{"title":"Billy Connolly","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe world-famous musician and comedian’s iconic artworks have no less impact than one of his legendary comedy sketches. The faceless figures possess an extraordinary self-awareness and humanity. Devoid of emotion or expression, their anonymity opens them up to individual interpretation, creating a unique bond with the viewer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeatured by \u003cem\u003eThe Times\u003c\/em\u003e and documentaries including \u003cem\u003eBilly Connolly: It's Been a Pleasure\u003c\/em\u003e, his minimalist drawings have been described as 'poignant', 'funny' and 'enigmatic' by critics.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"billy-connolly-123-123-green-original","title":"1-2-3, 1-2-3 (Green)","description":"","brand":"Billy Connolly","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56599577788765,"sku":"BCN-ORI-POR-33507","price":17500.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0883\/1906\/6461\/files\/bcn-ori-por-33507-1-2-3-1-2-3-green-1_2024-05-07T08-52-49.jpg?v=1745928497"},{"product_id":"billy-connolly-a-glance-at-the-instructions","title":"A Glance at the Instructions","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhilst on tour in Canada in 2007, Billy was inspired by Montreal’s drizzling rain to buy some felt tip pens and a sketchbook. Over time, his drawings of little islands became intricate yet honest shapes – and \u003cem\u003eBorn On A Rainy Day\u003c\/em\u003e began.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFollowing two sell-out releases and a knighthood in 2017, ‘The Big Yin’ has once again returned to fine art. His drawings have been likened to cave paintings, with his anonymous characters boasting a charming simplicity. Each artwork is hand-signed by Billy himself. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBilly says: “Art, for me, bears no relation to comedy or music. My art is pure and unjudged, I am creating it for myself.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis artwork comes displayed on deckle-edged Aquarelle Arches-Torchon 300gsm paper, elegantly float-mounted in a handmade black paint and silver foil, pine and spruce frame.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Billy Connolly","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56599577821533,"sku":"BCN-SLE-POR-16738","price":3950.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0883\/1906\/6461\/files\/bco-a-glance-at-the-instructions-f.jpg?v=1745928008"},{"product_id":"billy-connolly-1-2-3-1-2-3","title":"1-2-3, 1-2-3","description":"\u003cp\u003e‘1-2-3, 1-2-3’ depicts a dancer with five legs. Inspired by country and Latin dancing, Billy has created a sense of dynamism in the figure by using vibrant colours and intricate, scale-like details.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“This is a dance come to life. It’s a Latin dance, like salsa or a bachata or merengue. I always think you need more than two legs to do a good dance, probably four. But to be a hootchy-cootchy dancer you need five.” Billy’s use of blue in this piece is inspired by the traditional Navajo jewellery crafted with turquoise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePart of his \u003cem\u003eBorn on a Rainy Day - Early Drawings\u003c\/em\u003e collection, Billy rediscovered this work while sorting through a cupboard in his house in Gozo, Malta. He says, “I’ve no idea why it’s a great favourite of mine. I keep going back to it. It’s like nothing else I’ve ever done, and that alone makes it appeal to me.” \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis artwork is a Double Hit Flatbed Giclée limited edition on 100% Cotton Saunders Waterford 300gsm Paper and it's available in a \u003ca href=\"\/en-jp\/products\/billy-connolly-spring-2025-framed-set-of-four-plus-last-night-but-the-night-before-standard-edition\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eset of four\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e. Receive an exclusive limited-edition print when purchasing the Born on a Rainy Day – Early Drawings Collection set.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFind out more about this collection \u003ca href=\"\/en-jp\/collections\/billy-connolly\/born-on-a-rainy-day-early-works-2025\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehere\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e or alternatively shop more Billy Connolly's art \u003ca href=\"\/en-jp\/search?q=billy+connolly\u0026amp;sort_by=relevance\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehere\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Billy Connolly","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56599577887069,"sku":"BCN-SLE-POR-31801","price":1250.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0883\/1906\/6461\/files\/BCN_1-2-3_1-2-3_1.jpg?v=1748353376"},{"product_id":"billy-connolly-a-load-of-old-bollocks","title":"A Load of Old Bollocks","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis artwork is featured in Billy’s new book ‘The Accidental Artist’. Find out more \u003ca href=\"\/en-jp\/blogs\/posts\/discover-billys-favourite-works-from-his-brilliant-new-book-the-accidental-artist\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehere\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis hand-signed giclée is part of Billy Connolly's Spring 2023 release in his highly successful \u003cem\u003eBorn On A Rainy Day\u003c\/em\u003e collection. Displayed on 100% cotton deckle-edged paper, float-mounted in a black painted and silver foiled pine frames, this artwork will add a bold touch of musical and comedic history to your home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBilly was inspired by seeing baskets of balls in design showrooms. \u003cem\u003e“They’re all over the place now. Balls with balls in them; they have string ones and wax ones and ones with spots on them. the balls from fishing nets to keep them afloat. And glass ones and wooden ones – they keep them in a big dish in design showrooms, and I’ve often wanted one. I wasn’t quite sure what I wanted it for, and it reminded me of one of them.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e“I couldn’t think of a name for the piece I started to draw with it, so I thought ‘A Load of Old Bollocks’ would cover it nicely. It’s a lovely statement – a load of old bollocks. You can say it wherever you like, you can say it about Shakespeare – “what a load of old bollocks!” You can say it about songs, poems – “a load of old bollocks!” And it just sums things up. It’s a nice thing, that basket of balls; it’ll never have a use. It’s a load of old bollocks! It’ll never be welded, it’ll never be riveted, it’ll never mean anything to anybody. It’s a load of old bollocks, and it pleases me greatly”.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlso available as part of a portfolio of 6, either \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca title=\"framed\" href=\"\/en-jp\/products\/billy-connolly-born-on-a-rainy-day-2023-portfolio-framed-set-of-6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eframed\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca title=\"unframed\" href=\"\/en-jp\/products\/billy-connolly-born-on-a-rainy-day-2023-portfolio-unframed-set-of-6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eunframed\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiscover more about this release on our \u003ca title=\"blog\" href=\"\/en-jp\/collections\/billy-connolly-is-back-more-witty-works-from-the-born-on-a-rainy-day-collection\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eblog\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e or view all Billy's artwork \u003ca title=\"here\" href=\"\/en-jp\/collections\/billy-connolly\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ehere\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Billy Connolly","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56599577985373,"sku":"BCN-SLE-POR-29115","price":2950.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0883\/1906\/6461\/files\/bcn-sle-por-29115f-tn-a-load-of-old-bollocks_2023-03-17T14-17-43.jpg?v=1749468043"},{"product_id":"billy-connolly-a-breeze-past-the-knees","title":"A Breeze Past The Knees","description":"","brand":"Billy Connolly","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56599578116445,"sku":"BCN-ORI-POR-28734","price":35000.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0883\/1906\/6461\/files\/bcn-ori-por-28734-1-a-breeze-past-the-knees_2024-03-15T13-34-04.jpg?v=1745928564"},{"product_id":"billy-connolly-and-on-monday-god-made-the-world","title":"And on Monday, God Made the World","description":"","brand":"Billy Connolly","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56599578378589,"sku":"BCN-SLE-POR-95325","price":5500.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0883\/1906\/6461\/files\/bcn-and-on-monday-f.jpg?v=1745927975"},{"product_id":"billy-connolly-and-on-monday-god-made-the-world-2","title":"And On Monday, God Made The World","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhilst on tour in Canada in 2007, Billy was inspired by Montreal’s drizzling rain to buy some felt-tip pens and a sketchbook. Over time, his drawings of little islands became intricate yet honest shapes – and \u003cem\u003eBorn on A Rainy Day\u003c\/em\u003e began.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA reimagining of the sold-out artwork released in 2018, ‘And On Monday, God Made The World’ is a special edition graphic inspired by Billy's past as a welder on Glaswegian dockyards. First appearing as sketches in his earlier \u003cem\u003eBorn on a Rainy Day\u003c\/em\u003e collections, the world-famous musician and comedian later transformed these abstract artworks, from sketchpad- to stainless steel- to Giclée artworks! Billy Connolly's iconic artworks have continued to evolve and are now transformed into a colourful fine art limited edition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCharmingly and unmistakeably witty with distinctive bold lines, as featured by \u003cem\u003eThe Times\u003c\/em\u003e and documentaries including \u003cem\u003eBilly Connolly: It's Been a Pleasure\u003c\/em\u003e, his minimalist drawings have been described as 'poignant', 'funny' and 'enigmatic' by critics. Billy’s art is simplistic, his faceless figures possess an extraordinary self-awareness and humanity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDevoid of emotion or expression, their anonymity opens them up to individual interpretation, creating a unique bond with the viewer. Speaking on the famous collection, Billy says: “I just want to keep honing the thing that I’ve got and make it better and better – that’s all. That’s the only ambition I feel.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis piece is a Double Hit Flatbed Giclée Limited edition on Saunders Waterford Aquarelle 300gsm paper and can also be purchased in a \u003ca href=\"\/en-jp\/products\/billy-connolly-on-monday-god-made-the-world-print-sculpture-set\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eset \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003ealongside with the limited edition sculpture. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFind out more about this collection \u003ca href=\"\/en-jp\/collections\/billy-connolly\/the-irrepressible-billy-connolly-is-back-with-two-additions-to-his-born-on-a-rainy-day-collection\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ehere\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e or alternatively shop more Billy’s art \u003ca href=\"\/en-jp\/collections\/billy-connolly\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ehere\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Billy Connolly","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56599578411357,"sku":"BCN-SLE-POR-31115","price":2500.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0883\/1906\/6461\/files\/bcn-and-on-monday-special-edition-1_2024-05-02T10-16-45.jpg?v=1746630877"},{"product_id":"billy-connolly-and-on-monday-god-made-the-world-1","title":"And On Monday, God Made The World - Stainless Steel","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhilst on tour in Canada in 2007, Billy was inspired by Montreal’s drizzling rain to buy some felt-tip pens and a sketchbook. Over time, his drawings of little islands became intricate yet honest shapes – and \u003cem\u003eBorn On A Rainy Day\u003c\/em\u003e began.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the first-ever sculpture from the collection, and is inspired by Billy's past as a welder on Glaswegian dockyards. His signature is inscribed onto the inside of the detailed wing - skip to 00:36 of our video above to see it up close! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpeaking on the series, Billy says: “I just want to keep honing the thing that I’ve got and make it better and better – that’s all. That’s the only ambition I feel.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca title=\"Shop Billy Connolly's Born On A Rainy Day collection\" href=\"\/en-jp\/blogs\/posts\/available-now-born-on-a-rainy-day-2020-billy-connolly\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShop the full collection on our blog.