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1. 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 café. 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.
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2. Sherree Valentine Daines
Over the course of her impressive career Sherree Valentine Daines has become one of the UK's most collectable contemporary artists; with a discerning international following of art lovers. Sherree Valentine Daines enjoys an unrivalled reputation in the international arena. Her impressionistic approach lends a unique charm to each stunning, figurative composition, her subtle hand blending each detail into a creation of captivating elegance.
Sherree Valentine Daines was born in Effingham in Surrey. After completing her early education she undertook a fine art course at the Epsom School of Art. As soon as Sherree Valentine Daines graduated she set about persuading local institutions to exhibit her work and her success was immediate. Sherree Valentine Daines soon came to the notice of the art world and won a number of accolades including the Young Artist of the Year Award from the Royal Society.
Sherree Valentine Daines formidable talent has made her a favourite with many celebrity collectors, notably several members of the British Royal Family. Sherree has enjoyed a range of prestigious commissions including one from the MCC to paint the Ashes series at each of the test grounds. Many famous names in the world of show-business have sat for her including Joanna Lumley, John Sessions and Michael Parkinson. Sherree was also commissioned to paint portraits of Jonny Wilkinson and Martin Johnson for a pair of
commemorative Limited Editions (signed by both artist and player) celebrating England's World Cup Victory; the Original of Jonny Wilkinson was bought by the man himself. In 2007 she has released a beautiful, highly-illustrated hardback book, First Impressions, as well as working on a TV series with Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen.
Sherree Valentine Daines prefers to use oil on canvas as she finds this to be the purest and "most painterly" medium available to her. Sherree has exhibited at the Tate Gallery, the Barbican, the Royal Society of British Artists, the Royal Institute of Oil Painters, the Laing Landscape Exhibition, the Royal Institute of Painters in Watercolours, the Royal Watercolour Society, the Hesketh Hubbard Art Society, the New English Art Club, the National Society of Painters, the United Society of Painters and the Pastel Society. Sherree's work is also in the Lord's Museum and is held in many private collections all over the world.
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3. Doug Hyde
Born in Bristol in 1972, Doug Hyde became aware of his artistic talent at an early age. Throughout his school and college education Doug Hyde concentrated on the technical side of drawing and painting, but after graduation he was in no doubt as to his chosen career, that of a professional artist.
Doug Hyde prefers to produce his distinctive artwork on a large scale, in order to achieve maximum impact with each piece. Doug also enjoys operating in plenty of space, thus allowing himself enough physical freedom to express the creative energy that is the key to his fresh, contemporary style. Doug Hyde's unorthodox use of pastels applied with fingers and thumbs, or even the side of a hand or wrist, allows him to create highly communicative and engaging images that make an immediate and lasting impression on the viewer.
Recently named as the UK's official best selling artist, Doug Hyde has been featured on television both on the BBC national news and on Channel 4 describing his unique technique and talking about the people and events that inspire his heart-warming images. Inspired by his own emotional responses to life, Doug Hyde's intention is to provoke a positive response in others.
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4. Rebecca Lardner
Rebecca Lardner was born in Swanage, Dorset in 1971. After completing an Art Foundation Course she graduated from the University of Liverpool with a BA Honours degree in Illustration. She went on to build a highly successful career as an artist and illustrator, fulfiling commissions for a number of high-profile clients including Paul McCartney's Music Academy, as well as a range of magazines and record sleeves.
Influenced by Cornish artist Alfred Wallis, Rebecca Lardner's distinctive oils on canvas are beautifully depicted portrayals of life on the land and the sea. The large ensemble cast of figures, boats and sea birds creates an impression of ceaseless activity, and this is heightened by the natural curves of the classic English harbour which provide movement and energy. Her palette is based strongly on the colours of the sea, with blues, greens and greys dominating the entire canvas.
Rebecca Lardner is now able to devote more time to her painting and has travelled the world from Ireland to India undertaking prestigious corporate commissions. She has exhibited in a range of high calibre galleries in the UK, Europe and the USA and Rebecca Lardner's evocative oils sell to collectors from all over the world.
