Pete Connolly Art

Peter Connolly of Birds and Arrows is a Tucson-based singer/songwriter, drummer, and professional artist/illustrator of 30+ years. Using mixed media combined with traditional painting techniques and mediums, Connolly excels at creating dynamic, pop-art inspired pieces that feature his natural affinity for neon colors and a “junkyard” aesthetic.

Connolly found instant success at the start of his artistic career with the release of “The Connolly Tarot Deck,” which would go on to become one of the most recognizable and popular decks in the world. It has been continuously published by US Games Systems since 1989.

Originally from Bolton, England, Connolly has spent most of his life in the US and is now a proud native of Tucson, Arizona, where his pieces can be seen in a variety of local galleries. You can find his work in numerous museums and galleries along the East Coast, where he has even been featured at The Museum of American Folk Art in New York City, NY.

Further expanding his portfolio, he went on to create a series of children’s books that now serve as learning tools in Baltimore, New Orleans, and St. Louis city schools. In 2016, Connolly was commissioned by NBC to illustrate the backgrounds in several TV shows. In 2022, you can find Connolly’s artwork on the cover of Electric Bones, the new album from the folk-rock band he created with his wife, Andrea—Birds and Arrows.

Catch Pete on tour with Birds and Arrows and find out more about his artwork on Instagram and Patreon.