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Billy Connolly","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56599578444125,"sku":"BCN-SCU-POR-22160","price":15000.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0883\/1906\/6461\/files\/and-on-monday-god-made-the-world-04_2020-03-09T11-29-45.jpg?v=1749468045"},{"product_id":"billy-connolly-and-on-monday-god-made-the-world-1662976566","title":"And on Monday, God Made The World","description":"\u003cp\u003eFrom sketchpad- to stainless steel- to silkscreen! Billy Connolly's iconic artworks have continued to evolve and are now transformed into colourful limited edition fine art silkscreens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFirst appearing as sketches in his earlier \u003cem\u003e\u003ca title=\"Born On A Rainy Day 2012\" href=\"\/en-jp\/collections\/billy-connolly-unveiled-debut-art-collection\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBorn on a Rainy Day\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/em\u003ecollections, the world-famous musician and comedian later reimagined these abstract artworks in sculptural form as seen \u003ca title=\"Sculpture by Billy Connolly\" href=\"\/en-jp\/search?sort_by=relevance\u0026amp;q=Billy+Connolly\u0026amp;filter.p.m.custom.medium=Sculpture\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ehere\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e. Now, the moving images have metamorphosed into vibrant and striking, high quality silkscreen artworks that perfectly capture the colour, texture and mood of Billy's original artworks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen displayed together, the six dynamic colours create a truly beautiful collection that perfectly accentuates the monochromatic sketches Billy Connolly is known for. Learn more about this collection on \u003ca title=\"Making Life More Colourful\" href=\"\/en-jp\/collections\/billy-connolly-making-life-more-colourful\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eour blog\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e or view the portfolio of six \u003ca title=\"Portfolio of Six by Billy Connolly\" href=\"\/en-jp\/products\/billy-connolly-born-on-a-rainy-day-2022-silkscreen-framed-portfolio\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ehere\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Billy Connolly","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56599578509661,"sku":"BCN-SIL-POR-25362","price":3950.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0883\/1906\/6461\/files\/bcn-sil-por-25362-1-and-on-monday-god-made-the-world_2022-09-12T11-31-17.jpg?v=1749468040"},{"product_id":"billy-connolly-a-load-of-old-bollocks-rainbow-colours","title":"A Load Of Old Bollocks | Rainbow Colours","description":"\u003cp\u003eHand-signed Mixed Media Original Artwork by Billy Connolly. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinding himself fascinated by the array of textures, sizes and materials of the decorative baskets of balls that have become commonplace in design showrooms, Billy wanted one despite acknowledging their uselessness. Using his signature detailed linework, he interpreted these spherical objects in his distinctive style. Billy has added a rainbow of colour to the intricate drawing, breathing life into the piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnable to think of a suitable name for this artwork, Billy decided to employ a favourite phrase, titling the piece ‘A Load of Old Bollocks’. As Billy says, “it’s a lovely statement. You can say it wherever you like!”. Although the basket of balls in the showroom doesn’t have a purpose, it still makes people happy by brightening up a space. Its purpose is to bring joy, just like Billy’s artwork.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e“It’ll never mean anything to anybody. It’s a load of old bollocks, and it pleases me greatly.”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFind out more about Billy Connolly's \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.castlefineart.com\/collections\/billy-connolly\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Billy Connolly","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56599578542429,"sku":"BCN-ORI-POR-32266","price":40000.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0883\/1906\/6461\/files\/bcn-ori-por-32266-a-load-of-old-bollocks-1_2025-02-14T11-11-52.jpg?v=1745928805"},{"product_id":"billy-connolly-and-on-monday-god-made-the-world-large","title":"And On Monday, God Made The World (Large)","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhilst on tour in Canada in 2007, Billy was inspired by Montreal’s drizzling rain to buy some felt-tip pens and a sketchbook. 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Billy Connolly's iconic artworks have continued to evolve and are now transformed into a colourful fine art limited edition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCharmingly and unmistakeably witty with distinctive bold lines, as featured by \u003cem\u003eThe Times\u003c\/em\u003e and documentaries including \u003cem\u003eBilly Connolly: It's Been a Pleasure\u003c\/em\u003e, his minimalist drawings have been described as 'poignant', 'funny' and 'enigmatic' by critics. Billy’s art is simplistic, his faceless figures possess an extraordinary self-awareness and humanity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDevoid of emotion or expression, their anonymity opens them up to individual interpretation, creating a unique bond with the viewer. Speaking on the famous collection, Billy says: “I just want to keep honing the thing that I’ve got and make it better and better – that’s all. That’s the only ambition I feel.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis piece is a Double Hit Flatbed Giclée Limited edition on Atlantis Watercolour Paper framed with museum glass. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFind out more about this collection \u003ca href=\"\/en-jp\/collections\/billy-connolly\/the-irrepressible-billy-connolly-is-back-with-two-additions-to-his-born-on-a-rainy-day-collection\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ehere\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e or alternatively shop more Billy’s art \u003ca href=\"\/en-jp\/collections\/billy-connolly\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ehere\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Billy Connolly","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56599578870109,"sku":"BCN-SLE-POR-33622","price":12500.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0883\/1906\/6461\/files\/bcn-large-and-on-monday-god-made-the-world-1_2024-05-22T11-00-37.jpg?v=1745928582"},{"product_id":"billy-connolly-and-on-monday-god-made-the-world-print-sculpture-set","title":"And On Monday, God Made the World | Print \u0026 Sculpture Set","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhilst on tour in Canada in 2007, Billy was inspired by Montreal’s drizzling rain to buy some felt-tip pens and a sketchbook. Over time, his drawings of little islands became intricate yet honest shapes – and \u003cem\u003eBorn on A Rainy Day\u003c\/em\u003e began.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA reimagining of the sold-out artwork released in 2018, ‘And On Monday, God Made The World’ is inspired by Billy's past as a welder on Glaswegian dockyards. First appearing as sketches in his earlier \u003cem\u003eBorn on a Rainy Day\u003c\/em\u003e collections, the world-famous musician and comedian later reimagined these abstract artworks in sculptural form and in a special edition graphic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCharmingly and unmistakeably witty with distinctive bold lines, as featured by \u003cem\u003eThe Times\u003c\/em\u003e and documentaries including \u003cem\u003eBilly Connolly: It's Been a Pleasure\u003c\/em\u003e, his minimalist artworks have been described as 'poignant', 'funny' and 'enigmatic' by critics. Billy’s art is simplistic, his faceless figures possess an extraordinary self-awareness and humanity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDevoid of emotion or expression, their anonymity opens them up to individual interpretation, creating a unique bond with the viewer. Speaking on the famous collection, Billy says: “I just want to keep honing the thing that I’ve got and make it better and better – that’s all. That’s the only ambition I feel.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis set includes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-jp\/products\/billy-connolly-on-monday-god-made-the-world-special-edition\"\u003eAnd On Monday, God Made The World Giclée\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-jp\/products\/billy-connolly-on-monday-god-made-the-world-sculpture\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAnd On Monday, God Made The World Sculpture\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFind out more about this collection \u003ca href=\"\/en-jp\/collections\/billy-connolly\/the-irrepressible-billy-connolly-is-back-with-two-additions-to-his-born-on-a-rainy-day-collection\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ehere\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/a\u003eor alternatively shop more Billy’s art \u003ca href=\"\/en-jp\/collections\/billy-connolly\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ehere\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Billy Connolly","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56599579132253,"sku":"BCN-MIS-POR-33702","price":10950.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0883\/1906\/6461\/files\/bcn-god-sculpture-set-7-square_2024-05-10T13-24-25.jpg?v=1749468039"},{"product_id":"billy-connolly-and-on-monday-god-made-the-world-monumental-stainless-steel","title":"And On Monday, God Made The World (Monumental) - Stainless Steel","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhilst on tour in Canada in 2007, Billy was inspired by Montreal’s drizzling rain to buy some felt-tip pens and a sketchbook. Over time, his drawings of little islands became intricate yet honest shapes – and \u003cem\u003eBorn On A Rainy Day\u003c\/em\u003e began.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003ca title=\"An On Monday God Made the World by Billy Connolly\" href=\"\/en-jp\/products\/billy-connolly-and-on-monday-god-made-the-world-1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003efirst-ever sculpture\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e from the collection was inspired by Billy's past as a welder on Glaswegian dockyards. His signature inscribed onto the inside of the detailed wing, the sculpture was a sensation. Since then, Billy's collection of art has grown and he has revisited this first leap into sculptural form with a monumental sculpture interpretation of 'And On Monday, God Made The World'. Due to the sculpture's size and weight, we can arrange delivery and installation. Enquire about this sculpture to find out more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShop Billy's full range of artworks \u003ca title=\"Shop art by Billy Connolly\" href=\"\/en-jp\/search?q=billy+connolly\u0026amp;sort_by=relevance\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ehere\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Billy Connolly","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56599579230557,"sku":"BCN-SCU-POR-27833","price":150000.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0883\/1906\/6461\/files\/bcn-and-on-monday-god-made-the-world-large-01-lr_2022-09-20T11-14-19.jpg?v=1745928482"},{"product_id":"billy-connolly-autumn-2024-framed-set-of-six","title":"Born on a Rainy Day, Autumn 2024 | Framed Set of Six","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe irrepressible Billy Connolly returns with the latest instalment of his \u003cem\u003eBorn on a Rainy Day\u003c\/em\u003e collection, this time with coloured interpretations his most celebrated images. Originally sketched in black and white, Billy’s reimagination of these artworks illustrates the continuing evolution of his unique signature style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy introducing a spectrum of colour to his most beloved artworks, Billy expresses his love for creativity and originality, encouraging us all to embrace our individuality, no matter what. Although his figures are faceless, they still manage to possess an extraordinary self-awareness and humanity, whilst their anonymity opens them up to individual interpretation, creating a unique bond with the viewer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBilly’s joy for life is clear and infectious in this collection. As we see the figures playing music, dancing and expressing their unique style, Billy gives us an insight into some of the most nostalgic moments throughout his life and career.