Michael Tandy was born in Worcestershire in 1942. He is a prolific sculptor and painter (often likened to the style of Renoir) of many subjects that have inspired him in his long career as a professional artist. “I paint and sculpt whatever pleases me at the time, and have covered an array of subjects in many different mediums, from ceramics to foundry bronze, water colours to oils.” On completion of his life size Peacock Sculpture, Michael simply said – “If it sounds difficult, then do it, as no great works are ever easy.” Michael is a former Professional Snooker Promoter…
Camp Art
This is a little different, something called ‘Camp Art’. This deliberately does not follow the traditional. The idea was to produce a humorous effect when deciding to paint some of the singers and musicians by using balloons to the highest skills. Knowing the challenge, I decided to ask a friend if she could help me arrange the colours using the balloons and offering me a model of the singer or a musician that I wished to paint. Hence it made sense asking a friend to help, I think you will agree. Some I am lucky to get their portrait within…
Sunlit Abbey, Bath
Painted 1996
Portrait of Artist Wife Jatupit
In Artists Chonburi Studio, Thailand – 2004
Self Portrait of Artist
Mixed medium worked from a photo taken in the Cathedral of Saint Vasily the Blessed, Red Square, during a holiday in 2016. Titled “Silent Contemplation”.
Girl with Macaw
Acrylic on Paper
A new birth of freedom
(Photograph: Royal Collection Trust) A life sized, ceramic sculpture group of a male and female American Bald Eagle with two chicks. Male at right standing upright; female to left, wings spread, bending over chicks. On a rocky base mounted on moulded wooden base with a brass plaque. This sculpture made in 1982, was inspired by the words from Abraham Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address and the adoption in 1782 of the Bald Eagle as the American national emblem. Presented to Queen Elizabeth II by the artist, Michael Tandy, in 1982.
Limited Edition Bronze Falcon
Orders are now being taken for this stunning limited edition bronze Falcon. Orders strictly limited to 9 discerning buyers. Contact my agent, Nigel Coward, via enquiries@michaeltandy.co.uk for more details.
Ceramic Black Rhinos
This pair of Ceramic Black Rhino’s was produced for the Prince of Wales in 1981. Here Michael can be seen adding the finishing touches…
Leaping Sailfish
This is a foundry bronze, of which only 9 were produced.
Peregrine Falcon
Michael showing his life size Peregrine Falcon, produced in his Wiltshire studio.
Mother and cub
Ceramic sculpture from artists own studio.
Madonna and the Reservoir of Life
The large oil of this can be seen on WikiMedia. A smaller watercolour can be seen in St Pauls Cathedral, London. Original now at BRITISH MUSEUM, LONDON.
Peacock Sculpture
Michael Tandy’s 7ft tall (life sized) sculpture of a Peacock. Cast in foundry bronze and cast marble paste, parts of which are finished in 24ct gold and white gold. This is a unique piece, with only one produced worldwide. First exhibited in Dubai, before being sold to a UK art collector.
With Anthony Fry
Michael and noted artist friend Anthony Fry at his Wiltshire Studio.
Edward – Oil
This fun portrait is of the Artists friend Edward, who wished to be painted in a ‘jovial’ way!
How – Oil
Oil on canvas of inflatable monkey with half eaten banana, titled “How”
Lawrence Tandy – Tribute
This poignant painting is a work in progress as tribute to the loss of the Artists brother, Lawrence. The clock reflects that he died before his first birthday. Original now at BRITISH MUSEUM, LONDON.
Lawrence Tandy Tribute – In Progress
This poignant painting is a work in progress as tribute to the loss of the Artists brother, Lawrence. The clock reflects that he died before his first birthday.