Top Ten Artists

1. Doug Hyde

Doug Hyde was born in 1972 and raised in Bristol. Having loved art since he was little, Doug spent many of his formative years enjoying experimenting with his talent. During his schooling, Doug Hyde spent a lot of time honing his skills on the practical side of art by drawing and painting and experimenting; when he left, he was sure that his career lay in the world of art.

Doug Hyde quickly became a presence to be reckoned with in the world of popular art and Limited Edition Prints. He paints and draws on large canvases, which give his distinctive characters the space to be as impressive as possible; Doug also likes to paint in an unconfined space. He often uses pastels to create his vibrant, stark imagery, and makes marks using his fingers instead of the pastel itself. When an original is reproduced as a Limited Edition Print, the print then retains a bright, airy and rather human quality.

Doug Hyde was voted the most popular living artist in the UK in 2007 by BBC television. He has also won various accolades from the Fine Art Trade Guild. Doug has been featured on television talking about his work both on the BBC and Channel 4, where he appeared on the Richard and Judy Show. Doug Hyde spent time explaining his techniques and how, with his artwork, his intention is always to make the public simply smile.

The Limited Edition Prints produced from Doug Hyde's original paintings are some of the most popular works of art in the UK. His fun interpretations of heart-warming scenes have struck a chord with the art-buying public, and most Limited Edition Prints released sell out very quickly.

2. Rolf Harris

Born in Perth, Western Australia, Rolf Harris loved to paint from an early age. When asked at Primary School what he wanted to be when he grew up his response was "An artist". After school Rolf became a teacher, whilst continuing to draw & paint at every opportunity.

At the age of twenty-two, Rolf Harris moved to London on what was supposed to be a year's study leave, financing himself through four exhibitions of his work held in Australia. He immediately enrolled at the City & Guilds Art School in London, intending to follow in his grandfather's footsteps and become a portrait painter. After a chance meeting with the Australian impressionist painter 'Bill' Hayward Veal, however, he began attending an art course run by Veal and soon became his protege.

In the mid 1950's, for two years running, some of Rolf's paintings were featured in the Summer Exhibition at the Royal Academy. While painting continued to be a private passion of his, it was for his television and stage performances that Rolf became a household name. In recent years Rolf has devoted more time to painting and has had a number of one-man shows, including the Rolf on Art exhibition at the National Gallery.

Rolf's BBC television series Rolf on Art achieved the highest television ratings ever for a UK arts programme. Rolf hosted television's biggest ever Arts event with a live BBC special titled Rolf on Art: The Big Event, in which he joined the public in recreating a large-scale version of Constable's 'Haywain' in Trafalgar Square. The massive event was such a huge success that the BBC staged two further Rolf on Art: The Big Event specials in Edinburgh and London.

Rolf has been awarded the OBE, is a member of the Order of Australia and has won many awards for his work in the entertainment industry. Recently he was made an honorary member of the Royal Society of British Artist.

This year saw Rolf Harris unveil his portrait of Her Majesty The Queen, commissioned by the BBC to celebrate her eightieth birthday; this portrait was the subject of a BBC ONE programme The Queen, by Rolf which was screened on New Year's Day 2006.

3. Sherree Valentine Daines

Sherree Valentine Daines has, to date, had an extraordinary career as an artist. Her work is highly sought after and collected across the globe by legions of fans who admire her impressionist styling. Sherree Valentine Daines has a fantastic reputation as an artist of true integrity and charisma, with her appeal lying in the enchanting scenes she observes and paints with such grace and sophistication.

Sherree Valentine Daines was born and brought up in Surrey. Her immediate family all had artistic flair; her father was a sculptor who worked with stone, and her sisters currently work as artists. She relished her childhood opportunities to paint and draw, and moved onto an art course at college in Epsom as soon as she left school. Sherree was quickly recognised for her raw talent, and exhibited widely in and around her home county. Sherree's career really took off when she began winning awards, and she was named Young Artist of the Year.

Sherree's Limited Edition Prints are exceptionally popular and will typically sell out very quickly. The originals are painted with oils on canvas, which translate very well into Limited Edition Prints both hand embellished and two dimensional. Sherree Valentine Daines manages to capture the essence of a scene; the moods and colours are typically British and fairly traditional in their depiction. It is this quintessential Britishness that makes her Limited Edition Prints so very admired.

Sherree Valentine Daines has been awarded many commissions during her distinguished career, including portraits of the Royal Family. She has often painted sportsmen and sportswomen, and has released a book detailing all of her work, "First Impressions".