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether it’s hearing the pulsing sound of bagpipers lining the streets at the Edinburgh Fringe, the blossoming relationship with his art or the magical light of the Scottish gloaming, each piece reveals life through Billy’s eyes, while inviting the viewer to enjoy it in a way that’s true to them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDescribed by The Times as 'poignant', 'funny' and 'enigmatic', Billy’s highly collectible prints and stainless-steel sculptures are as amusing as his comedy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis set includes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-jp\/products\/billy-connolly-big-close-up\"\u003e'Big Close Up'\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e (65.0cm x 85.5cm) \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-jp\/products\/billy-connolly-glaswegian-icarus\"\u003e'Glaswegian Icarus'\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e(85.5cm x 65.0cm) \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-jp\/products\/billy-connolly-one-mans-band\"\u003e'One Man’s Band'\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e (65.0cm x 85.5cm) \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.castlefineart.comart\/billy-connolly\/rebel-without-a-sword\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e'Rebel Without A Sword'\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e (65.0cm x 85.5cm) \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-jp\/products\/billy-connolly-the-gloaming\"\u003e'The Gloaming'\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e(65.0cm x 85.5cm) \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-jp\/products\/billy-connolly-zebra-crossing\"\u003e'Zebra Crossing\u003c\/a\u003e'\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e(85.5cm x 65.0cm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe artworks included in this set are Double Hit Flatbed Giclée Limited Editions on 100% Cotton Saunders Waterford 300gsm Paper. A set of six is also available as a \u003ca href=\"\/en-jp\/products\/billy-connolly-autumn-2024-portolfio-set-of-six\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eportfolio\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFind out more about this collection \u003ca href=\"\/en-jp\/collections\/billy-connolly\/born-on-a-rainy-day-autumn-2024\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ehere\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e or alternatively shop more Billy's art \u003ca href=\"\/en-jp\/search?q=billy+connolly\u0026amp;sort_by=relevance\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ehere\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Billy Connolly","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56599579459933,"sku":"BCN-SLE-POR-34330F","price":7500.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0883\/1906\/6461\/files\/bcn-sle-por-34330-set_2024-08-23T12-23-13.jpg?v=1745929218"},{"product_id":"billy-connolly-baby-flier","title":"Baby Flier","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis artwork is featured in Billy’s new book ‘The Accidental Artist’. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe world-famous musician and comedian’s iconic artworks have no less impact than one of his legendary comedy sketches, with his humour communicated through shapes and lines rather than words. Billy’s art is charmingly simplistic, his faceless figures possess an extraordinary self-awareness and humanity. Devoid of emotion or expression, their anonymity opens them up to individual interpretation, creating a unique bond with the viewer. \u003ca href=\"\/en-jp\/collections\/billy-connolly#about\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBilly's\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e initial works were in black and white, but in recent years, he has embraced colour, adding: “There’s more colour in the collection than before. I was looking at the drawings and sometimes they were crying out for colour and I didn’t know why.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e‘Baby Flier’ is an angelic baby with wings. “The 'flier' came second, the wings were an afterthought. He looked a bit lonely with no wings. Babies look as if they should fly or float; they have a holiness about them,” says Billy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“My Catholic upbringing makes me think of that angelic thing. My childhood was kind of dark, with my parents’ divorce and being brought up by strange aunties, so the church was a release. I always loved it, going to Mass or Benediction. All the candles and people in their long outfits, the smells…”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn his unmistakeable style, Connolly reflects both his Scottish background and his current life in Florida, where he creates these fantastic pieces. With the comic’s brilliant sense of humour, this collection will resonate even more deeply with collectors given the personal sentiment of this release – the artworks see Connolly recalling his Glasgow childhood, living in the Scottish countryside and a bit of Scots history alongside an insight into his favourite hobby, fishing, as practiced near his Florida home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand-signed by The Big Yin himself, ‘Baby Flier’ will add a bold and humorous touch of musical and comedic history to your home. This piece is a Double Hit Flatbed Giclée Print on 100% Cotton Aquarelle Arches - Torchon 300gsm displayed on 2mm Float Glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis piece can also be purchased as part of an \u003ca href=\"\/en-jp\/products\/billy-connolly-born-on-a-rainy-day-spring-2024-set-of-six-portfolio\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eunframed\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"\/en-jp\/products\/billy-connolly-born-on-a-rainy-day-spring-2024-set-of-six\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eframed set.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFind out more about this collection \u003ca href=\"\/en-jp\/blogs\/posts\/billy-connolly-brings-deeply-personal-new-pieces-to-his-born-on-a-rainy-day-collection\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ehere\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e or alternatively shop more of Billy’s art \u003ca href=\"\/en-jp\/collections\/billy-connolly\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ehere\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Billy Connolly","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56599579492701,"sku":"BCN-SLE-POR-31699","price":1250.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0883\/1906\/6461\/files\/bcn-baby-flier-1_2024-01-17T08-00-52.jpg?v=1749468039"},{"product_id":"billy-connolly-autumn-2024-portolfio-set-of-six","title":"Born on a Rainy Day, Autumn 2024 | Portfolio Set of Six","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe irrepressible Billy Connolly returns with the latest instalment of his \u003cem\u003eBorn on a Rainy Day\u003c\/em\u003e collection, this time with coloured interpretations his most celebrated images. Originally sketched in black and white, Billy’s reimagination of these artworks illustrates the continuing evolution of his unique signature style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy introducing a spectrum of colour to his most beloved, Billy expresses his love for creativity and originality, encouraging us all to embrace our individuality, no matter what. Although his figures are faceless, they still manage to possess an extraordinary self-awareness and humanity, whilst their anonymity opens them up to individual interpretation, creating a unique bond with the viewer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBilly’s joy for life is clear and infectious in this collection. As we see the figures playing music, dancing and expressing their unique style, Billy gives us an insight into some of the most nostalgic moments throughout his life and career.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether it’s hearing the pulsing sound of bagpipers lining the streets at the Edinburgh Fringe, the blossoming relationship with his art or the magical light of the Scottish gloaming, each piece reveals life through Billy’s eyes, while inviting the viewer to enjoy it in a way that’s true to them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDescribed by The Times as 'poignant', 'funny' and 'enigmatic', Billy’s highly collectible prints and stainless-steel sculptures are as amusing as his comedy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis portfolio includes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-jp\/products\/billy-connolly-big-close-up\"\u003e'Big Close Up'\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e (57.1cm x 77.5cm) \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-jp\/products\/billy-connolly-glaswegian-icarus\"\u003e'Glaswegian Icarus'\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e(77.5cm x 57.1cm) \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-jp\/products\/billy-connolly-one-mans-band\"\u003e'One Man’s Band'\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e (57.1cm x 77.5cm) \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.castlefineart.comart\/billy-connolly\/rebel-without-a-sword\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e'Rebel Without A Sword'\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e (57.1cm x 77.5cm) \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-jp\/products\/billy-connolly-the-gloaming\"\u003e'The Gloaming'\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e(57.1cm x 77.5cm) \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-jp\/products\/billy-connolly-zebra-crossing\"\u003e'Zebra Crossing\u003c\/a\u003e'\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e(77.5cm x 57.1cm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe artworks included in this portfolio are Double Hit Flatbed Giclée Limited Editions on 100% Cotton Saunders Waterford 300gsm Paper. A set of six is also available \u003ca href=\"\/en-jp\/products\/billy-connolly-autumn-2024-framed-set-of-six\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eframed\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFind out more about this collection \u003ca href=\"\/en-jp\/collections\/billy-connolly\/born-on-a-rainy-day-autumn-2024\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ehere\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e or alternatively shop more Billy's art \u003ca href=\"\/en-jp\/search?q=billy+connolly\u0026amp;sort_by=relevance\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ehere\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Billy Connolly","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56599579525469,"sku":"BCN-SLE-POR-34330","price":5700.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0883\/1906\/6461\/files\/bcn-unframed-set-3_2024-09-04T07-39-51.jpg?v=1745928926"},{"product_id":"billy-connolly-and-on-monday-god-made-the-world-sculpture","title":"And On Monday, God Made The World","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhilst on tour in Canada in 2007, Billy was inspired by Montreal’s drizzling rain to buy some felt-tip pens and a sketchbook. Over time, his drawings of little islands became intricate yet honest shapes – and \u003cem\u003eBorn on A Rainy Day\u003c\/em\u003e began.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA reimagining of the sold-out artwork released in 2018, ‘And On Monday, God Made the World’ is inspired by Billy's past as a welder on Glaswegian dockyards. First appearing as sketches in his earlier \u003cem\u003eBorn on a Rainy Day\u003c\/em\u003e collections, the world-famous musician and comedian later transformed these abstract artworks in sculptural form as seen here. The artist’s signature is inscribed onto the inside of the detailed wing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCharmingly and unmistakeably witty with distinctive bold detailing, as featured by \u003cem\u003eThe Times\u003c\/em\u003e and documentaries including \u003cem\u003eBilly Connolly: It's Been a Pleasure\u003c\/em\u003e, his minimalist artworks have been described as 'poignant', 'funny' and 'enigmatic' by critics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBilly’s art is charmingly simplistic, his faceless figures possess an extraordinary self-awareness and humanity. Devoid of emotion or expression, their anonymity opens them up to individual interpretation, creating a unique bond with the viewer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpeaking on the famous collection, Billy says: “I just want to keep honing the thing that I’ve got and make it better and better – that’s all. That’s the only ambition I feel.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis piece is a Stainless-Steel Sculpture on Black Granite Base. For an extra £1000, this limited edition can also be purchased in a \u003ca href=\"\/en-jp\/products\/billy-connolly-on-monday-god-made-the-world-print-sculpture-set\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eset \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003ealongside the limited edition Giclée.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFind out more about this collection \u003ca href=\"\/en-jp\/collections\/billy-connolly\/the-irrepressible-billy-connolly-is-back-with-two-additions-to-his-born-on-a-rainy-day-collection\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ehere\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/a\u003eor alternatively shop more Billy’s art \u003ca href=\"\/en-jp\/collections\/billy-connolly\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ehere\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Billy Connolly","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56599579558237,"sku":"BCN-SCU-POR-32774","price":9950.