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'Harbour Life' Abstract Paris harbour scene with boats, figures and horses
By Gen Paul
Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire
'Harbour Life' by Gen Paul. Abstract figurative landscape of a Paris harbour scene with boats, figures and horses. An extremely detailed work by Paul that would make the most amazing...
Category
20th Century Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Watercolor, Gouache
'The Harbour' Abstract French Harbour scene, boat, water & buildings, red, blue
By Gen Paul
Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire
A beautiful example of work by Gen Paul. 'The Harbour' is vibrant and colourful, sure to bring a splash of colour to any interior setting. The red boat in the foreground is the focal...
Category
20th Century Abstract Abstract Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Watercolor, Gouache
'Moody Seas' Contemporary Painting of Colourful sail boats on water, blue, red
Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire
'Moody Seas' by Spanish artist Bernard. Contemporary Painting of Colourful sail boats of blue, red and purple out on the open water. The sea is ferocious, you can almost hear the cra...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
'Off the Beaten Track' Contemporary 3D Landscape Cycling Painting of Mountains
By Max Todd
Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire
'Off the Beaten Track' by Max Todd. A contemporary landscape painting depicting cyclists cycling through the mountains. Inspired by Lake Tahoe, Todd has drawn inspiration from his tr...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
'Cordelia' Figurative Interior painting of a woman in a warm orange, black
By Ghislaine Howard
Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire
'Cordelia in the Kitchen' A figurative interior contemporary painting of a young woman in the kitchen. Warm tones of Oranges, reds and yellows crate a piece that is visually stunning...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
'Pink Skies' Contemporary Seascape painting of water, rocks, pebbles and waves
Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire
'Pink Skies' truly conveys Linares amazing attention to detail. The sea foam is extraordinary and the beautiful detailing in the water and skis. Like looking through a window. You ca...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
'Dusty Skies' Contemporary Beach Scene of parasols, sky, beach and sand. Purple
Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire
A warm and beautiful contemporary beach scene 'Dusty Skies' by E. Martinez. This stunning seascape has a soft and natural colour palette, pale blues and earthy cool tones are subtle ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Contemporary Vivid Blue Seascape & Beach Scene 'Beach Day', blues, pinks, yellow
By E. Martinez
Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire
A warm and beautiful contemporary beach scene 'Beach Day' by E. Martinez. This stunning seascape has a soft and natural colour palette, pale blues and earthy cool tones are subtle an...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
'Sailing to the Seas' Contemporary Colourful painting of sail boats on the water
Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire
'Sailing to the Seas' by Spanish artist Bernard. Contemporary colourful blue, red painting of sail boats on the sea. The perfect addition to any home where colour is needed. the incr...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
'Big Blue Boat' Colourful Welsh painting of a boat & coastline, sea, harbour
By Donald McIntyre
Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire
'Big Blue Boat' is a stunning example of Donald Mcintyre painting at his best. The painting is full of life, with a wonderful bright colour palette, reminicent of Wales at it's fines...
Category
20th Century Abstract Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
'Green River Valley' Contemporary landscape realist Painting by Miguel Piedro
By Miguel Peidro
Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire
A stunning contemporary landscape painting by Miguel Peidro. 'Green River Valley' is powerful and hugely detailed. The Light that Peidro has managed to capture is incredible.
Peidr...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
'The Farmyard' Contemporary painting of chickens, cockerel in a farm setting
By Francisco Calabuig
Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire
'The Farmyard' is a beautiful example of Calabuig's work capturing the stunning farmyard scene of chicken and cockerel. The beautiful colour palette and attention to detail is what m...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Clementine & Roses Still Life photorealist painting of vase, flowers and fruit
By Mark Lijftogt
Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire
'Clementines & Roses' is a fabulous example of Lijftogt's work. Such amazing eye for detail is what makes this piece such a knockout piece. A beautiful colour palette has been used t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Photorealist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
'Silver Clouds' Abstract Contemporary painting, silver, white, gold, copper
By Kevin Burton
Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire
Abstract Contemporary Painting of swirls of grey, white and gold, copper. Colourful work that would be an amazing addition to any collection. 'Silver Clouds...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Gold Leaf
'Kingfisher' Photorealist painting of a small blue bird on a lock gate, vivid
Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire
'Kingfisher' by Ben Waddams is a Contemporary Realist Wildlife oil painting of a vivid blue kingfisher. With such incredible detail.
