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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