceless, yet clearly identifiable as Billy by the trademark hair, goatee and glasses. We're sure this piece in particular is set to make waves."
For more information log on to www.castlegalleries.com.
Ink drawings from the BAFTA nominated actor, comedian, musician and presenter will be hanging his work at the Castle Fine Art on The Promenade.
His collection of six prints is his second foray into the world of contemporary art and is influenced by his filming of The Hobbit.
Connolly began sketching on a rainy day while on tour in Canada in 2007.
On his passion for drawing, he said: ""I still think of it as a luxury, really. It's like meditation. Sometimes I'll be out or doing something, and then I think, 'I'll go and have a draw now.' I like the isolation of being alone, on a page."
Jonny Stokes, manager at Castle Fine Art Cheltenham, said: "Billy's first venture into fine art met with critical acclaim, and we're thrilled to work alongside him to publish and exhibit his second stunning collection.
"Particularly evident in his most recent six pieces is the development of his highly distinctive, intricate style, which sees the addition of colour for the first time.
"His faceless figures are now joined by wings, birds, a banjo – and the collection even includes a self-portrait.
"Self Portrait With High Horse is characteristically faceless, yet clearly identifiable as Billy by the trademark hair, goatee and glasses. We're sure this piece in particular is set to make waves."
For more information log on to www.castlegalleries.com.