David Folley
Born15 July 1960
Plymouth, Devon, England
NationalityEnglish
EducationMA Middlesex University (2005-2006), BA Exeter University (2002–2005)
Known forPainting
Notable workMad, Bad and Dangerous to Eat

The Descent from the Cross Known for his interest in philosophical concepts.

Influences David Hockney, Seth Godin, Michelle Obama, Desiderius Erasmus
MovementEuropean Contemporary

David Folley, (born 1960 in Plymouth[1][2]) is an English painter[3] based in Plymouth, Devon, UK.[1][2][4] His private studio is located in the north of the city and the public face is his gallery and studio "Discover Folley", situated in Plymouth's historic Barbican. His style of painting has been influenced by Paul Cézanne, Stanhope Forbes of the Newlyn School, Pablo Picasso, Francis Bacon, and Roger Somville, a Belgium contemporary painter.[3][5] Folley's interests include "Political theory and the interactions between individual and society", colour deficiency and colour perception.[1]

Education

Works

Folley has painted subjects that range from seascapes, portraits, and most recently his life size equine painting of the famous British racehorse Frankel. He has also painted a near life size Arabian Horse called Saffron who is stabled at Combe Farm.

Folley's works include:

Artist in Residence

Exhibitions

Commissions

Represented by

References

  1. ^ a b c d e JoJo (28 March 2008). "Old Master". The Herald. p. 7.
  2. ^ a b c d Telford, William (3 September 1997). "Here's one for you Mr Russell, Artist Depcits Latest Painting to Liverpool Playwright". Evening Herald.
  3. ^ a b c d e f g h "David Folley". Creative Europe. Archived from the original on 4 November 2010. Retrieved 4 July 2011.
  4. ^ "Useful Links". Plymouth Auction Rooms. Retrieved 4 July 2011.
  5. ^ a b c d e f "David Folley". Red Squirrel Gallery. Retrieved 4 July 2011.
  6. ^ a b "News". Plymouth Morris Men. Retrieved 4 July 2011.
  7. ^ "The spirit of Diana lives on in artist's controversial painting". Evening Herald. 12 September 1997.
  8. ^ Telford, William (16 October 1997). "Artist's beef at burgers, Painting protest at McDonalds". Evening Herald. p. 15.
  9. ^ JoJo (30 May 2008). "Preparing Robert's play an art in itself". The Herald. p. 7.
  10. ^ Links. Plymouth Morris Men http://plymouthmorrismen.weebly.com/links.html. Retrieved 4 July 2011. ((cite web)): Missing or empty |title= (help)
  11. ^ "David Folley – Paintings, The Wharf, Tavistock, Tavistock". QYPE. Retrieved 4 July 2011.

Bibliography

Alan George Thompson, David Folley: Portrait of a Painter, Zap Art Promotions Ltd, 2003, pp10 ISBN 0-9545534-0-3 Chris Burchell, The Tavistock Wharf Anthology, Creative & Expressive Arts in Education, 1998, p22, pp87 ISBN 0-9529694-2-4