Ben Waddams is a British wildlife artist livin...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Photorealist Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
Photorealistic 'Lemons on a yellow plate' Still life oil painting of fruit
By Mark Lijftogt
Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire
'Lemons on a Yellow Plate' is a fabulous example of Lijftogt's work. Such amazing eye for detail is what makes this piece such a knockout piece. A beautiful colour palette has been u...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Photorealist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
'Swallow' Silver Leaf painting of a female portrait and swallow bird, nature
By Ignacio Trelis
Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire
'Swallow' by Ignacio Trelis is a dreamlike painting with the portrait of a woman and a swallow bird. Ethereal in its wuaility with such fine detail. The piece is oil on silver leaf p...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Silver
'Afternoon Siesta' Abstract contemporary painting of woman sleeping. Red & Blue
By Ghislaine Howard
Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire
'Afternoon Siesta' a powerful and Vibrant abstract painting. Depicting a woman sleeping on a blue sofa. A beautiful interior scene.
Ghislaine was born in Eccles and studied Fine Ar...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
'Odalisque' Contemporary Nude, Figurative painting of a woman on a bed, pink
By Ignacio Trelis
Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire
The figure has a dreamlike quality, giving the piece a tranquil and serene feel. The beautiful detailing is so colourful and Vibrant.
Ignacio Trelis is a Spanish contemporary painte...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Nude Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
20th Century Solid Bronze Nude Ballet Dancer 'Preparation' by Benson Landes
By Benson Landes
Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire
'Preparation' is a 20th Century Solid Bronze ballet Dancer by Benson Landes.
For Benson Landes, sculpture was most definitely a passion. His oeuvre of cast bronzes is populated wit...
Category
Late 20th Century Realist Nude Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
19th Century Paris Street Scene Painting 'Evening Glow' warm light, figures
By Eugene Galien-Laloue
Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire
'Evening Glow' by Eugene Galien-Laloue is a Post-impressionist Parisian Street Scene - a painting filled with beautiful warm light and depicting the streets of Paris. Figures meander...
Category
19th Century Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
'Chaise dans un Jardin Fleuri' 20th Century Colourful Garden, flower landscape
By Victor Charreton
Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire
'Chaise dans un Jardin Fleuri' 20th Century Colourful Garden, flower landscape. A beautiful array of colours in the foreground with a fabulous Provence ...
Category
20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Green Landscape with Dreamlike Nude Figure at waters edge 'Before Bathing'
By Georg Eduard Otto Saal
Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire
A German painter from Baden, he was a student of J W Schirmer in Dusseldorf and Baden Court.
Oil on Panel
Signed and Dated 1865
Provenance: Private Collection, Austria
Category
17th Century Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
'Red Barn' Dark Atmospheric painting of a welsh landscape, building, hills
By Will Roberts
Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire
'Red Barn' by Will Roberts. A Dark Atmospheric painting of a welsh landscape, with a building with red barn, green mountains and hills.
Roberts found inspiration in the local community, painting industrial workers and farmers, and domestic scenes...
Category
20th Century Abstract Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Contemporary Red Figurative Painting of a woman sleeping 'Siesta en Roja'
By Vladimir Volegov
Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire
While working with the publishing houses he continued to work on his paintings and participate in exhibitions. In 1990 Vladimir began traveling to Europe where he earned money by pa...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
'La Feria' 19th Century large figurative scene of a middle eastern market
Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire
'La Feria' a very busy figurative middle eastern market scene with various characters. Jewellery seller, women, children and animals.
John Haynes-William...
Category
19th Century Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
'Picnic' Abstract figurative painting with dog, couple in a green landscape
By Gen Paul
Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire
'Picnic' By Gen Paul is an abstract figurative painting with a dog and young couple in a green landscape enjoying a summer afternoon with a picnic. Vibrant and colourful, sure to bri...
Category
20th Century Abstract Figurative Paintings
Materials
Paper, Watercolor, Gouache
'The Promenade' Abstract Figurative painting of horses and figures, red, green
By Gen Paul
Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire
'The Promenade' by Gen Paul, a colourful Abstract Figurative painting of horses and figures with the main composition colours being green, red, pink and yellow.
