Artists

Thomas Landseer ARA.,  1795-1880 London Son of John Landseer A.R.A., and brother of Edwin Landseer R.A. and Charles Landseer R.A British artist who was best known for his engravings and etchings. Landseer was born in London, the eldest of the fourteen children of engraver John Landseer. Seven of the children survived to adulthood and all became… Read More

Terence Gilbert is a chronicler of the contemporary scene. This he achieves with supreme success in his unique style combining realism with impressionism. He is present at events where action at every level of society is taking place: polo at Windsor, racing at Longchamp, rowing at Henley Royal Regatta, or ballet at the Royal Opera… Read More

Charles Edward Michael Lyne, born in 1912, was the youngest son of the Revd. Arundell and Joan Lyne who lived near Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire. As a boy, Michael quickly became interested in animals, sport and all aspects of rural life. His education at Rossall School was followed by an aborted attempt to become a vet and… Read More

Lucy Kemp-Welch 1869 – 1958 She was born in Bournemouth. She showed an early excellence in art and exhibited for the first time when she was 14 years old. After attending a local art school, in 1891 she and her younger sister Edith moved toBusheyto study at Hubert von Herkomer’s art school. As one of… Read More

Frederick J Haycock was born in Warwickshire in 1948, where he still lives with his family. He studied at both the Nuneaton School of Art and Coventry College of Art Design, where he trained as an illustrator. In Art college he was only interested in abstract and modern styles at the time. As such he… Read More

Profile Fine Art Trade Guild Award Winner: Best Artist 2010 Official Artist to the 2012 Olympic Games. Darren Baker has become one of the UK’s most collectable artists since his remarkable portrait of the Queen was unveiled by Princess Anne at Westminster Abbey in 2011. Darren has painted Prime Ministers, Royalty and the sporting elite,… Read More

Lionel Dalhousie Robertson EdwardsBorn in Bristol in 1878, was one of the most popular illustrators of hunting and sporting subjects of the twentieth century. He grew up in North Wales following country pursuits rather than a formal education. Although originally destined for the army, a brief spell with the military proved that this was a… Read More