In the lead up to the announcement of the 2014 Archibald Prize, Paul Ryan stars on the cover of Illawarra Mercury. Ryan will be hung in the?2014 Archibald Prize along with friend, former student and fellow Olsen Irwin artist Anh Do. "Comedian Anh Do learnt the tricks of painting from Thirroul-based artist Paul Ryan. Today, both student and teacher are celebrating being selected as finalists in the Archibald Prize." - Joshua Butler,?Illawarra Mercury Read the full article here on the Illawarra Mercury website. The winner of the 2014 Archibald Prize will be announced this Friday 18 July at 12pm. The finalists work will be exhibited at the Art Gallery of New South Wales from Archibald, Wynne and Sulman Prizes 19 July - 28 September 2014 Art Gallery of New South Wales Sydney, Australia