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0883\/1906\/6461\/files\/bcn-and-on-monday-god-made-the-world-11_2024-05-02T10-18-10.jpg?v=1746630636"},{"product_id":"billy-connolly-baby-flier-blue-purple","title":"Baby Flier | Blue \u0026 Purple","description":"\u003cp\u003eHand-signed Mixed Media Original Artwork by Billy Connolly. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDepicting a flying baby in his signature abstract style, Billy creates a faceless figure that is full of energy and emotion. Billy never intended for this character to have wings but felt that the piece was complete once he added them. He says, “the wings were an afterthought. He looked a bit lonely with no wings. Babies look as if they should fly or float.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBilly’s faceless characters pose an extraordinary sense of self awareness and humanity despite being expressionless. Their anonymity allows us to view and understand them in our own unique way, so each viewer can form their own bond with the artwork.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e“Wings seem to portray a lot of things like long life, grace, and a sort of worldly holiness.”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFind out more about Billy Connolly's \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.castlefineart.com\/collections\/billy-connolly\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Billy Connolly","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56599579591005,"sku":"BCN-ORI-POR-33330","price":25000.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0883\/1906\/6461\/files\/bcn-ori-por-33330-baby-flier-blue-purple-1_2024-04-12T15-14-41.jpg?v=1745928847"},{"product_id":"billy-connolly-backseat-driver","title":"Backseat Driver","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis artwork is featured in Billy’s new book ‘The Accidental Artist’. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis hand-signed giclée is part of Billy Connolly's Spring 2023 release in his highly successful \u003cem\u003eBorn On A Rainy Day\u003c\/em\u003e collection. Displayed on 100% cotton deckle-edged paper, float-mounted in a black painted and silver foiled pine frames, this artwork will add a bold touch of musical and comedic history to your home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn creating the piece, Billy says:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e“I’m very fond of him. I didn’t know what it was at first, because it didn’t have legs. It was just a shape. It was like a potato scone, and then I got the idea for the horse and I put a head on it, and the legs, but I couldn’t work out a way to put the legs on his back. So I gave it a rest, I put a little chair in.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e“I’ve never tried to imagine him going anywhere. He’s just quite happy where he is. He’s not going anywhere fast, and he knows this. He’s very wise.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e“I used to draw lots of blindfolds. I was driven to it and I don’t know why. They don’t mean anything to me, and then sometimes they mean lots of different things. It’s my own little language and I enjoy it and happily other people seem to enjoy it too.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e“We had a donkey once, and he just stood. He didn’t go to many places. Donkeys are lovely like that, they just stand and think. The Glasgow boxer, Peter Keenan, saw himself as a great working class hero, and he was, and he saw me as that as well. He thought I was another kind of him. And he said: ‘I’ve got the very thing for you’. He bred Clydesdale horses and he had a donkey from somewhere. He said: ‘Do you want a donkey?’ and I said: ‘Yeah, I’d love one!’ He gave us a pregnant donkey, and she gave birth to baby Booby. My eldest daughter Cara used to love them.”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlso available as part of a portfolio of 6, either \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca title=\"framed\" href=\"\/en-jp\/products\/billy-connolly-born-on-a-rainy-day-2023-portfolio-framed-set-of-6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eframed\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca title=\"unframed\" href=\"\/en-jp\/products\/billy-connolly-born-on-a-rainy-day-2023-portfolio-unframed-set-of-6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eunframed\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiscover more about this release on our \u003ca title=\"blog\" href=\"\/en-jp\/blogs\/posts\/billy-connolly-is-back-more-witty-works-from-the-born-on-a-rainy-day-collection\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eblog\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e or view all Billy's artwork \u003ca title=\"here\" href=\"\/en-jp\/collections\/billy-connolly\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ehere\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Billy Connolly","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56599579787613,"sku":"BCN-SLE-POR-28481","price":1250.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0883\/1906\/6461\/files\/bcn-sle-por-28481f-tn-backseat-driver_2023-03-17T14-25-35.jpg?v=1749468042"},{"product_id":"billy-connolly-balancing-act-blue-arm","title":"An Act Of Balance (Blue Arm)","description":"","brand":"Billy Connolly","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56599579918685,"sku":"BCN-ORI-POR-29073","price":25000.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0883\/1906\/6461\/files\/bcn-ori-por-29073-1-an-act-of-balance-blue-arm_2024-03-15T13-37-43.jpg?v=1745929394"},{"product_id":"billy-connolly-big-close-up","title":"Big Close Up","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis artwork is featured in Billy’s new book ‘The Accidental Artist’. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe irrepressible Billy Connolly returns with the latest instalment of his \u003cem\u003eBorn on a Rainy Day\u003c\/em\u003e collection, this time with coloured interpretations his most celebrated images. Originally sketched in black and white, Billy’s reimagination of this artwork illustrates the continuing evolution of his unique signature style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy introducing a spectrum of colour to the famous ‘Big Close Up’, Billy expresses his love for creativity and originality, encouraging us all to embrace our individuality, no matter what. Although his figures are faceless, they still manage to possess an extraordinary self-awareness and humanity, whilst their anonymity opens them up to individual interpretation, creating a unique bond with the viewer. Connolly told us “It explains itself a guy admiring himself, put his fancy hat on. He's in his own place. That's all.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBilly’s joy for life is clear and infectious in this collection. As we see the figures playing music, dancing and expressing their unique style, Billy gives us an insight into some of the most nostalgic moments throughout his life and career.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether it’s hearing the pulsing sound of bagpipers lining the streets at the Edinburgh Fringe, the blossoming relationship with his art or the magical light of the Scottish gloaming, each piece reveals life through Billy’s eyes, while inviting the viewer to enjoy it in a way that’s true to them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDescribed by The Times as 'poignant', 'funny' and 'enigmatic', Billy’s highly collectible prints and stainless-steel sculptures are as amusing as his comedy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis artwork is a Double Hit Flatbed Giclée Limited Edition on 100% Cotton Saunders Waterford 300gsm Paper. A set of six is also available \u003ca href=\"\/en-jp\/products\/billy-connolly-autumn-2024-framed-set-of-six\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eframed\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e or as a \u003ca href=\"\/en-jp\/products\/billy-connolly-autumn-2024-portolfio-set-of-six\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eportfolio\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e. Find out more about this collection \u003ca href=\"\/en-jp\/collections\/billy-connolly\/born-on-a-rainy-day-autumn-2024\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ehere\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e or alternatively shop more Billy's art \u003ca href=\"\/en-jp\/search?q=billy+connolly\u0026amp;sort_by=relevance\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ehere\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Billy Connolly","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56599579984221,"sku":"BCN-SLE-POR-34021","price":1250.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0883\/1906\/6461\/files\/bcn-sle-por-34021-big-close-up-2024-1_2024-08-23T12-09-32.jpg?v=1746631321"},{"product_id":"billy-connolly-big-close-up-2019","title":"Big Close Up","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhilst on tour in Canada in 2007, Billy was inspired by Montreal’s drizzling rain to buy some felt tip pens and a sketchbook. Over time, his drawings of little islands became intricate yet honest shapes – and Born On A Rainy Day began.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFollowing three sell-out releases and a knighthood in 2017, ‘The Big Yin’ has once again returned to fine art. His drawings have been likened to cave paintings, with his anonymous characters boasting a charming simplicity. Each artwork is hand-signed by Billy himself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBilly says: “Art, for me, bears no relation to comedy or music. My art is pure and unjudged, I am creating it for myself.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis artwork comes displayed on deckle-edged Aquarelle Arches-Torchon 300gsm paper, elegantly float-mounted in a handmade black paint and silver foil, pine and spruce frame.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Billy Connolly","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56599580148061,"sku":"BCN-SLE-POR-16741","price":2950.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0883\/1906\/6461\/files\/bco-big-close-up-f.jpg?v=1745928200"},{"product_id":"billy-connolly-blue-angel-1662988601","title":"Blue Angel","description":"\u003cp\u003eFrom sketchpad- to stainless steel- to silkscreen! Billy Connolly's iconic artworks have continued to evolve and are now transformed into colourful limited edition fine art silkscreens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFirst appearing as sketches in his earlier \u003cem\u003e\u003ca title=\"Born On A Rainy Day 2012\" href=\"\/en-jp\/blogs\/posts\/billy-connolly-unveiled-debut-art-collection\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBorn on a Rainy Day\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/em\u003ecollections, the world-famous musician and comedian later reimagined these abstract artworks in sculptural form as seen \u003ca title=\"Sculpture by Billy Connolly\" href=\"\/en-jp\/search?sort_by=relevance\u0026amp;q=Billy+Connolly\u0026amp;filter.p.m.custom.medium=Sculpture\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ehere\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e. Now, the moving images have metamorphosed into vibrant and striking, high quality silkscreen artworks that perfectly capture the colour, texture and mood of Billy's original artworks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen displayed together, the six dynamic colours create a truly beautiful collection that perfectly accentuates the monochromatic sketches Billy Connolly is known for. Learn more about this collection on \u003ca title=\"Making Life More Colourful\" href=\"\/en-jp\/blogs\/posts\/billy-connolly-making-life-more-colourful\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eour blog\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e or view the portfolio of six \u003ca title=\"Portfolio of Six by Billy Connolly\" href=\"\/en-jp\/products\/billy-connolly-born-on-a-rainy-day-2022-silkscreen-framed-portfolio\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ehere\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Billy Connolly","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56599580180829,"sku":"BCN-SIL-POR-25359","price":2950.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0883\/1906\/6461\/files\/bcn-sil-por-25359-1-blue-angel_2022-09-12T13-17-15.jpg?v=1749468037"},{"product_id":"billy-connolly-birds-on-a-wire","title":"Birds on a Wire","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis artwork is featured in Billy’s new book ‘The Accidental Artist’. Find out more \u003ca href=\"\/en-jp\/blogs\/posts\/discover-billys-favourite-works-from-his-brilliant-new-book-the-accidental-artist\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehere\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis hand-signed giclée is part of Billy Connolly's Spring 2023 release in his highly successful \u003cem\u003eBorn On A Rainy Day\u003c\/em\u003e collection. Displayed on 100% cotton deckle-edged paper, float-mounted in a black painted and silver foiled pine frames, this artwork will add a bold touch of musical and comedic history to your home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn creating the piece, Billy says:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e“I pondered for ages on the title. I didn’t know what it was, but once I finished it, ‘Bird on a Wire’ by Leonard Cohen kept coming back to me with these birds. I tried to get away from it and eventually had to use it. That’s not the same as stealing a song, it’s just borrowing a title. Leonard Cohen was a good man - he wouldn’t mind.