Figurative
London born David Farrant is considered one of the finest portrait painters in the country. He trained at St. Martin's in London and then entered into an impressive art career. His inspiration is drawn from human interaction within everyday scenes. David Farrant paints large compositions of complex shadows and muted colours which have an immediate impact on the viewer. His prefered medium is oil o.....
Sherree Valentine-Daines was born into an artist family, her father was a sculptor/stonemason and she has several sisters as artists also. After completing her studies at Epsom School of Art she was awarded the Laing Landscape and Seascape Competition. Sherree Valentine-Daines has a great ability to capture the spirit in her work during the many sporting events she attends. Some of her work can .....
Charles Willmott has gained a reputation as one of the UK's finest figurative realists. Born in Stratford-upon-Avon, his artist talent developed from an early age.
He studied for a short time at the Birmingham College of Art, selling his work as a student, but he does think of himself as a self taught artist. Charles has been painting since the early 1960’s and during the 1980’s his inspiration.....
Domenech was born in Barcelona in 1952, he was educated towards a future working in the family's carpentry business. Tutored by his fathers friend in technical design he then went on to educate himself in woodwork. Following this he spent time at the Tarrega Academy learning to draw and perfecting the technique of charcoal drawing. He then went on to study at the Masana School in Barcelona for a f.....
Douglas Gray was born in 1965 in Harrogate, London. He attended Scarborough College and graduated with a Higher National Diploma in Advertising and Illustration. Following this he studied at Doncaster College of Art graduating with a distinction in illustration. Douglas Gray's artist career began by working for Athena International designing posters.. This led onto him working in the advertising w.....
Glynis Barnes Mellish's work hangs in stately homes all over the country such as, Mapple Durham House in Oxfordshire. Her commissions include Penguin Books and The Birmingham Royal Ballet. She is a major contributor in a number of books and has run workshops, lectured and demonstrated her abilities and talents across Britain. In addition to this she undertakes numerous commercial commissions, soc.....
Born in March, 1969 Gordon King's artistic talent and extroadinary ability was recognised in him from a young child. Whilst training at Carlton Studios in London his concentration was on figurative illustration he also studied at Reading University in painting and life drawing at this time. In his early 20's Gordon King worked for several major advertising agencies and magazines as an illustrator......
Jack Vettriano, born in Scotland in 1951 left school aged sixteen to work in the local coalfields as a mining engineer. He received his first set of watercolour paints as a present for his twenty-first birthday and began to teach himself to paint. Jack Vettriano was gained much of his inspiration from the 19th and 20th century Scottish paintings housed in the Kirkcaldy Museum and Art Gallery. In .....
Janet Treby left school to start a two year course at Barnfield College, from the age of 11 she had realised that she wanted to be a professional artist. She then went on to study at West Surrey College of Art and Design in sculpture and printmaking to obtain a degree. Lastly she undertook a post graduate course at the Slade School of Fine Art in print. Janet Treby specialised in mezzotint and pri.....
American born Jeff Cornell has a unique style evident through his work of figurative studies. Jeff Cornell states, 'the female form is of arresting beauty, there is no other thing I care to portray through my work'. He initially works in graphite his pieces are then executed on board or paper in pastels. His work is described by collectors and admirers alike as exquisite. Jeff Cornell exhibits his.....
John Waterhouse was born in Italy in 1849 and died in 1917. John Waterhouse is best known today for his work that illustrated mythology and literature. His father was an artist and John Waterhouse often assisted him in the studio.He studied at the Royal Academy Schools and his works around this time concentrated on a classical theme, similar to the style of Frederic Leighton.1880 and beyond saw Jo.....
Joy Kirton Smith has a unique style to her painting which is significantly apparent through her use of backgrounds and flux. She had always been inspired by her family's painting and decorating business which taught her to experiment with new styles and different materials. She became facinated with drawing techniques whilst attending college workshop group and was particularly interested in how t.....
Kay Boyce attended college for four years to study to become an illustrator. After graduation she worked for many publications such as My Weekly, Woman's Own, Sunday Exprees and Bella producing editorial work as a freelance illustrator. Kay Boyce's work is widely recognised through her choice of tinted papers and skill in depicting the female form. Kay Boyce has hosted many exhibitions in Gallerie.....
Lawrie Williamson was born in 1932, he attended the Nottingham College of Art, the University of Nottingham and the L'ecole des Beaux Arts. By the age of sixteen he had become 'Major Exhibitioner'. He won two awards from the Royal Institute of Oil Painters at their annual exhibition, namely the 'Stanley Grimm' and the 'Cornellison'. Lawrie Williamson now lives and works in Ireland and recently iss.....