4. Henderson Cisz

Born in Brazil in 1960, Henderson Cisz grew up in a small village near Maringa. His talent for painting was clear from as early age, but he never considered pursuing a career as an artist. Instead he entered the banking profession and continued to enjoy painting as a hobby. By the mid 1980s however, Henderson had become convinced that art meant more to him than banking! In 1986 he moved to London in order to study painting, and to make his passion his profession. He has never looked back and now paints full time in his London studio.

A seasoned traveller, Henderson has spent time in Europe, Australia and of course his native South America. While he loves the ocean and has always found it a source of inspiration and joy, he is also a true city-dweller, and many of his most inspirational works feature scenes from the world's most beautiful cities. Painting in acrylic, oil or watercolour on canvas, Henderson's trademark palette utilises cool, soft tones to convey the atmosphere of his subject. His works are regularly displayed in London galleries and at international art fairs.

"I love the effect that weather has on the urban landscape and must confess to a particular fondness for the rain! Not only does it cast interesting shadows and reflections on the slick sidewalks, but it also dictates the stance of the figures. Their slightly defensive postures and hunched shoulders lend a very specific, and to my mind curiously engaging, mood to the overall scene."

Brazilian-born wanderer Henderson Cisz loves to travel the world and paint the drama and diversity of urban life. From New York to Paris, from London to Venice he has formed an intense and loving artistic relationship with these living breathing cities. Although he may have finally settled in London, Henderson's nomadic past has left indelible imprints on his lifestyle, not to mention his artwork, as we can see by joining him for a few hours in the life of a truly cosmopolitan artist.

As early as 8am Henderson is already demonstrating the habits of a good New Yorker or Parisian, sitting back, legs crossed in a leisurely pose, enjoying a freshly ground coffee and a basket of croissants "en famille" in his local cafe. Then it's off to school for the younger children and back to Henderson's delightful mews studio for him and his eldest son, who is currently going in every day to watch and learn both his father's painting techniques and the art of studio management.

Observing Henderson at work is an education in itself. A charming and unassuming man, softly spoken and with a gentle sense of humour, he transforms when he stands before his canvas. Working from the many hundreds of photographs he takes in each location, his style is surprisingly uninhibited and the studio wall is strewn with riotous splashes of paint that have flicked from his animated brush. The room itself is equally chaotic, with rolled canvases stacked against the wall, interspersed with family photos, sketches and works in progress. Yet out of this apparent confusion emerges artwork that is beautifully resonant of the city it represents.

When he is not travelling, Henderson tends to spend the majority of his day painting in his studio which occupies a lovely West London setting close to the Thames. He admits to a great fondness for the UK, and judging by the unstoppable success of his dazzling cityscapes, we are rather fond of him too.
Henderson's Limited Edition Prints are available on Paper or Box Canvas. His stunning Original Paintings are also available on Box Canvas.

5. Fabian Perez

Fabian Perez is Argentinean, and was born in Buenos Aires in 1967. He was raised by his father, who led a rather eccentric and nonconformist existence, running illegal nightclubs and bordellos. Fabian Perez was exposed to a large number of fascinating individuals, and as he grew up, he began to capture these people in portraits. His abilities were evident from this very young age, as he painted with fantastic acuity.

Wanting to see the world, Fabian Perez left home at the age of 22, where he travelled to Europe and the Far East and picked up a multitude of inspiration, before moving to Los Angeles. Fabian's work began to be admired and purchased, and he was soon snapped up with a publishing contract which made him into a world wide star.

Fabian Perez's carefully rendered oils show a depth of image and character that is both unusual and visually stunning. The figures are haunting, emotional and often reminiscent of a bygone era - although Perez is careful to introduce contemporary elements to his paintings. Painting closely with a great amount of detail and captivating charm, Perez chooses subjects that are enchanting - whether male or female. His paintings tell a story; it is up to his viewer to interpret that story as their mind sees best. Fans of Fabian Perez's work will often comment that is Perez's uncanny ability to capture a fleeting emotional expression; a casual gesture - that draws them into his work.

Fabian Perez also considers his music and his philosophical views to be central to his life; these other arts feed his artistic talent, and constantly provide him with ideas and purpose as a painter.

6. Bruno Tinucci

Bruno Tinucci was born in 1947 in Livorno. Tinucci is a self taught painter, with his style showing a parallel to other painters from the Livorno region.

Tinucci is an advocate of rich colour and depicts his landscapes in a highly emotional style. Although the landscape is realistic, Tinucci always manages to inject it with an excitement and a message of vitality.

Bruno Tinucci's paintings are best sellers world wide and his work features in collections both in Italy and abroad.