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e“I went to my doctor in LA once, and about 15 Buddhists all scrambled past me. I got inside and he said: ‘did you see the Buddhists?’ I said ‘yeah.’ He said: ‘Did you see Leonard?’. He was one of them. Leonard Cohen was living with the Buddhists.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e“The man in the picture is sitting on a seat with his legs dangling over, doing a sort of martial art, and the ball is just a ball. The birds let you know which way is up. If you want to know which way to hang it, the birds are the right way up – my drawings come with instructions!”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlso available as part of a portfolio of 6, either \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca title=\"framed\" href=\"\/en-jp\/products\/billy-connolly-born-on-a-rainy-day-2023-portfolio-framed-set-of-6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eframed\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca title=\"unframed\" href=\"\/en-jp\/products\/billy-connolly-born-on-a-rainy-day-2023-portfolio-unframed-set-of-6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eunframed\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiscover more about this release on our \u003ca title=\"blog\" href=\"\/en-jp\/blogs\/posts\/billy-connolly-is-back-more-witty-works-from-the-born-on-a-rainy-day-collection\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eblog\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e or view all Billy's artwork \u003ca title=\"here\" href=\"\/en-jp\/collections\/billy-connolly\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ehere\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Billy Connolly","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56599580246365,"sku":"BCN-SLE-POR-28480","price":1250.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0883\/1906\/6461\/files\/bcn-sle-por-28480-tn-birds-on-a-wire_2023-03-17T14-32-50.jpg?v=1749468041"},{"product_id":"billy-connolly-blue-angel","title":"Blue Angel","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe piece is taken from Billy Connolly's debut collection of six limited edition pieces. 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After buying some felt tip pens and and a sketchbook, he sketched islands - which in time became his humorous, detailed shapes. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Billy Connolly","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56599580606813,"sku":"BCN-SLE-POR-91973","price":5250.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0883\/1906\/6461\/files\/bco-blue-angel.jpg?v=1749468031"},{"product_id":"billy-connolly-baby-flier-yellow-wings-original","title":"Baby Flier - Yellow Wings","description":"","brand":"Billy Connolly","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56599580541277,"sku":"BCN-ORI-POR-32822","price":20000.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0883\/1906\/6461\/files\/bcn-ori-por-32822-baby-flier-yellow-wings-1_2024-02-08T09-47-10.jpg?v=1749468042"},{"product_id":"billy-connolly-born-on-a-rainy-day-2022-silkscreen-unframed-portfolio","title":"Born on a Rainy Day, Autumn 2022 | Portfolio Set of Six","description":"\u003cp\u003eFrom sketchpad- to stainless steel- to silkscreen! Billy Connolly's iconic artworks have continued to evolve and are now transformed into colourful limited edition fine art silkscreens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFirst appearing as sketches in his earlier \u003cem\u003e\u003ca title=\"Born On A Rainy Day 2012\" href=\"\/en-jp\/blogs\/posts\/billy-connolly-unveiled-debut-art-collection\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBorn on a Rainy Day\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/em\u003ecollections, the world-famous musician and comedian later reimagined these abstract artworks in sculptural form as seen \u003ca title=\"Sculpture by Billy Connolly\" href=\"\/en-jp\/search?sort_by=relevance\u0026amp;q=Billy+Connolly\u0026amp;filter.p.m.custom.medium=Sculpture\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ehere\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e. Now, the moving images have metamorphosed into vibrant and striking, high quality silkscreen artworks that perfectly capture the colour, texture and mood of Billy's original artworks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIncluded in this set are:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca title=\"And on Monday God made the World | Billy Connolly\" href=\"\/en-jp\/products\/billy-connolly-and-on-monday-god-made-the-world-1662976566\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAn on Monday God Made the World\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e | 103 x 79 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca title=\"Blue Angel | Billy Connolly\" href=\"\/en-jp\/products\/billy-connolly-blue-angel-1662988601\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlue Angel \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e| 79 x 103cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca title=\"Hang Glider by Billy Connolly\" href=\"\/en-jp\/products\/billy-connolly-hang-glider-1662989378\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHang Glider \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e| 103 x 79cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca title=\"Pink Tie \u0026amp; Hanky by Billy Connolly\" href=\"\/en-jp\/products\/billy-connolly-hang-glider-1662989729\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePink Tie \u0026amp; Hanky\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e | 103 x 79cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca title=\"Wading Bird by Billy Connolly\" href=\"\/en-jp\/products\/billy-connolly-wading-bird-1662990730\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWading Bird\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e | 79 x 103cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca title=\"Walkies by Billy Connolly\" href=\"\/en-jp\/products\/billy-connolly-walkies-1662991153\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWalkies \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e| 103 x 79cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen displayed together, the six dynamic colours create a truly beautiful collection that perfectly accentuates the monochromatic sketches Billy Connolly is known for. Learn more about this collection on \u003ca title=\"Making Life More Colourful\" href=\"\/en-jp\/blogs\/posts\/billy-connolly-making-life-more-colourful\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eour blog\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e or shop our full Billy Connolly Portfolio \u003ca title=\"Art by Billy Connolly\" href=\"\/en-jp\/collections\/billy-connolly\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ehere\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Billy Connolly","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56599580803421,"sku":"BCN-SIL-POR-27870","price":16250.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0883\/1906\/6461\/files\/bcn-sil-por-27870-1-born-on-a-rainy-day-unframed-collection-of-six-silkscreen-editions_2022-09-12T14-23-22.jpg?v=1745929140"},{"product_id":"billy-connolly-born-on-a-rainy-day-2022-silkscreen-framed-portfolio","title":"Born on a Rainy Day, Autumn 2022 | Framed  Set of Six","description":"\u003cp\u003eFrom sketchpad- to stainless steel- to silkscreen! Billy Connolly's iconic artworks have continued to evolve and are now transformed into colourful limited edition fine art silkscreens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFirst appearing as sketches in his earlier \u003cem\u003e\u003ca title=\"Born On A Rainy Day 2012\" href=\"\/en-jp\/blogs\/posts\/billy-connolly-unveiled-debut-art-collection\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBorn on a Rainy Day\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/em\u003ecollections, the world-famous musician and comedian later reimagined these abstract artworks in sculptural form as seen \u003ca title=\"Sculpture by Billy Connolly\" href=\"\/en-jp\/search?sort_by=relevance\u0026amp;q=Billy+Connolly\u0026amp;filter.p.m.custom.medium=Sculpture\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ehere\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e. Now, the moving images have metamorphosed into vibrant and striking, high quality silkscreen artworks that perfectly capture the colour, texture and mood of Billy's original artworks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIncluded in this set are:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca title=\"And on Monday God made the World | Billy Connolly\" href=\"\/en-jp\/products\/billy-connolly-and-on-monday-god-made-the-world-1662976566\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAnd on Monday God Made the World\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e | 113 x 87cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca title=\"Blue Angel | Billy Connolly\" href=\"\/en-jp\/products\/billy-connolly-blue-angel-1662988601\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlue Angel \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e| 87 x 113cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca title=\"Hang Glider by Billy Connolly\" href=\"\/en-jp\/products\/billy-connolly-hang-glider-1662989378\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHang Glider \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e| 113 x 87cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca title=\"Pink Tie \u0026amp; Hanky by Billy Connolly\" href=\"\/en-jp\/products\/billy-connolly-pink-tie-and-hanky-16629897295\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePink Tie \u0026amp; Hanky\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e | 113 x 87cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca title=\"Wading Bird by Billy Connolly\" href=\"\/en-jp\/products\/billy-connolly-wading-bird-1662990730\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWading Bird\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e | 87 x 113cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca title=\"Walkies by Billy Connolly\" href=\"\/en-jp\/products\/billy-connolly-walkies-1662991153\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWalkies \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e| 113 x 87cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen displayed together, the six dynamic colours create a truly beautiful collection that perfectly accentuates the monochromatic sketches Billy Connolly is known for. Learn more about this collection on \u003ca title=\"Making Life More Colourful\" href=\"\/en-jp\/blogs\/posts\/billy-connolly-making-life-more-colourful\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eour blog\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e or shop our full Billy Connolly Portfolio \u003ca title=\"Art by Billy Connolly\" href=\"\/en-jp\/collections\/billy-connolly\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ehere\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Billy Connolly","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56599580836189,"sku":"BCN-SIL-POR-27870F","price":18700.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0883\/1906\/6461\/files\/bcn-board-silkscreen-set-of-six-4500px_2022-09-20T10-58-31.jpg?v=1749468041"},{"product_id":"billy-connolly-blue-angel-stainless-steel-billy-connolly","title":"Blue Angel - Stainless Steel","description":"\u003cp\u003eCreated from his \u003ca title=\"Walkies | 2012\" href=\"\/en-jp\/products\/billy-connolly-walkies\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003esell-out drawing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e of the same name, this stainless steel sculpture by Billy Connolly originates from the artist's inaugural \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca title=\"Billy Connolly | Born On A Rainy Day | 2012\" href=\"\/en-jp\/blogs\/posts\/billy-connolly-unveiled-debut-art-collection\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eBorn On A Rainy Day\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/em\u003ecollection that has since spawned into eight incredible releases including \u003cem\u003e\u003ca title=\"Born On A Rainy Day 2022\" href=\"\/en-jp\/blogs\/posts\/billy-connolly-born-on-a-rainy-day-2022\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBorn On A Rainy Day 2022\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Some of the drawings just tell you that they would be good as sculptures. They jump from the paper into the three-dimensional. It's dead obvious once you've done it.