| Birth date |
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1963
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| Education |
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1983 - 86 Exeter College of Art and Design
1986 - 89 Royal Academy Schools, London
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| Awards |
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2004 - BP Portrait Exhibition Portrait Award
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| Selected Commissions |
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2000 - Jean Muir
2002 - Dr Derek Hawes
2004 - Cilla Black
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| Group Exhibitions |
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1990 - BP Portrait Exhibition, National Portrait Gallery
1991 - Royal Academy Summer Exhibition
1991 - Group Exhibition, Mina Renton Gallery, London
1992 - Group Exhibition, Adam Gallery, Bath
1995 - BP Portrait Exhibition, National Portrait Gallery
2000 - BP Portrait Exhibition, National Portrait Gallery
2002 - BP Portrait Exhibition, National Portrait Gallery
2004 - BP Portrait Exhibition, National Portrait gallery
2004 - Art Bar, Great Barn, Exeter
2005 - Star Portraits Exhibition, London, Belfast, Leicester
2006 - Mystery Portrait Postcards, National Portrait Gallery
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| Artist's Statement |
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There is a delicate balance between the painter and sitter, never more so that when attempting a commision. It is important to have a sense of empathy with the client and and to keep an open dialogue in place. The client has to live with the completed painting and for this to be succesfull it is essential that both sitter and painter reach a mutual understanding.
I want the client to take away a very special object that they can live with and that will give them pleasure for ever.
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| Statement |
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Ideally I would have an initial meeting with the client, followed by 2 sittings of 2-3 hours. I would hope to complete the notes and drawings I need within this time, discuss the composition and direction of the painting, and take a number of reference photographs. When everything has been agreed and the client is happy, I would then finish the portrait in my studio. No further sittings should be required.
The time for completion should be between 2-4 weeks depending on the scale.If required I would be happy to arrange for the portrait to be framed or I can leave that to the client. |
| Travel nationally |
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Yes |
| Travel internationally |
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Yes |
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| Prices |
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| Portrait Format: |
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Head and Shoulders |
From £ |
3500 |
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Half Length | From £ |
4500 |
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3/4 Length | From £ |
6000 |
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Full Length | From £ |
8000 |
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Double Portrait | From £ |
6000 |
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Group Portrait | From £ |
10000 |
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The
Prices quoted are for the standard mediums of oil on canvas and bronze
(in
the case of sculpture).
For other media, prices may vary, please enquire
directly with us for more specific quotes.
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