7. Adrian Tinsley

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8. Duncan MacGregor

Born in 1961, Duncan Macgregor (or DMAC) grew up in the Midlands where he still spends a substantial part of the year. Despite living so far inland, he managed to develop a passion for the sea, and spent a highly significant 18 months sailing across the Atlantic and then around the coast of Britain.

Taking his inspiration from the surrounding landscape and of course the sea, Duncan MacGregor is particularly fascinated by the effects of natural light on colour. His distinctive palette conveys the cool yet vibrant shades of sea and sky as they appear in the brilliant light of the sun. Verging on the abstract, his work is characterised by the dense application of richly textured acrylics, which create a sense of spontaneity and unstoppable energy. Since turning professional, Duncan Macgregor has enjoyed considerable success across the UK, displaying his work in both galleries and private collections.

The Creative Day...
At present Duncan MacGregor's life is divided into two geographical areas - Scotland in the summer and Staffordshire for the rest of the year. He loves working in my Scottish studio which is located on the beautiful Isle of Mull. When he's there, Duncan MacGregor starts each day with a dip in the (excruciatingly cold) sea, or in the pond next to his house. He then prepares for the serious business of the day by putting on some music before picking up where he left off the day before. If he doesn’t have a work in progress, Duncan may sit for a while and think about all the great places he has seen in his life, waiting for an idea to hit him. Alternatively Duncan MacGregor might just get the brushes out and start to experiment, which is sometimes useful, but always enjoyable. He also spends one day a week getting some serious exercise.

The Creative Impulse...
Duncan MacGregor has never felt the need to seek out material for his paintings - he simply wakes up every day wanting to paint! He is definitely inspired by nature, and love to experience the countryside at first hand whenever he can. Duncan has also been lucky enough to travel to a great many interesting places his my life, as well as having spent 18 months at sea, and these experiences have all had a profound effect on his work.

9. David Leeming

David Leeming has been a professional artist in various guises for over 25 years. Originally working as an illustrator, he built up an impressive reputation as a versatile and talented artist and worked in a variety of fields as a visualiser in advertising, a scenic painter in the leisure industry and also as a muralist, pasticheur and copyist. David Leeming formidable output covered an immense range of subject matter and absorbed many influences, from the Flemish masters to contemporary media imagery.

After several years David Leeming tired of working under direction of others and struck out to build a more personally rewarding career as an independent fine artist. Due to his considerable success, David Leeming now has the time and freedom to paint under his own direction, and his latest breath-taking collection features a striking range of vibrant floral images.

David Leeming is now based in Suffolk. Amongst his many commissions, David Leeming has produced entire collections of Original Paintings on canvas for two English country houses, as well as many projects around Europe. Alongside his painting, David Leeming has recently become involved in teaching classes in the art of trompe l'oeil in the UK and the Netherlands.

10. Danielle O'Connor Akiyama

Danielle O'Connor Akiyama was born in 1957 in Canada. O'Connor Akiyama studied Social work and Art Therapy. As well as a career in fine art painting, O'Connor Akiyama is an experienced art therapist and continues her work in this field.

Painting in a variety of media, Danielle O'connor Akiyama creates luminous floral images that vibrate with life, energy and colour, whether through a riotous party of flowers or a single magnificent blossom. She has received numerous awards for her paintings which she describes as 'sanctuaries for the soul.'

Danielle's style is loose and impressionistic, however she has always believed in the importance of each brush stroke. In order to gain a greater understanding and technical skill she studied sumi-e, Japanese brushpainting. Her distinctive fusion of eastern and western artistry has led to her works being highly prized by art collectors from both sides of the Pacific.

O'Connor Akiyama has had successful exhibitions across the globe, including in Toronto, Chicago, Ireland, Florida and Quebec.

Danielle O'Connor Akiyama's work is held in collections worldwide.

"Flowers have historically been representative of giving love, care, kindness and thoughtfulness.. We send these for special occasions – births, deaths, and everything in-between. They are emblematic of a joyful spirit and I express my sentiments of life through painting blossoms (although I do not consider myself a flower painter!) .. They are no longer botanically representative (as when I was a young painter), but have been abstracted to more completely reveal the raw emotion I wish to portray. They are the channel to my interior world. Much of my work relates to travel.. and I am often deeply inspired therein.. Sometimes a flash of something comes to me and I hold onto it to translate into paint and canvas. These images burn into my inner psyche, and rather like a lyrical dreamscape, they filter their way through into my work.. Often, even I am surprised by the revelation of these moments, and it is this intrinsic part of the journey that keeps me excited.
My early training in watercolour along with the rigorous and meditative practice of Japanese Painting has given rise to a distinct style of loosely flowing, but firmly executed brustrokes, composition and design." - Danielle O'Connor Akiyama.