Born in Manchester in 1887, Lawrence Stephen Lowry is one of Britain's most celebrated artists. He studied painting and drawing from 1905-1915 at the Municipal College of Art. In 1909 Lawrence Stephen Lowry moved to Salford with his parents where he remained for 40 years. The Urban and Industrial landscape was of great interest to him and he attended art classes at the Salford School of Art. From .....
Mark Preston was born in 1976 in Derby. He attended Anglia University in Cambridge to study illustration. After graduating from University, Mark Preston decided he wanted to pursue a career in landscape painting rather than in illustration. His impact on the contemporary art scene has been sensational. His work is inspired by his frequent visits to Cornwall, interior scenes and coastal areas. He a.....
Mark Spain studied at art college he then went on to open a studio in Kent where he specialised in print making. It was the time spent at this studio which enabled him to develop and practise his collagraph and etching techniques. After the great storm in 1997, Kew Gardens commissioned Mark Spain to produce a limited edition etching of the gardens. His etchings and collagraphs have been exhibited .....
Melissa Yates did not attend art college but did enjoy early success as a result. Within her first year Melissa Yates had been commissioned by Her Majesty the Queen. Subsequent commissions followed for the Princesses of the Saudi Arabian Royal Family, the Consul-General of Los Angeles and most recently Betsy Bloomingdale. Melissa Yates is also an excellent equestrian artist winning many awards for.....
Michael Jackson was born in the North West of England in 1961 and educated at Preston High School. He has always been a keen ornithologist and had a bird sanctury in his younger years from which taught him about conservation and environmental awareness. As a young child he was interested in drawing and devoted to wildlife. Michael Jackson's devotion to wildlife and passion for nature led him to Bl.....
Paine Proffit was born to journalistic parents and it was travelling from one country to another that he believes has shaped his art and his personality. Paine Proffit was born in Arizona in 1972 and has lived in Lebanon, Kenya, Vietnam and several US states. He spent many years in Philadelphia where his family finally decided to settle. It was here in Philadelphia that Paine decided to follow a c.....
Pascale Bigot uses pastel for her pictures as she blends the colours using her fingertips. Touching and feeling the canvas brings great pleasure to her. She enjoys drawing a wide range of subjects and will tackle anything providing she can transpose it as a simple drawing. Pascale Bigot likes to keep the essence of shape and form and acheives this by simplifying the lines of her drawing. Her techn.....
Pino was born in Italy and is widely regarding as one of the foremost cover illustrators in the US and a highly accomplished figure and landscape painter.
After studying at the Bali Art Institute, and also Milan’s Academy of Bera, Pino immigrated to the US, in 1979 – where he got the attention of several publishing companies including Bantam, Zebra and Dell. In 1993 Pino began his interest in fi.....
Reuben Colley during his school years was giving support by his art teacher to paint and draw which led to studying Art and Design. He organised a number of small exhibitions around Birmingham & Manchester which soon sold out . Reuben Colley gained a BA Honours in Fine Art at the University of Wolverhampton. Requiring a regular income Reuben Colley worked as a framer at a gallery which led to hi.....
Born in Ohio in 1938, Robert Heindel was unable to study art, so he found a job in an art studio and become a correspondent of the Famous Artists School, studying the importance of discipline and deadlines. Robert Heindel also worked, during the 70’s, as an illustrator and has produced covers for Times magazine. During the early 80’s and after a visit to the ballet his obsession with dance becam.....
Rolf Harris was born in Australia and from a very early age had always aspired to being an artist. Rolf Harris studied to become a teacher but all his free time was taken up by painting and drawing. Rolf Harris enrolled at the City and Guilds College in London which he financed by holding four exhibitions in Perth, Australia. The Royal Academy Summer Exhibition exhibited his work for two consecuti.....
Sergio Mooro studied at the Madrid College of Fine Art and graduated with an M.A. He moved to Geneva nd following hat Los Angeles working with art galleries. He moved to London in 1998 and worked with the Nicholas Treadwell Gallery. He decided to embark on a full time career in art in 1991 and remained in London. He has undertaken various commissions including a mural design for the Elm Street Sur.....
Fabian Perez has various schools of art he admires including the impressionists and is reluctant to have his work labelled as “Emotionalisn”. Born in Buenos Aires in 1967 he had early childhood experiences of painting producing portraits, using watercolours, of family and friends. He left Argentina at the age of 22 and travelled to Brazil, Italy and Japan – settling in L.A. in 2001, holding sell.....
Rajinder Kumar is a very talented artist and has only recently introduced his work to the UK. He is introducing some new lithographs as well as a series of limited edition, signed prints over the next year. One of Rajinder Kumar's best known paintings is 'The Blue Carpet', in his own words, "From time to time I see a sparkle in my models. Carly is one such person. She has a beautiful form with her.....
