Meet the Maker - Artist Tony Oakey
”I'm a full time visual artist from Piltown, Co. Kilkenny. I first started painting in 1992 and am self-taught. I try to treat each day as a new canvas with new thoughts and dreams to influence me. My mood and surroundings, even the music I am listening to, will all sub-consciously contribute to the painting in progress. This way of "working" opens up my mind to a world of discovery where there are no rules, reasons or explanations. It's a less serious place where there are no boundaries between imagination and reality. “
Tony has been a member of the Tudor Artisan Hub Arts Collective since we opened our doors 9 May 2014.
I first met Tony at a Micro Business Network event in Waterford back in October 2008, Tony was one of the artists who inspired me...ignited me to put pen to paper and build a business model, a platform that would showcase, promote and support our amazing pool of local artisans on an on-going basis...and be accessible and affordable to the general public.
Tony's collections are mainly located in our downstairs galleries, we have a wall space dedicated to his amazing limited edition framed prints, which are individually printed and assembled by Tony in his beautiful San-Pitz Studio, Piltown, Co. Kilkenny.
Tony’s highest selling prints from the Hub are his beautiful local interest prints capturing our iconic street scenes and majestic assets Rivers, Bridges, Mountains, Blueway that surround us here in Carrick-on-Suir.
Just recently Tony launched a new offering - beautiful art print greeting cards, which are receiving rave reviews.
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Tony's San Pitz Studios, Piltown Co. Kilkenny
Where some of Tony's inspiration comes from..."my garden, my sanctuary"!
Best Selling Local Interest Limited Edition Prints by Tony Oakey
A River of Light
Some may say it's a Blueway day
T'is a grand night for Suir
Night Lights, Carrick-on-Suir
By the banks of the Suir
In the valley of Sliabh na mBan
Reflections over Carrick-on-Suir
Meandering through the Suir Valley
Suir Why Knot
What Ewe Looking At? Mahon Falls
The grass is always greener
Art Greeting Cards by Tony Oakey. €3.50ea, 3 for €10
Hot Selling Limited Edition Prints
Point me in the right direction
I don't know where I am going but I am on my way
A window of opportunity
Sunsets make me want to dance
A magical place to free your mind
A place to leave your worries behind
Living the dream
An enigma of eternal love
The secret life of plants
I'll look after you petal
Remember the days
Above the ground and skyward bound
The night is young
Another blooming eclispe
Bach to the Fuchsia
Just a peaceful easy feeling
Reasons to be cheerful
I met Vincent on The Wild Atlantic Way
Reach for the sky
From a flicker to a flame
Tidal equilibrium
Colours of the Copper Coast
A private window to the univers
New Limited Edition Art Prints by artist Tony Oakey - Launched Summer 2024
Lui na greine i Tra Mhor
Sunsets and sculptures, Lingaun Valley
The birth of Slievenamon
Don't stop till you reach the top, Slievenamon, Co. Tipperary
Basking in a golden sunset
Point me at the sky and let's fly
Holy cow I love your eyes
Feeling over the Moon!
Echo of a gecko
Bubbles, they are just like planets.
A huffin and a puffin
Encouraged by signs of life
Guided by the light
Liquid contemplation
A river of green is sliding beneath the trees
I'm on the green team
The World is an infinite sphere, the centre of which is everywhere
Hide and seek
Art print ideas for milestone occasions
Remember the Days
Enigma of Eternal Love
One of those golden moments
Enigma of a kiss
Living the Dream
The Night is young
All images above are available as limited edition framed prints in two frame sizes,
10" x 8" - €45 and 16" x 12" - €75
All materials used are archival quality to assure longevity. Frames are off-white, wooden.
Artwork is Individually printed and assembled by the artist @ San-Pitz Studio, Piltown, Co. Kilkenny.
Some prints are available framed 21" x 17" €150 and square 16" x 16" - €100, 13" x 13" - €60
Unframed prints also available.
Original Oils, June 2024
Shelter from the storm, Clonea Strand 16.5" x 12.5" €250 (Framed)
Splash of lemon, Ballyvooney Cover 15" x 19" €350 (framed)
New Original Acrylic Artwork by Tony Oakey - Sunsets and sculptures, Lingaun Valley
Just off the easel August 2024 - magnificent new works of original art, medium acrylic.
Prices from €450 - €550.
'Flower Power' 30 cm x 40 cm canvas, framed.
'In love with the colours of Spring' 30 cm x 40 cm canvas, framed.
'Just Stone Mad' 30 cm x 40 cm canvas, framed.
'Somewhere between Heaven and Earth' 40 cm x 40cm canvas, framed.
'The Enigma of the Copper Coast' mixed media collage, 40 cm x 50 cm canvas, framed.
Tony Oakey Exhibiting with the Clancy Brothers Festival, Carrick-on-Suir
Commission Work 2022 - Set Painting at the Strand Theatre, Carrick-on-Suir for the Panto 'Peter Panz' by the award winning Carrick-on-Suir Musical Society.
Commission Work 2023 - Set Painting at the Strand Theatre, Carrick-on-Suir for the Panto 'Rapunzel untangled' by the award winning Carrick-on-Suir Musical Society.
Testimonial
Being part of The Tudor Artisan Hub collective provides immense value and enrichment to individuals in a variety of ways. First and foremost, being part of this arts collective allows for a sense of community and belonging among like-minded individuals who share a passion for creativity and self-expression. This sense of camaraderie fosters collaboration, support, and inspiration, creating a nurturing environment for personal and artistic growth.
Being part of The Tudor Artisan Hub collective offers opportunities for networking, skill-sharing, and learning from others in the field which can lead to professional development, exposure to new techniques and perspectives. It provides a platform for showcasing and promoting one's work, reaching a broader audience, and gaining recognition within the creative community.
Overall, the value of being part of The Tudor Artisan Hub collective lies in the connections made, the sense of community fostered, the opportunities for growth and development, and the platform for visibility and recognition within the arts world. It is a journey of creativity, collaboration, and support that can greatly enhance one's artistic endeavours and personal fulfilment.
Thank you Linda for all your hard work and support over the last 10 years. -Tony Oakey
