World Renowned Bird Artist and Nature Paintings

Internationally Acclaimed, Tony Pridham

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2017 Finalist Holmes Art Prize for Excellence in Realistic Australian Birdlife
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2016 Winner Holmes Art Prize for Excellence in Realistic Australian Birdlife
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2015 People's Choice Award Holmes Art Prize in Realistic Australian Birdlife
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2013 Runner Up Inglis Equine Art Prize
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2012 Runner up Inglis Equine Art Prize
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2002 Award of Excellence Society of Animal Artists USA
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1990 Best New Artist British Wildlife Artist Society
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1987 Best in Show Wildlife Art Society of Australia
Anthony Pridham

Anthony Pridham

As the grand-nephew of Sidney Nolan, Tony hails from Australian art royalty. Tony’s precocious talent was evident from an early age: with his first attempt, aged 19, he won Best Painting at the prestigious Wildlife Art Society of Australia awards. An artist of extraordinary talent, Tony specialises in subjects of the natural world, painted in the traditions of classical realism, although his recent move into Hyperrealism has led to a shift in his painting style. As an artist, his beliefs are very much informed by the philosophy of the New Realism movement which states that something beautiful, painted beautifully, is a justification in itself. His paintings aim to inspire and bring a sense of wonder to the viewer. Tony is recognised internationally as the foremost living bird artist in Australia.

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Books

A Love of Birds - Hard Cover

Tony Pridham is one of the world's foremost painters of the birds. A Love of Birds showases  35 years of his work, from the quickest of sketches through to his magnificently detailed oil paintings. 

This book follows Tony's travel  in pursuit of birds, from parrots in Australia to hummingbirds in Ecuador. Appealing to both Art and Nature lover alike, his wonderful paintings bring these beautiful feathered subjects to life.
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Anthony Pridham

Anthony Pridham

As the grand-nephew of Sidney Nolan, Tony hails from Australian art royalty. Tony’s precocious talent was evident from an early age: with his first attempt, aged 19, he won Best Painting at the prestigious Wildlife Art Society of Australia awards. An artist of extraordinary talent, Tony specialises in subjects of the natural world, painted in the traditions of classical realism, although his recent move into Hyperrealism has led to a shift in his painting style. As an artist, his beliefs are very much informed by the philosophy of the New Realism movement which states that something beautiful, painted beautifully, is a justification in itself. His paintings aim to inspire and bring a sense of wonder to the viewer. Tony is recognised internationally as the foremost living bird artist in Australia.

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Grassfinches in Australia

Tony's art has been published in a number of science based natural history books. Most notable are his two latest award winning publications:

Grassfinches in Australia (2012) and Glimpses of Paradise (2008).

Both books received Whitley Awards for Excellence in Zoological Illustration.

A further book, The Night Parrot: Australia’s Most Elusive Bird (CSIRO Penny Olsen) has just been released (September 2018).

T.R.Birkhead

"Grassfinches in Australia” is a substantial, large-format book comprising over 300 pages and a mixture of text and beautiful artwork by Tony Pridham. Indeed, the book is worth buying for the images alone, and my guess is that many people will do just that ."

T. R. Birkhead, IBIS - British Ornithologists' Union, pp. 214, 2012.

Grassfinches in Australia

Tony's art has been published in a number of science based natural history books. Most notable are his two latest award winning publications:

Grassfinches in Australia (2012) and Glimpses of Paradise (2008).

Both books received Whitley Awards for Excellence in Zoological Illustration.

A further book, The Night Parrot: Australia’s Most Elusive Bird (CSIRO Penny Olsen) has just been released (September 2018).

T.R.Birkhead

"Grassfinches in Australia” is a substantial, large-format book comprising over 300 pages and a mixture of text and beautiful artwork by Tony Pridham. Indeed, the book is worth buying for the images alone, and my guess is that many people will do just that ."

T. R. Birkhead, IBIS - British Ornithologists' Union, pp. 214, 2012.

He is my hero. When I first moved to Mansfield and told the real real estate agent I paint , he said I'm not as good as Tony Pridham. It was the first time I had heard of him. I have been in awe of him ever since
Lina Bausch

Lina Bausch

Not only was the piece exactly as described but the service was exceptional! They shipped it overnight in two days and I hung it the next day. Thank you thank you thank you
Robert

Robert

The work arrived in perfect condition. The seller provided a very efficient transaction and the piece was perfectly packed for safe shipping. I would highly recommend doing business with this gallery.
Brian

Brian

Fine Art Gallery

Fine Art Gallery

Tony Pridham is an internationally acclaimed artist, collected by museums, galleries and art connoisseurs around the world. Our gallery is the only one outside of the US, so come and view his work and watch him paint at his easel.

HIGH COUNTRY MAZE
​03 5777 3190
678 Piries Goughs Bay Road Goughs Bay Victoria

Fine Art Gallery

Fine Art Gallery

Tony Pridham is an internationally acclaimed artist, collected by museums, galleries and art connoisseurs around the world. Our gallery is the only one outside of the US, so come and view his work and watch him paint at his easel.

HIGH COUNTRY MAZE
​03 5777 3190
678 Piries Goughs Bay Road Goughs Bay Victoria

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