Laurence was born in 1965 in London and in 1986 he graduated with honours from Camberwell School of Arts and Crafts and embarked on a career in design. Working for a company specialising in industrial flooring, he was responsible for many of their designs. Royal Albert Hall, Buckingham Palace, or London Underground are examples of his early work. Laurence then went to work with a team of interior .....
Through her sculptures, Jennine Parker expresses a passion to create shape, texture and movement. She imaginatively evokes the female form through shapes and curves. Jennine Parker is inspired by all aspects of life surrounding her. She uses an oil based modelling clay to create her sculptures which she will then add texture to by using debris such as stone, pebbles and brick which assists in crea.....
Fletcher Sibthorp graduated from Kingston University and his career has taken off with major artwork commissions from companies such as Sony Records, British Airways, BP and British Telecom. Most of Fletcher Sibthorp's work is exhibited overseas in Japan and Hong Hong in the form of one man shows. Serious collectors buy his work and it is widely sought after......
Wu Ching Ju was born in the rural area of Fonglin, Taiwan. Growing up she was fascinated by Chinese ancient traditions and studied oriental humanities in school. She relocated to America aged 22 and was then introduced to an old Chinese artist who taught her about Chinese legends and culture and also how to draw and paint. Wu Ching Ju moved to Holland in 1993, she wanted to master western techniqu.....
Ken Howard was born and grew up in London. He attended the Hornsey College of Art and then the Royal College of Art where he was elected in 1991 as RA. His figurative paintings hang in prestigious galleries such as The National Army Museum, The Imperial War Museum and Plymouth City Art Gallery. His is an extremely talented artist recognised for his paintings of Venice, beach scenes and depictions .....
Donald has exhibited his highly acclaimed work in Paris, New York, Tokyo, Zurich and many other cities around the world. The list of galleries that own, or have exhibited his work is phenomenal. Donald has participated in many of the most significant exhi.....
Mark Rowbotham studied at Epsom Art College in the UK and graduated with a degree in Fine Art. One of his major influences has been the work of 'Degas', Mark is able to create atmosphere in his work through his mixed use of pastels and oils exuding rich colours and textures. An accomplished artist, Mark Rowbotham has been invited into the Royal Oil Institute and the Royal Watercolour Society. He h.....
Hamish Blakely came from a largely theatrical background where drawing for him was the original expression. From a young age Hamish Blakely would copy other artists trying to work out how they created their works. His early years were spent drawing living only in the world of black and white. At the age of 18 Hamish Blakely created his very first painting, a portrait of his father. From his point .....
Paul Kavanagh's formal art training has been somewhat sporadic. Although being offered a place at art college he chose to study History and Education to degree level. He undertook subsidiary art related courses whilst studying for his degree. Paul Kavanagh made the decision to paint professional and attended classes, tutored by the academician Fred Cuming. His strengths were developed in terms of .....
Viatcheslav Plotnikov was born and brought up in Russia. He has always had a passion for art and knew from a young age that he wanted to pursue a career in art. He studied for several years at the Surikov Institute of Art, he was one of the precious few along with the Master of the Surikov Institute that were allowed to travel through Europe after the Soviet Union was sealed off from Western Euro.....
Marsha Hammel was born in 1949 in Florida, she studied art at the North Carolina Governor's School in 1967 for which she was awarded a scholarship. Following this she attended the Virginia Commonwealth University to study Fine Arts. Throughout her life Marsha Hammel has travelled the USA extensively, lived in Canada, Germany, Panama and Italy. She is most recognised for her atmospheric music scene.....
Christian Gaillard's first exhibition on bullfighting took place in Nimes in 1989 and it is the ambitious paintings of bullfights which have now made the name of the artist all over the world. Gaillard has painted portraits of the greatest living matadors.....
Karen Wallis is inspired by the mystery, elegance and fluid lines of the female figure. Her paintings convey the innate tenderness and beauty of the female form. The narrative is imagined by the viewer through the abstract quality of her painting. Born in Middlesbrough she attended Teeside University and graduated with a BA Hons in Interior Design. She went into teaching, where she taught young ch.....
Christine Comyn studied at the Saint Luke Academy in Belgium where her artistic talents were refined, talents and artistic abilities that were clearly demonstrated from a young age. Between 1978-1983 she worked for a book publishing company as an illustrator. Christine Camyn then went on to work as an instructor at the Academy of Modern Art in Tielt in 1981 at the age of 24. She held this position.....
Ukrainian born Andrei Protsouk graduated in 1981 from the Lugansk State School of Fine Art, he then went on to complete a Masters Degree in 1990 at the Repine Academy of Fine Arts. Andrei Protsouk now lives and works in the USA, although exhibits his work worldwide. His work is considered highly collectible and George W Bush has some of his pieces in his private collection. Andrei Protsouk has an.....
