Artist bio

 Albert Lawrence Hammonds (1930-1994) A L Hammond specialised in railway art, this is a charcoal drawing of an American style steam locomotive. He studed at Birmingham School of Art and the Royal College of Art. He taught Art in Birmingham and has works in numerous…

This small primitive piece was made by one of the picture framer’s staff (in Birmingham), signed  “Paul B D Aston ’68”  (Paul Benjamin Dyson ASTON) and shows the long-serving restorer, Mr Tomlin, with an example of his work.It’s been…

Disambiguation: there’s a Scottish artist of similar name “Peter Tarrant”, this page relates to Shropshire artist  Peter Rex Tarrant Peter Rex Tarrant is a British artist born in 1943 near Morville, Shropshire. He attended Shrewsbury School of Art in…

Phyllis Hindle (née Jones) was born in Middlesborough in 1910. Having won a competition for a graphic design she chose to pursue art as a career.  She trained at Chelsea College of Arts in London studying under, among others Graham Sutherland.  Ever practical, she…

This is a bit of architectural salvage rescued (with permission) from builders rubble in the 1960s. It was part of an alter in a UK cathedral, destroyed in the process of the interior being remodelled. These days it would probably have some kind of statutory…

David Prentice (4 July 1936 – 7 May 2014) was an English artist, born in Solihull and educated at Moseley Road Secondary School of Art and later at Birmingham School of Art.  Like most of his generation he did National Service in the Artillery before returning to…

I cannot possibly add to your knowledge of Pablo Picasso.  Better that, if necessary,  you research him on the internet such as here. However I can make a personal observation. While having great respect and appreciation for his unique talent and some of his greatest…

Bruce Hurn (1926-2020) was best known for landscapes mainly in oil and later in acrylic.  Born in Spalding, Lincolnshire, he was art teacher and art inspector.  Hurn completed his qualification in 1946 at Birmingham College of Art. He then became a tutor at Nuneaton…

Domenico Balbi was born in Genoa on February 1, 1927. He attended the Academy of Fine Arts in this city.For many years, the name Domenico Balbi has been widely known both in Italy and abroad as one of the most talented painters and engravers of his generation.His…