{"title":"Born on a Rainy Day | Autumn 2024","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 of six of his most celebrated images.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"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-se\/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-se\/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-se\/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-se\/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-se\/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. 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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-se\/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-se\/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-se\/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-se\/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-se\/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. 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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. 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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 ‘Glaswegian Icarus’, 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 “I'm very fond of this. I grow fonder of it.”\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-se\/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-se\/products\/billy-connolly-autumn-2024-portolfio-set-of-six\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eportfolio\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e. 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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 ‘One Man’s Band’, 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 pleases me because of the reminder of the good times. This fellow is just supplying the music, which is a noble thing to do, and the fact that people should do more of this. You should dance and sing and be happy, dance like that.”\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. 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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 ‘Rebel Without A Sword’, 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’s just a funny title. I didn't know what to call him. I made a mistake, so I made it into that shield, and then he grew on the side of it. And I like it. It makes me happy.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBilly’s joy for life is clear and infectious in this collection. 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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 ‘Zebra Crossing’, 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 “When I started this, I drew the beacons. There was a place in Scotland I would go through, a place called Danny's land cross, and it was the biggest collection of beacons you ever saw. You could never cross it without the aid of your Belisha beacons. I thought, What about a zebra crossing?”\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. 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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 ‘The Gloaming’, 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 “The gloaming is a lovely word. It's that bit of the evening where the sun takes a while to go down. The place changes gradually. The light changes gradually, and Scotland looks astonishing at that time. It reminds you of things. It reminds you of times when you did things. It just reminds you of places and times.”\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. 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