Visual Arts Painting

Alexander Goudie Trust

Established in memory of Alexander Goudie (1933-2004), one of Scotland’s finest figurative painters; includes a biography, gallery, and details of exhibitions.

Andy Cook

Gallery and exhibitions of a fine colour artist. Shows biography.

Annie B

Features a gallery of artwork, poetry, biography and list of exhibitions for the artist and illustrator.

BBC: Your Paintings

Joint initiative between The Public Catalogue Foundation, the BBC and art institutions around the country, which aims to catalogue and exhibit online the 80% of the nation's art collection which is not on display.

Brian Whelan

Official site of an artist inspired by the mediaeval churches and dwellings of East Anglia, and his London-Irish roots; includes a profile, galleries of his work and where to see them, reviews, and contacts.

Caroline Burke

Contemporary abstract painter based in Cambridgeshire; presents portfolio and list of exhibitions.

Charles Tunnicliffe Society

Dedicated to the life and works of the naturalist painter, Charles Tunnicliffe. Offers a biography and information on society membership.

Chris Gollon

Portfolio and archive of the works of Chris Gollon, featuring online sales of Gollon's limited edition prints and original works.

Clara Johanssen

Contemporary naive art provides a biography, news, gallery and prints for sale.

Colin Bywater

Specialises in landscapes, particularly of hills and fells; includes galleries of his sketches and paintings, exhibition dates, and contacts.

Darren Coffield

Guide to works of art by Darren Coffield, with an online collection of paintings, drawings, fine art prints and limited editions.

Eardley Editions

Set up by the family of one of Scotland's most influential artists, Joan Eardley (1922-63), to promote her work. Includes a biography and details of their cards and prints.

The Fylingdales Group of Artists

A group of painters inspired by the Yorkshire coastline; includes information about their annual exhibition in Whitby, with a list of past and present members, news, and contacts.

Heather Davies

Portfolio and print sales site from the abstract, landscape and figurative work of Cumbrian artist Heather Davies.

In the Artists’ Footsteps

Traces the rich artistic history of Dumfries and Galloway, particularly through landscape painting. Offers a guide to artists and the places that inspired their work, with a listing of galleries, events, and stories.

John Myatt, The Artist

The story of the artist in Scotland Yard's "biggest art fraud of the 20th century", now an artist in his own right. Includes a brief biography, gallery, and details of books and films about his talent.

Kurt Schwitters Society UK (KSUK)

Works to promote awareness of the life and works of the artist, born in Germany 1888, and died in 1948 in exile in the Lake District; includes a biography, a directory of resources and links, events, and contacts.

L.S. Lowry

Features a gallery of over 150 signed, limited edition prints and original paintings for sale.

Lisa V Robinson

Contemporary abstract artist painter presents a biography and gallery of work.

Mackenzie Thorpe

Middlesbrough-born artist; includes a biography, overview of his work and activities, events and exhibition listing, and galleries.

Maggi Hambling

An official website which represents an introduction to the work of Maggi Hambling and provides information about exhibitions and contact details.

NEAC - New English Art Club

An exhibiting art societies representing contemporary British figurative painting. Includes member profiles and previews, exhibition diary, with details of prizes, drawing school, and trips and courses.

ROI - The Royal Institute of Oil Painters

Organises exhibitions of work by established oil-painters, and supports outstanding young oil painters; includes details of their events and venues, awards and sponsorship, and profile of current members.

Royal Institute of Painters in Water Colours

Promotes painting in watercolours, and presents the work of its best exponents in annual exhibitions. Includes a list of current members, exhibition calendar, and details of awards and prizes.

Royal Society of Portrait Painters

Details the membership, exhibitions and prizes of this society.

Royal Watercolour Society

A centre of excellence for contemporary water colour painting; includes a listing of members, details of their exhibitions and education programmes, and contacts.

The RP - Royal Society of Portrait Painters

Promotes the practice of and excellence in painted portraiture; includes a list of current members, a guide to commissioning a portrait, and details of awards, exhibitions, and bursaries.

RSW - The Royal Scottish Society of Painters in Watercolour

Founded in 1876; includes a listing of current members, details of exhibitions and awards, news, and contacts.

Sir Muirhead Bone 1876-1953

Celebrates the life of Glasgow born draughtsman and engraver, and Britain's first war artist; includes a brief profile, with a gallery of some his works.

Society for All Artists (SAA)

Welcomes everyone with a love of painting, from complete novice to leisure painters, and beyond; with a guide to local arts clubs, tuition available, news and exhibitions, and contacts.

Tim O'Brien

Artist and illustrator specialising in aviation.

The Wapping Group of Artists

An independent group of artists whose work has recorded the changing face of London and the river Thames for over sixty years; with details of current members, exhibitions, history, and contacts.

Wood, Christopher

Contemporary Scottish painter with a gallery of expressive landscape, seascape, and abstract oil paintings on canvas.

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