Patrick Killian

Patrick Killian
Ali Original Painting Sold at the Bellagio, Las Vegas 2017
Born
Patrick John Killian

(1974-10-26) October 26, 1974 (age 50)
South Wales, UK
NationalityBritish
Alma materCarmarthenshire college of Art, Wales, UK
Websitewww.killianart.com

Patrick John Killian (born October 26, 1974) is a UK-based artist known for his paintings in combat sports niche.[1][2]

Background

Born in 1974 in South Wales, UK; Killian grew up in Cwmcarn, a small village in the valleys of Wales.[3] He attended Crosskeys college of Art & Design before gaining a Diploma in Illustration with distinction at Carmarthenshire college of Art.[4]

Career

Killian started a career in the art world as a creator of phenomenal portraits of notable figures.[5][6] His diversity in the art world ranges from pop icons to sporting legends as well as private commissions from the rich and famous.[7][8]

Killian is notable for his work in combat sports as his paintings capture the intensity, focus and determination of the fighters.[9][10] The portraits are sought after by notable art collectors in the boxing and MMA world as his portraits document important stages and career changing moments in his subjects.[11][12]

Killian was commissioned by the Atlantic City Boxing Hall of Fame to produce a series of paintings to present to each of the inductees in Atlantic City.[13] He also produced cover Art for the official programme. He was announced as the official Artist to the Atlantic City Boxing Hall of Fame in June 2019.[14]

Killian has exhibited several of his works at various events across the UK, United States and beyond.[15][16][17][18]

In 2021 Pat Killian becomes the official Artist to the Fighters Only brand ~ including bespoke artwork for its International Magazine and The Fighters Only World Mixed Martial Arts Awards![19]

In October 2022, Killian was commissioned by the World Boxing Organization (WBO) to produce an iconic painting of World Heavyweight Champion Oleksandr Usyk and present it at the Convention in Puerto Rico.[20] His work of Katie Taylor vs. Amanda Serrano was used on the Convention's programme cover.[20]

In December 2022, Killian painted live at the 14th Fighters Only World MMA Awards at the Sahara Las Vegas, presenting winners with Bespoke Original works.[21]

Also in December 2022, Killian was commissioned by the World Boxing Association (WBA) to produce a special 100 year painting to commemorate its centennial year.[22] Painting live at the Caribe Royale Hotel WBA Convention.[22] Killian was awarded by the WBA President Gilberto Mendoza for his contribution to Art in Boxing during the presentation evening in Orlando, Florida.[22]

See also

References

  1. ^ "Newbridge artist impresses boxing superstars Anthony Joshua and Charles Martin". southwalesargus.co.uk. 6 April 2016. Retrieved 29 July 2019.
  2. ^ Prince, Steven (7 December 2015). "Newbridge artist gets ringside seat after painting Tyson Fury and Wladimir Klitschko". southwalesargus.co.uk. Retrieved 29 July 2019.
  3. ^ "Ambassadors - Patrick Killian - The Amelia-Mae Foundation". ameliamaefoundation.co.uk. Retrieved 29 July 2019.
  4. ^ "First Person: Newbridge artist and former international boxer Pat Killian". southwalesargus.co.uk. 27 April 2017. Retrieved 29 July 2019.
  5. ^ "Newbridge artist meets and paints Gazza during live performance". southwalesargus.co.uk. 30 October 2015. Retrieved 29 July 2019.
  6. ^ "Michael Conlan v Adeilson Dos Santos: Weigh-In". gettyimages.ae. Retrieved 29 July 2019.
  7. ^ Owen, Rob (19 September 2017). "Gwent artist's works of Conor McGregor and Floyd Mayweather will grace walls of new UFC HQ". southwalesargus.co.uk. Retrieved 29 July 2019.
  8. ^ "Donnelly's Arm for NY exhibition". kilcullenbridge.blogspot.com. 5 June 2006. Retrieved 29 July 2019.
  9. ^ "Gwent artist raises £4,000 for Children in Need after live painting". southwalesargus.co.uk. 27 October 2017. Retrieved 29 July 2019.
  10. ^ "Re-live how Ruiz Jr beat Joshua to shake up the heavyweight division". bbc.com. 1 June 2019. Retrieved 29 July 2019.
  11. ^ "Newbridge artist goes on show at Wembley boxing showdown". southwalesargus.co.uk. 16 June 2014. Retrieved 29 July 2019.
  12. ^ Price, Karen (7 March 2014). "Iconic, Welsh and on canvas: Portraits go on show at new exhibition". walesonline.co.uk. Retrieved 29 July 2019.
  13. ^ "Newbridge artist Patrick Killian commissioned to paint city boxing legend David Pearce for statue unveiling event". southwalesargus.co.uk. Retrieved 29 July 2019.
  14. ^ "Atlantic City Boxing Hall of Fame to run from June 20–23". worldboxingnews.net. 7 March 2014. Retrieved 29 July 2019.
  15. ^ "Gwent art on display in New York". southwalesargus.co.uk. 26 October 2006. Retrieved 29 July 2019.
  16. ^ "Master Artist Patrick Killian Displays New Artwork For Joshua Vs Ruiz, Gives Breakdown Of The Fight". fite.tv. Retrieved 29 July 2019.
  17. ^ "Rugby Tales from David Duckham - Legends Hospitality". legendshospitalityblog.wordpress.com. Retrieved 29 July 2019.
  18. ^ "Anthony Joshua v Joseph Parker: Heavyweight title fight is already painted into history". stuff.co.nz. Retrieved 29 July 2019.
  19. ^ "13th Annual Fighters Only MMA Awards". gettyimages.co.uk. Retrieved 28 December 2021.
  20. ^ a b "Gwent artist Pat Killian's work on show at WBO annual awards". southwalesargus.co.uk. 12 November 2022. Retrieved 19 December 2022.
  21. ^ "Fighters Only 14th World Mixed Martial Arts Awards Sahara". killianart.com. Retrieved 19 December 2022.
  22. ^ a b c "The famous artist Patrick Killian will be part of the WBA Centennial Convention". wbaboxing.com. 11 December 2022. Retrieved 19 December 2022.