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Michael Alford Portrait Paintings

British, b. 1958
Artist Biography Michael Alford is an established British artist whose works have featured in prominent prizes and exhibitions throughout the UK, and who has twice been appointed war artist to the British Military. Inspired by extensive travel, he composes representations of diverse landscapes and intriguing figures whilst simultaneously fusing classical techniques with a sharp, modern sensibility. Alford's overall aesthetic captures sensitive intricacy and luminous clarity. After returning, he chose to study art at the Slade School and the Chelsea School of Art. Diverse Landscape Alford's varied body of work reflects his interest in many types of painting. He is well known for powerful cityscapes of contemporary urban centres —especially London—and for landscapes that capture diverse geographies through the eyes of a passionate traveller. His paintings of figures, clothed and nude, are sought after for their combination of fine draughtsmanship, acute observation and sense of drama. Military Honours for a traveller-painter Alford has been awarded prizes including the Green and Stone Oil Painting Prize, the Agnes Reeve Memorial Prize for best painting of London, and the Prima Luce Mural prize. Alford is a member of the Chelsea Arts Society. He has twice been appointed war artist to the British Military and was also commissioned by the military to produce artwork in Iraq in 2016. Style and Technique Michael is a figurative painter with an expressive classical style. He depicts scenes of contemporary life with an emphasis on urban subjects, landscapes and the human figure. His wide-ranging catalogue includes cityscapes, city scenes (captured moments in the life of the city), landscapes, beach- and seascapes, figure groups and nudes. His approach is distinguished by vigorous brushwork, skilled draftsmanship, bold handling of colour and a sensitive rendering of the interplay of shadow and light. Artist Statement “Painting for me is recapturing the experience of seeing, without being too literal-minded about what that experience is or means. My work always starts with direct observation of the visible world. It can be broad and sweeping, as in landscapes or cityscapes, or very close and intimate, as in figures, nudes or interiors. I often go out looking for subjects and return to the studio with sketches or drawings. These I use as a starting point for a process that turns raw observation—impressions—into something more abstract and evocative. The process often involves cutting out visual distractions and transient effects so that the resulting image has more power. Time acts as an important filter for me and so does physical distance between the initial sketch and the painting. Both help me distil the memory and pick out the essential forms. My overall aim is to communicate my experience of seeing, to convey—through the use of light and shadow and mood—some of the magic and mystery I feel when I look at the world.” – Michael Alford
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Artist: Michael Alford
Oxford Street - original impressionism oil painting-contemporary Art
Oxford Street - original impressionism oil painting-contemporary Art

Oxford Street - original impressionism oil painting-contemporary Art

By Michael Alford

Located in London, Chelsea

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Winter Café, Sloane Square- original impressionism oil painting-contemporary Art
Winter Café, Sloane Square- original impressionism oil painting-contemporary Art

Winter Café, Sloane Square- original impressionism oil painting-contemporary Art

By Michael Alford

Located in London, Chelsea

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21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Michael Alford Portrait Paintings

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Cannon Street-original impressionism cityscape oil painting-contemporary Art
Cannon Street-original impressionism cityscape oil painting-contemporary Art

Cannon Street-original impressionism cityscape oil painting-contemporary Art

By Michael Alford

Located in London, Chelsea

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21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Michael Alford Portrait Paintings

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Aldwych, Towards St Clement - original impressionist painting - contemporary art
Aldwych, Towards St Clement - original impressionist painting - contemporary art

Aldwych, Towards St Clement - original impressionist painting - contemporary art

By Michael Alford

Located in London, Chelsea

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Somerset House- original impressionism cityscape oil painting - contemporary Art
Somerset House- original impressionism cityscape oil painting - contemporary Art

Somerset House- original impressionism cityscape oil painting - contemporary Art

By Michael Alford

Located in London, Chelsea

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Last Night, Shaftesbury Av -original impressionism oil painting-contemporary Art
Last Night, Shaftesbury Av -original impressionism oil painting-contemporary Art

Last Night, Shaftesbury Av -original impressionism oil painting-contemporary Art

By Michael Alford

Located in London, Chelsea

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Trafalgar Square, North -original impressionism oil painting-contemporary Art
Trafalgar Square, North -original impressionism oil painting-contemporary Art

Trafalgar Square, North -original impressionism oil painting-contemporary Art

By Michael Alford

Located in London, Chelsea

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Bloomsbury - original impressionism oil painting-contemporary Art
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Bloomsbury - original impressionism oil painting-contemporary Art

By Michael Alford

Located in London, Chelsea

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21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Michael Alford Portrait Paintings

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Find a wide variety of authentic Michael Alford portrait paintings available for sale on 1stDibs. You can also browse by medium to find art by Michael Alford in oil paint, paint, panel and more. Much of the original work by this artist or collective was created during the 21st century and contemporary and is mostly associated with the Impressionist style. Not every interior allows for large Michael Alford portrait paintings, so small editions measuring 10 inches across are available. Customers who are interested in this artist might also find the work of Lucas Bononi, Warren Keating, and Armand (François Joseph) Henrion. Michael Alford portrait paintings prices can differ depending upon medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $1,465 and tops out at $5,425, while the average work can sell for $3,042.