Andre Deymonaz was born in 1946 in Casablanca within a very artistic family. The majority of Andre Deymonaz's childhood was spent travelling finally settling in Provence, France. He grew up wanting to fulfil his ambition of becoming a professional artist. His ambition was to be realised as the demand for his original work overtook his ability to supply it. Andre Deymonaz has had one successful exh.....
Nina Ribeiro studied in Bristol and graduated with a BA in Fine Art. Her favoured medium is oil paints to produce what is described as contemporary fine art. Her paintings are of a figurative nature and her subject is often portrayed in a moment of thought or reflection. Her paintings have a distinctly modern feel through experimentation with design and composition even though her subject matter i.....
Raymond Leech started out as a graphic designer in the advertising industry, he has now moved into painting professionally and has been doing so for several years now. Born in Great Yarmouth in 1949 he went on to study Art and Design at Great Yarmouth College of Art. He has exhibited at the Mall Galleries in conjunction with the Royal Society of Marine Artists, winning the Charles Pears Prize. He .....
Drew Darcy was born in 1976 in Shrewsbury and has been drawing from a young age. He attended the Stonyhurst College in Lancashire where he was first introduced to painting with oils.Drew Darcy turned professional artist in 2002 so that he could devote all his time to his work and developing his own unique style. He has successfully exhibited and sold his work nationally. He also exhibited at the A.....
Mysterious tension and secrecy are infused with emotionally charged narrative fragments in the figurative paintings of Carol Aust. Vibrant colours along with engaging or vulnerable figures are distinctive of her work. Her paintings express yearning and a range of human desires, they can be celebratory or disturbing and lonely. The environments in which she places her figures are often precarious......
Tim received a very formal technical and theoretical training in painting and decided to develop his own style that would match his personality and reflect a uniqueness. Each painting Tim Schaible approaches as an adventure, an expression of everyday life. Tim believes that still life expresses energy in the way a landscape does. Due to his expressive brushstrokes his chosen media is acrylic due t.....
Mark Holland-Hicken is passionate about emotion and beauty and believes there is nothing else in nature other than the female form bring these elements together. Gabriele Rigon (a photographer of the female form) creates the source images that Mark works from and is a great inspiration for him. He states, "Over the years he has become 'my soul-mate-in-art' and I have had many conversations with h.....
John Meyer was born in 1942 and spent his childhood years growing up in a mining town, west of Johannesburg. He moved to London and worked as a freelance illustrator for magazines such as the Readers Digest, newspapers such as The Telegraph and The Times as well as numerous advertising agency work. In 1969 he returned to South Africa to work in the advertising industry as a specialist illustrator.....
Dean Kendrick credits his late grandmother for his fascination with art, particularly painting. Over the years, Dean Kendrick has experimented with many different styles of painting he has found that sometimes 'less is more', he states, "I want the person who is looking at my painting, for just a few moments in time to be completely lost in the beauty of it". Dean Kendrick draws his inspiration fr.....
Trudy Good is an artist who prefers to work instinctively as opposed to analysing what she is drawing. Her initial inspiration will usually come from a piece from a life model. Her work utilises strong directional light creating drama and mood and backgrounds are always uncluttered and uncomplicated. The element of natural beauty and elegance of the female form is sharpened in her depictions. Trud.....
By the age of twelve, the work of Penny Warden had been highly commended by the Royal Drawing Society in conjunction with the London based Children's Royal Academy. Despite various protests she decided not to follow an artistic career path. She studied at Westminster College in London and graduated in 1984 with a degree in Theology. She embarked on a teaching career, heading a religious studies de.....
Mark Braithwaite studied Visual Communications at Bradford University. He is a self taught artist, during the holiday period from university he fine tuned his artistic abilities by pavement drawing and painting. It was at this time that Mark Braithwaite discovered he had a near photographic memory and needed very little reference or source material to work from. He is captivated by the drawing ski.....
English born PJ Stewart attended the Hammersmith College of Art she graduated, then stayed for another four years as a lecturer. In 1972 she had the opportunity to go to a school in Jamaica to teach art. She went on to Lecture at the Edna Manley School of Visual Arts in Kingston for the following six years. She then went on to work with her husband promoting commissioned Jamaican art with 'Sandals.....
In her younger years it was evident that Carrie was destined to draw and paint. Through the years a culmination of awards landed Carries with a full scholarship at the renowned Art centre in Pasadena. There she continued on her pathway to brilliance and g.....
Born in Maryland, Mark Lovett was overwhelmed by a passion to create visual art. He embarked on a full time painting career, abandoning his prior business pursuits. Mark Lovett spent many years learning the portrait techniques and methods of the old masters. Utilising his learnt skills he has now merged as an artist with a modern vision successfully merging the old master's techniques. Mark Lovett.....