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5. Peter Smith
Peter Smith was born in the small town of Mansfield, Nottinghamshire and bypassed the well trodden route to the local industries to follow the somewhat unusual lifestyle of an artist. Peter Smith experienced different jobs as a surveyor, a computer programmer and eventually a graphic artist within the fashion industry, a job he enjoyed for 16 years. Peter Smith has spent the last two years increasing his presence within the art world and honing his skills to the standard you now see before you.
Peter Smith likes to include some form of connection between the items on a canvas and those viewing his work. Quite often Peter states that the eyes will play a big part in leading a viewer's perception of the work. Peter Smith takes inspiration not only from observing human life but also from other artists, such as Will Bullas and he also enjoys the surreal style of Salvador Dali.
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6. Sue Macartney Snape
Sue Macartney Snape was born in Tanganyika brought up in Australia and now lives and paints in London. John Julius Norwich calls her a "master of caricature" and says her paintings "illustrate the English social scene more brilliantly and with greater accuracy than those of any other painter working today."
Sue Macartney Snape has had numerous commissions and her paintings are avidly collected, adorning the walls of many of England's finest houses. Her Limited Editions are published in-house and are widely collected.
For the past five years Sue Macartney Snape has been drawing the characters in the Telegraph Magazine's 'Social Stereotypes' column.
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7. Des Brophy
It could be said that Des Brophy is "A professional observer of life".
He is a retired 'British Bobby' with 22 years service and is used to studying people's body language.
In essence it is this look on life as an outsider that makes Des' work so humorous and so collectable. There is something so real about the characters portrayed in his paintings. Des has always considers his painting to be an escape from daily routine.
His Limited Edition Prints are proving popular with an ever growing audience and he has many new releases planned for the coming year.
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8. Alan Fearnley
Alan Fearnley is acknowledged as one of the leading automotive artists in the world. Born in Yorkshire, Alan Fearnley studied at Batley College of Art. His early works established Alan as an artist of unique talent and quality. In the late 1970s he started to move away from semi-abstract, topographical and landscape compositions towards transport orientated mechanical subjects, especially motoring and motor racing. Alan Fearnley's work reflected not only his unique artistic skills, but also his love and passion for both motoring and motor sport.
The classical and romantic mood created through Alan Fearnley's lifestyle paintings has broadened the appeal of automotive art, whilst the movement, attention to detail and sheer quality of the motor sport paintings has established demand for Alan Feanley's original works and limited edition prints throughout the world. Alan Fearnley regularly exhibits his work and his annual Monaco Exhibition has become a feature of the Grand Prix weekend.
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9. Todd White
Born in 1969 in Texas, Todd White is an artist that has increased his profile beyond recognition with his distinctive style and iconic popularity across the world. After relocating to Hollywood, one of Todd White’s key spells came at Warner Bros. Studios. Through character development, White began to forge his own artistic style and became part of the lead character design and animation team for the internationally renowned cartoon series SpongeBob SquarePants.
Todd White's work is infectious. It has caught the attention and imagination of art collectors around the world in addition to many Hollywood celebrities and ambassadors of the high life. Todd White's reputation has been stamped not only as an exhilarating and revered artistic talent but also something of a style icon, as the creator of highly collectable and much sought items of designer decor.
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10. Jacqueline Stanhope
Born in 1963 and educated in Scotland, Jacqueline Stanhope has been painting and selling horse portraits in oils since childhood. Fascinated more by science and anatomy than by art, she bypassed art college and worked as a freelance portrait and graphic artist. By the age of 21 she had designed numerous products for Walt Disney, painted football teams and still found time to pursue her love of horseracing.
In the late nineties after raising a young family, Jacqueline returned to the business of art with the launch of the limited edition print "Northern Dancer & Sons". Its outstanding success brought her to the attention of leading players in the racing industry who invested in her most prestigious pieces and took them home to every corner of the globe.
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