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBilly described his inspiration of this piece as; \"He's the dignity of the working man. He's my favourite. He reminds me of those old guys on the Clyde who retired at 65. They always looked like him, wit their head drooped. They didn't want to retire, they didn't want to go away; they've got nothing else to do. They would come round for a pint at the shipyards, then they'd come round few and few times, and then word would come that he wasn't alive anymore. He is spectacular. I love him\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFormed first in clay to capture the detailed lines of his signature style, the sculpture is then cast in stainless steel which relates to Billy's time as a welder in the shipyards of Glasgow before his rise to fame. Contrast is created between detailed and patterned areas through intricate texture and polishing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShop Billy's full range of artworks \u003ca title=\"Shop art by Billy Connolly\" href=\"\/en-jp\/search?q=billy+connolly\u0026amp;sort_by=relevance\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ehere\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Billy Connolly","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56599580868957,"sku":"BCN-SCU-POR-26476","price":5950.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0883\/1906\/6461\/files\/bcn-blue-angel-sculp-3_2022-02-23T15-17-02.jpg?v=1749468049"},{"product_id":"billy-connolly-born-on-a-rainy-day-2022-framed-set-of-6","title":"Born On A Rainy Day, Spring 2022 | Framed Set of Six","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis, the first 2022 instalment of Billy Connolly's highly successful collection \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca title=\"Billy Connolly | Born On A Rainy Day | 2021\" href=\"\/en-jp\/blogs\/posts\/billy-connolly-born-on-a-rainy-day-2021\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eBorn On A Rainy Day\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eis replete with dynamic colours that allow his world-renowned figurative artworks to take on new life and meaning. Displayed on 100% cotton deckle-edged paper, float-mounted in a black painted and silver foiled pine frames, these artworks will add a bold and bright touch of musical and comedic history to your home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIncluded in this set are:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Direction | Billy Connolly\" href=\"\/en-jp\/products\/billy-connolly-direction-signed-limited-edition-billy-connolly\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDirection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Face Off | Billy Connolly\" href=\"\/en-jp\/products\/billy-connolly-face-off-signed-limited-edition-billy-connolly\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFace Off\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Gironkey | Billy Connolly\" href=\"\/en-jp\/products\/billy-connolly-gironkey-signed-limited-edition-billy-connolly\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGironkey\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"GoZunder Fish | Billy Connolly\" href=\"\/en-jp\/products\/billy-connolly-gozunder-fish-signed-limited-edition-billy-connolly\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGoZunder Fish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"https:\/\/www.castlefineart.com\/art\/billy-connolly\/purple-people-eater-signed-limited-edition-billy-connolly\" href=\"\/en-jp\/products\/billy-connolly-purple-people-eater-signed-limited-edition-billy-connolly\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePurple People Eater\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Yo-Yo Man | Billy Connolly\" href=\"\/en-jp\/products\/billy-connolly-yo-yo-man-signed-limited-edition-billy-connolly\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYo-Yo Man\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiscover more about this release on our \u003ca title=\"Billy Connolly Born On A Rainy Day 2022\" href=\"\/en-jp\/blogs\/posts\/billy-connolly-born-on-a-rainy-day-2022\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eblog\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e or shop the full collection \u003ca title=\"Shop Born On A Rainy Day 2022\" href=\"\/en-jp\/products\/billy-connolly-born-on-a-rainy-day-2022-framed-set-of-6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ehere\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Billy Connolly","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56599580901725,"sku":"BCN-SLE-POR-27523F","price":11900.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0883\/1906\/6461\/files\/bcn-board-set-of-6_2022-02-25T15-16-45.jpg?v=1749468042"},{"product_id":"billy-connolly-born-on-a-rainy-day-2023-portfolio-framed-set-of-6","title":"Born On A Rainy Day, Spring 2023 | Framed Set of Six","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis, the first 2023 instalment of Billy Connolly's highly successful collection \u003cem\u003eBorn On A Rainy Day,\u003c\/em\u003e is replete with dynamic colours that allow his world-renowned figurative artworks to take on new life and meaning. Displayed on 100% cotton deckle-edged paper, float-mounted in a black painted and silver foiled pine frames, these artworks will add a bold and bright touch of musical and comedic history to your home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIncluded in this set are:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"A Load of Old Bollocks\" href=\"\/en-jp\/products\/billy-connolly-a-load-of-old-bollocks\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Load of Old Bollocks\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Backseat Driver\" href=\"\/en-jp\/products\/billy-connolly-backseat-driver\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBackseat Driver\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Birds on a Wire\" href=\"\/en-jp\/products\/billy-connolly-birds-on-a-wire\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBirds on a Wire\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Headrest\" href=\"\/en-jp\/products\/billy-connolly-headrest\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeadrest\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Helping Mummy with Twine\" href=\"\/en-jp\/products\/billy-connolly-helping-mummy-with-twine\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHelping Mummy with Twine\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Very Humble Goldfish\" href=\"\/en-jp\/products\/billy-connolly-veryhumblegoldfish\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVery Humble Goldfish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSave £500 by purchasing the set. Discover more about this release on our \u003ca href=\"\/en-jp\/blogs\/posts\/billy-connolly-is-back-more-witty-works-from-the-born-on-a-rainy-day-collection\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eblog\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e or view all Billy's artwork \u003ca href=\"\/en-jp\/collections\/billy-connolly\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ehere\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Billy Connolly","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56599580967261,"sku":"BCN-SLE-POR-30430F","price":9450.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0883\/1906\/6461\/files\/bcn-set-of-6a_2023-03-17T13-16-07.jpg?v=1749468043"},{"product_id":"billy-connolly-born-on-a-rainy-day-book-with-unframed-signed-print","title":"Born on a Rainy Day (Book with Unframed Signed Print)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis beautifully presented deluxe coffee table book features around 300 of Billy Connolly's iconic drawings and sculptures throughout its 496 pages. With a foreword by Pamela Stephenson-Connolly, and commentary on the artworks by Billy himself, “\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-jp\/blogs\/posts\/billy-connolly-new-book-of-collected-art\"\u003eBorn on a Rainy Day\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e” is truly a must-have for any Billy Connolly collector.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach book will also come with 'Self Portrait', a hand-signed limited edition giclée print by Billy Connolly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt was on a rainy day in 2007 that Billy first put pen to paper. Taking refuge from the grey drizzle of Montreal, Canada, he entered an art shop with a twinkling curiosity and left with an armful of supplies and the urge to create. Over the next five years his drawings evolved into his debut fine art collection, \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-jp\/collections\/billy-connolly\"\u003eBorn On A Rainy Day\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, which launched in 2012. Billy's initial works were in black and white, but as he's progressed, he's brought dynamic colours into his pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeing described by The Times as 'poignant', 'funny' and 'enigmatic', \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-jp\/collections\/billy-connolly\"\u003eBilly’s \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eart is charmingly simplistic, his faceless figures possess an extraordinary self-awareness and humanity. Devoid of emotion or expression, their anonymity opens them up to individual interpretation, creating a unique bond with the viewer. In 2020, he released his first sculpture, followed by two more in 2021.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBook Dimensions: 33.5cm x 39.0cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBook Weight: 7.1 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePages: 496 pages\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrint: Gicléeon Deckled Edged Paper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrint Dimensions: 27.5 x 33cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Billy Connolly","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56599581294941,"sku":"BCN-BKS-HUM-31210","price":995.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0883\/1906\/6461\/files\/bcn-born-on-a-rainy-day-book-3_2023-07-03T09-35-08.jpg?v=1748352894"},{"product_id":"billy-connolly-born-on-a-rainy-day-2023-framed-set-of-four","title":"Born on a Rainy Day, Autumn 2023 | Framed Set of Four","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe world-famous musician and comedian’s iconic artworks have no less impact than one of his legendary comedy sketches, with his humour communicated through shapes and lines rather than words. \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-jp\/collections\/billy-connolly\"\u003eBilly’s\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e art is charmingly simplistic, his faceless figures possess an extraordinary self-awareness and humanity. Devoid of emotion or expression, their anonymity opens them up to individual interpretation, creating a unique bond with the viewer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn his unmistakeable monochrome style, Connolly has revisited his own original style with the return of black and white drawings. Hand-signed by The Big Yin himself, when displayed together, the four dynamic pieces create a truly beautiful collection that perfectly accentuates the humour and wit Billy Connolly is known for, adding a bold and humorous touch of musical and comedic history to your home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGiven the artwork is a Double Hit Flatbed Giclée Print, the texture and glossiness of the line’s contrast beautifully with the deckle-edged 100% Cotton Aquarelle Arches-Torchon 300gsm paper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis framed set includes:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-jp\/products\/billy-connolly-pontius-tries-pilates\"\u003ePontius Tries Pilates\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e (65x 85cm) \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-jp\/products\/billy-connolly-nightmare\"\u003eNightmare\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e (85 x 65cm) \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-jp\/products\/billy-connolly-drunk-donkey\"\u003eDrunk Donkey\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e (85x 65cm) \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-jp\/products\/billy-connolly-one-armed-juggler\"\u003eOne armed juggler\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e (57x 77cm) \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiscover more about this release on our \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-jp\/blogs\/posts\/billy-connolly-born-on-a-rainy-day-2023\"\u003eblog \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eor view all Billy's artwork \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-jp\/collections\/billy-connolly\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Billy Connolly","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56599582114141,"sku":"BCN-SLE-POR-31508F","price":5250.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0883\/1906\/6461\/files\/bcn-sle-por-31508f-born-on-a-rainy-day-2023-framed-set-of-four_2023-08-03T13-18-10.jpg?v=1749468040"},{"product_id":"billy-connolly-born-on-a-rainy-day-christmas-portfolio-2021-framed-set-of-two","title":"Born On A Rainy Day: Christmas 2021 | Framed Set of Two","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis artwork is featured in Billy’s new book ‘The Accidental Artist’. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this coveted 2021 instalment of the sell-out \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca title=\"Billy Connolly | Born On A Rainy Day | 2021\" href=\"\/en-jp\/blogs\/posts\/billy-connolly-born-on-a-rainy-day-2021\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eBorn On A Rainy Day\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003ecollection, we see Billy Connolly interpret a modern and traditional Christmas scene through his unique style. Available framed and \u003ca title=\"Shop Billy Connolly's Unframed Christmas Portfolio\" href=\"\/en-jp\/products\/billy-connolly-born-on-a-rainy-day-christmas-portfolio-2021-unframed-set-of-two\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eunframed\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, this iconic set of two is displayed on elegant deckle-edged Aquarelle Arches-Torchon 300gsm paper and is a unique opportunity to acquire a themed set of Billy Connolly artworks alongside the release of his new autobiography \u003cem\u003e\u003ca title=\"Windswept \u0026amp; Interesting | Billy Connolly\" href=\"\/en-jp\/blogs\/posts\/billy-connolly-windswept-and-interesting\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWindswept \u0026amp; Interesting\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere, the artist has deconstructed the traditional nativity scene and reduced it to clean silhouettes and shapes that represent the three wise men, baby Jesus and Star of Bethlehem. Coloured lines give each shape prominence and depth within the deceptively minimalist scene. Contrastingly, we see a more modern Christmas scene in the accompanying artwork represented through the silhouettes of a nuclear family overlapping with a Christmas tree. Both pieces are united through the red circle in the right-hand corner which can represent a star, sky, moon or any source if light according to the viewer's personal interpretation; each influenced by their own experience of Christmas traditions and scenes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnique due to the theme and coloured lines, which Billy usually keeps black and colours within, this rare release by the internationally acclaimed comedian and artist is the perfect way to add powerful contemporary artworks to your space with a festive sparkle. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Billy Connolly","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56599582343517,"sku":"BCN-SLE-POR-26240F","price":2750.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0883\/1906\/6461\/files\/bcn-sle-por-26240-christmas-set-framed_2024-11-13T11-34-09.jpg?v=1749468042"},{"product_id":"billy-connolly-born-on-a-rainy-day-portfolio-2012-unframed-set-of-6","title":"Born On A Rainy Day - Portfolio - 2012 (Unframed set of 6)","description":"","brand":"Billy Connolly","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56599582441821,"sku":"BCN-SLE-POR-92097","price":28350.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0883\/1906\/6461\/files\/bco-sandy-andy-mckay.jpg?v=1745928340"},{"product_id":"billy-connolly-born-on-a-rainy-day-2023-unframed-set-of-four","title":"Born on a Rainy Day, Autumn 2023 | Portfolio Set of Four","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe world-famous musician and comedian’s iconic artworks have no less impact than one of his legendary comedy sketches, with his humour communicated through shapes and lines rather than words. \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-jp\/collections\/billy-connolly\"\u003eBilly’s\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e art is charmingly simplistic, his faceless figures possess an extraordinary self-awareness and humanity. Devoid of emotion or expression, their anonymity opens them up to individual interpretation, creating a unique bond with the viewer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn his unmistakeable monochrome style, Connolly has revisited his own original style with the return of black and white drawings. Hand-signed by The Big Yin himself, when displayed together, the four dynamic pieces create a truly beautiful collection that perfectly accentuates the humour and wit Billy Connolly is known for, adding a bold and humorous touch of musical and comedic history to your home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGiven the artwork included in this set is a Double Hit Flatbed Giclée Print, the texture and glossiness of the line’s contrast beautifully with the deckle-edged 100% Cotton Aquarelle Arches-Torchon 300gsm paper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis unframed set includes:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-jp\/products\/billy-connolly-pontius-tries-pilates\"\u003ePontius Tries Pilates\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e (57x 77cm) \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-jp\/products\/billy-connolly-nightmare\"\u003eNightmare\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e (77x 57cm) \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-jp\/products\/billy-connolly-drunk-donkey\"\u003eDrunk Donkey\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e (77x 57cm) \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-jp\/products\/billy-connolly-one-armed-juggler\"\u003eOne armed juggler\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e (57x 77cm) \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiscover more about this release on our \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-jp\/blogs\/posts\/billy-connolly-born-on-a-rainy-day-2023\"\u003eblog \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eor view all Billy's artwork \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-jp\/collections\/billy-connolly\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Billy Connolly","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56599582736733,"sku":"BCN-SLE-POR-31508","price":4050.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0883\/1906\/6461\/files\/bcn-sle-por-31508-born-on-a-rainy-day-2023-unframed-set-of-four-1_2023-08-03T13-14-45.jpg?v=1749468036"},{"product_id":"billy-connolly-born-on-a-rainy-day-portfolio-2012-unframed-set-of-61","title":"Born On A Rainy Day - Portfolio - 2012 (Framed set of 6)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is the debut collection from Billy Connolly with six limited edition pieces. It is created and signed by the star of \u003cem\u003eMrs Brown\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eThe Last Samurai \u003c\/em\u003eand is based on characters from the Glaswegian's imagination. He was inspired to create the series following a rainy day in Montreal in 2007, when he was on tour. After buying some felt tip pens and and a sketchbook, he sketched islands - which in time became his humorous, detailed shapes. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Billy Connolly","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56599582703965,"sku":"BCN-SLE-POR-92097F","price":30150.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0883\/1906\/6461\/files\/bco-pink-tie-hanky-f.jpg?v=1745928349"},{"product_id":"billy-connolly-born-on-a-rainy-day-christmas-portfolio-2021-unframed-set-of-two","title":"Born On A Rainy Day: Christmas 2021 | Portfolio Set of Two","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis artwork is featured in Billy’s new book ‘The Accidental Artist’. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this coveted 2021 instalment of the sell-out \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca title=\"Billy Connolly | Born On A Rainy Day | 2021\" href=\"\/en-jp\/collections\/billy-connolly-born-on-a-rainy-day-2021\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eBorn On A Rainy Day\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003ecollection, we see Billy Connolly interpret a modern and traditional Christmas scene through his unique style. Available \u003ca title=\"Shop Billy Connolly's Framed Christmas Portfolio\" href=\"\/en-jp\/products\/billy-connolly-born-on-a-rainy-day-christmas-portfolio-2021-framed-set-of-two\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eframed\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e and unframed, this iconic set of two is displayed on elegant deckle-edged Aquarelle Arches-Torchon 300gsm paper and is a unique opportunity to acquire a themed set of Billy Connolly artworks alongside the release of his new autobiography \u003cem\u003e\u003ca title=\"Windswept \u0026amp; Interesting | Billy Connolly\" href=\"\/en-jp\/collections\/billy-connolly-windswept-and-interesting\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWindswept \u0026amp; Interesting\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere, the artist has deconstructed the traditional nativity scene and reduced it to clean silhouettes and shapes that represent the three wise men, baby Jesus and Star of Bethlehem. Coloured lines give each shape prominence and depth within the deceptively minimalist scene. Contrastingly, we see a more modern Christmas scene in the accompanying artwork represented through the silhouettes of a nuclear family overlapping with a Christmas tree. Both pieces are united through the red circle in the right-hand corner which can represent a star, sky, moon or any source if light according to the viewer's personal interpretation; each influenced by their own experience of Christmas traditions and scenes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnique due to the theme and coloured lines, which Billy usually keeps black and colours within, this rare release by the internationally acclaimed comedian and artist is the perfect way to add powerful contemporary artworks to your space with a festive sparkle. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Billy Connolly","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56599582802269,"sku":"BCN-SLE-POR-26240","price":2150.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0883\/1906\/6461\/files\/bco-portfolio-christmas-edition-2021_2021-10-21T08-57-59.jpg?v=1749468040"},{"product_id":"billy-connolly-born-on-a-rainy-day-portfolio-20131","title":"Born On A Rainy Day - Portfolio - 2013 (Framed set of 6)","description":"","brand":"Billy Connolly","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56599582867805,"sku":"BCN-SLE-POR-95327F","price":30400.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0883\/1906\/6461\/files\/bcn-glaswegian-icarus-f.jpg?v=1745928354"},{"product_id":"billy-connolly-born-on-a-rainy-day-2022-unframed-set-of-6","title":"Born On A Rainy Day, Spring 2022 | Portfolio Set of Six","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis, the first 2022 instalment of Billy Connolly's highly successful collection \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca title=\"Billy Connolly | Born On A Rainy Day | 2021\" href=\"\/en-jp\/blogs\/posts\/billy-connolly-born-on-a-rainy-day-2021\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eBorn On A Rainy Day\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eis replete with dynamic colours that allow his world-renowned figurative artworks to take on new life and meaning. Displayed on 100% cotton deckle-edged paper and presented in a limited edition \u003cem\u003eBorn On A Rainy Day \u003c\/em\u003eportfolio, these artworks will add a bold and bright touch of musical and comedic history to your home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIncluded in this set are:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Direction | Billy Connolly\" href=\"\/en-jp\/products\/billy-connolly-direction-signed-limited-edition-billy-connolly\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDirection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Face Off | Billy Connolly\" href=\"\/en-jp\/products\/billy-connolly-face-off-signed-limited-edition-billy-connolly\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFace Off\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Gironkey | Billy Connolly\" href=\"\/en-jp\/products\/billy-connolly-gironkey-signed-limited-edition-billy-connolly\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGironkey\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"GoZunder Fish | Billy Connolly\" href=\"\/en-jp\/products\/billy-connolly-gozunder-fish-signed-limited-edition-billy-connolly\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGoZunder Fish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"https:\/\/www.castlefineart.com\/art\/billy-connolly\/purple-people-eater-signed-limited-edition-billy-connolly\" href=\"\/en-jp\/products\/billy-connolly-purple-people-eater-signed-limited-edition-billy-connolly\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePurple People Eater\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Yo-Yo Man | Billy Connolly\" href=\"\/en-jp\/products\/billy-connolly-yo-yo-man-signed-limited-edition-billy-connolly\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYo-Yo Man\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiscover more about this release on our \u003ca title=\"Billy Connolly Born On A Rainy Day 2022\" href=\"\/en-jp\/blogs\/posts\/billy-connolly-born-on-a-rainy-day-2022\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eblog\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e or shop the full collection \u003ca title=\"Shop Born On A Rainy Day 2022\" href=\"\/en-jp\/products\/billy-connolly-born-on-a-rainy-day-2022-framed-set-of-6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ehere\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Billy Connolly","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56599582900573,"sku":"BCN-SLE-POR-27523","price":10100.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0883\/1906\/6461\/files\/bcn-sle-por-27523-1-born-on-a-rainy-day-portfolio_2022-03-03T12-13-28.jpg?v=1745928425"},{"product_id":"billy-connolly-born-on-a-rainy-day-portfolio-2019-unframed-set-of-61","title":"Born On A Rainy Day Portfolio 2019 (Unframed set of 6)","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhilst on tour in Canada in 2007, Billy was inspired by Montreal’s drizzling rain to buy some felt tip pens and a sketchbook. 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My art is pure and unjudged, I am creating it for myself.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis set includes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBig Close Up\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCount Me In\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDisabled American II\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlying Fish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSaturday Night\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Sentinel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Billy Connolly","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56599582966109,"sku":"BCN-SLE-POR-19167","price":19400.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0883\/1906\/6461\/files\/bco-born-on-a-rainy-day-2019-portfolio-open_65b6a63c-8f0f-47b9-8ca2-71ff3fbdd85f.jpg?v=1741272765"},{"product_id":"billy-connolly-born-on-a-rainy-day-2023-portfolio-unframed-set-of-6","title":"Born On A Rainy Day, Spring 2023 | Portfolio Set of Six","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis, the first 2023 instalment of Billy Connolly's highly successful collection \u003cem\u003eBorn On A Rainy Day,\u003c\/em\u003e is replete with dynamic colours that allow his world-renowned figurative artworks to take on new life and meaning. Displayed on 100% cotton deckle-edged paper and presented in a limited edition \u003cem\u003eBorn On A Rainy Day \u003c\/em\u003eportfolio, these artworks will add a bold and bright touch of musical and comedic history to your home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIncluded in this set are:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"A Load of Old Bollocks\" href=\"\/en-jp\/products\/billy-connolly-a-load-of-old-bollocks\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Load of Old Bollocks\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Backseat Driver\" href=\"\/en-jp\/products\/billy-connolly-backseat-driver\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBackseat Driver\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Birds on a Wire\" href=\"\/en-jp\/products\/billy-connolly-birds-on-a-wire\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBirds on a Wire\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Headrest\" href=\"\/en-jp\/products\/billy-connolly-headrest\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeadrest\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Helping Mummy with Twine\" href=\"\/en-jp\/products\/billy-connolly-helping-mummy-with-twine\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHelping Mummy with Twine\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Very Humble Goldfish\" href=\"\/en-jp\/products\/billy-connolly-veryhumblegoldfish\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVery Humble Goldfish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSave £450 by purchasing this set of six. Discover more about this release on our \u003ca href=\"\/en-jp\/blogs\/posts\/billy-connolly-is-back-more-witty-works-from-the-born-on-a-rainy-day-collection\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eblog\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e or view all Billy's artwork \u003ca href=\"\/en-jp\/collections\/billy-connolly\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ehere\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Billy Connolly","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56599582933341,"sku":"BCN-SLE-POR-30430","price":7650.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0883\/1906\/6461\/files\/bcn-sle-por-30430f-5-unframed-portfolio-set_2023-03-17T12-38-26.jpg?v=1749468039"},{"product_id":"billy-connolly-born-on-a-rainy-day-portfolio-2019-framed-set-of-6","title":"Born On A Rainy Day Portfolio 2019 (Framed set of 6)","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhilst on tour in Canada in 2007, Billy was inspired by Montreal’s drizzling rain to buy some felt tip pens and a sketchbook. Over time, his drawings of little islands became intricate yet honest shapes – and \u003cem\u003eBorn On A Rainy Day\u003c\/em\u003e began.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFollowing three sell-out releases and a knighthood in 2017, ‘The Big Yin’ has once again returned to fine art. His drawings have been likened to cave paintings, with his anonymous characters boasting a charming simplicity. Each of the artworks is hand-signed by Billy himself. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBilly says: “Art, for me, bears no relation to comedy or music. My art is pure and unjudged, I am creating it for myself.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis set includes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBig Close Up\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCount Me In\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDisabled American II\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlying Fish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSaturday Night\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Sentinel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Billy Connolly","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56599582998877,"sku":"BCN-SLE-POR-19167F","price":21200.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0883\/1906\/6461\/files\/bco-born-on-a-rainy-day-2019-portfolio_bf851182-12f1-49da-9c76-02661d1e91d8.jpg?v=1745928288"},{"product_id":"billy-connolly-born-on-a-rainy-day-portfolio-2020-unframed-set-of-6","title":"Born On A Rainy Day Portfolio 2020 (Unframed set of 6)","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhilst on tour in Canada in 2007, Billy was inspired by Montreal’s drizzling rain to buy some felt-tip pens and a sketchbook. 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That’s the only ambition I feel.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis set includes all six framed titles: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Egyptian Love Story \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e First Position \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Marshall Art \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Roman Candles \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Scotty Poser \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e The Wreck Room\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis set comes displayed on elegant deckle-edged Aquarelle Arches-Torchon 300gsm paper.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca title=\"Shop Billy Connolly's Born On A Rainy Day collection\" href=\"\/en-jp\/blogs\/posts\/available-now-born-on-a-rainy-day-2020-billy-connolly\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShop the full collection on our blog.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Billy Connolly","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56599583031645,"sku":"BCN-SLE-POR-21790","price":20350.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0883\/1906\/6461\/files\/bcn-2020-portfolio-open_2020-03-09T15-03-15.jpg?v=1745928483"},{"product_id":"billy-connolly-born-on-a-rainy-day-book-with-framed-signed-print","title":"Born on a Rainy Day (Book with Framed Signed Print)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis beautifully presented deluxe coffee table book features around 300 of Billy Connolly's iconic drawings and sculptures throughout its 496 pages. With a foreword by Pamela Stephenson-Connolly, and commentary on the artworks by Billy himself, “\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-jp\/blogs\/posts\/billy-connolly-new-book-of-collected-art\"\u003eBorn on a Rainy Day\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e” is truly a must-have for any Billy Connolly collector.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach book will also come with 'Self Portrait', a hand-signed framed limited edition giclée print by Billy Connolly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt was on a rainy day in 2007 that Billy first put pen to paper. Taking refuge from the grey drizzle of Montreal, Canada, he entered an art shop with a twinkling curiosity and left with an armful of supplies and the urge to create. Over the next five years his drawings evolved into his debut fine art collection, \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-jp\/collections\/billy-connolly\"\u003eBorn On A Rainy Day\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, which launched in 2012. Billy's initial works were in black and white, but as he's progressed, he's brought dynamic colours into his pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeing described by The Times as 'poignant', 'funny' and 'enigmatic', \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-jp\/collections\/billy-connolly\"\u003eBilly’s art\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e is charmingly simplistic, his faceless figures possess an extraordinary self-awareness and humanity. Devoid of emotion or expression, their anonymity opens them up to individual interpretation, creating a unique bond with the viewer. In 2020, he released his first sculpture, followed by two more in 2021.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBook Dimensions: 33.5cm x 39.0cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBook Weight: 7.1 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePages: 496 pages\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrint: Giclée on Deckled Edged Paper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrint Dimensions: 27.5 x 33cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrame Dimensions: 56 x 63cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Billy Connolly","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56599583064413,"sku":"BCN-MIS-HUM-31211F","price":1250.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0883\/1906\/6461\/files\/bcn-born-on-a-rainy-day-book-14_2023-06-02T09-59-47.jpg?v=1749468046"},{"product_id":"billy-connolly-born-on-a-rainy-day-portfolio-2020-unframed-set-of-6-2","title":"Born On A Rainy Day Portfolio 2020 (Unframed set of 6)","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhilst on tour in Canada in 2007, Billy was inspired by Montreal’s drizzling rain to buy some felt-tip pens and a sketchbook. 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That’s the only ambition I feel.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis set includes all six framed titles: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Malkie's Day Off\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Purgatory\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Rebel Without A Sword\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e The Sausage Tree\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Three Teds\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Wooly Ruff\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThese artworks come displayed on deckle-edged Aquarelle Arches-Torchon 300gsm paper, elegantly float-mounted in handmade black paint and silver foil, pine and spruce frames. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca title=\"Shop Billy Connolly's Born On A Rainy Day collection\" href=\"\/en-jp\/blogs\/posts\/billy-connolly-born-on-a-rainy-day-launch-2020\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShop the full collection on our blog.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Billy Connolly","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56599583195485,"sku":"BCN-SLE-POR-23379F","price":22500.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0883\/1906\/6461\/files\/bcn-portfolio-image-autumn-2020-v2_2020-09-29T10-36-06.jpg?v=1749468039"},{"product_id":"billy-connolly-born-on-a-rainy-day-portfolio-2021-framed-set-of-6","title":"Born On A Rainy Day Portfolio 2021 (Framed set of 6)","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn this latest release from his sell-out collection \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca title=\"Billy Connolly | Born On A Rainy Day | 2021\" href=\"\/en-jp\/blogs\/posts\/billy-connolly-born-on-a-rainy-day-2021\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eBorn On A Rainy Day\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e,\u003c\/em\u003e we see Billy Connolly use more colour than he ever has before. 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