As a Montmartre nat...
Category
20th Century Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Paper, Watercolor, Gouache
'Picking Poppies' Contemporary landscape painting with two figures, red, green
By Francisco Calabuig
Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire
'Picking Poppies' is a beautiful example of Calabuig's work capturing the stunning field of red poppies and two young girls picking the posies. The be...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
'Sails to the Wind' Contemporary colourful blue, red painting of sail boats, sea
Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire
'Sails to the Wind' by Spanish artist Bernard. Contemporary colourful blue, red painting of sail boats on the sea. The perfect addition to any ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
'Ferocious Seas' Contemporary Abstract painting of sail boats on the sea, blue
Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire
'Ferocious Seas' by Contemporary Spanish artist Bernard. A vibrant and bold painting of sail boats on the open water. Colourful sails of red, g...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$5,587 Sale Price
25% Off
'Staying Afloat' Colourful Contemporary 3D Painting of boats on the water, blue
By Max Todd
Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire
'Staying Afloat' is a fun and vibrant contemporary 3D figurative painting of colourful figures and colourful boats on the water.
Max Todd uses contemporary techniques to produce hi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
'Fields of Amber' Contemporary Colourful landscape painting of fields of yellow
Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire
'Fields of Amber' by Torres is a stunning rural landscape with rolling hills down to the sea. The beautiful vivid yellow and orange colour palette of the foreground is strong and mak...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
'Mendip Hunt' English Countryside painting of horses, hounds, huntsmen, green
By Michael Lyne
Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire
'Mendip Hunt' depicting the english countryside with a pack of hounds, hunt masters and their horses.
Michael Lyne was born in Upton Bishop in Herefordshire and studied at the Chel...
Category
20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
'Glistening Tide' Contemporary seascape painting of the beach, waves, blue
By LINARES
Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire
'Glistening Tides' truly conveys Linares amazing attention to detail. The sea foam is extraordinary and the beautiful detailing in the water and skis. Like looking through a window. ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Photorealist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
$700 Sale Price
30% Off
'Fun on the Beach' Contemporary Colourful beach scene with figures, sea & water
Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire
'Fun on the Beach' is a fabulously warm and inviting piece that would bring the beach inside your own home! Losada Romeu paints with such delicate hues bringing together colours that...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
'Parasols' Colourful Contemporary beach scene of sea, sand, sky & figures
By Helios Gisbert
Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire
Contemporary Beach scene painting of beach huts, figures, sand and sky 'Parasols' by Helios. Fund, vibrant and a pop of colour to any wall.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
'The Challenge' Contemporary Photorealist painting of a large African Elephant
Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire
'The Challenge' by Ben Waddams is a Contemporary Realist Wildlife oil painting of an African Elephant. With such incredible detail you can almost feel the leathery skin of the anim...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Photorealist Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
'Tranquility' contemporary photorealist painting of the woods, river, trees
Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire
A stunning contemporary landscape painting by Miguel Peidro. 'Tranquility' is powerful and hugely detailed. The Light that Peidro has managed to capture is incredible.
Peidro has a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
'Green Sea, Portban' Welsh landscape painting of figures, beach, sea and rocks
By Donald McIntyre
Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire
'Green Sea, Portban' is a stunning example of Donald McIntyre painting at his best. The painting is full of life, with a wonderful bright colour palette, reminiscent of Wales.
Dona...
Category
20th Century Landscape Paintings
Materials
Paper, Oil
Solid Bronze Figurative Ballet Dancer Sculpture 'Petticoats' by Benson Landes
By Benson Landes
Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire
Solid Bronze Figurative Ballet Dancer Sculpture 'Petticoats' by Benson Landes is a remarkably delicately made sculpture - you can barely believ...
Category
20th Century Modern Nude Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Bronze sculpture of an elegant young ballet dancer by Benson Landes 'Hammock'
By Benson Landes
Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire
For Benson Landes, sculpture was most definitely a passion. His oeuvre of cast bronzes is populated with ‘off duty’ ballet dancers, rather wistful women, often caught in moments of solitary repose. Such an obvious appreciation of the grace and elegance of the female form was, no doubt, heightened by 25 years spent in the couture business, which Benson entered at the age of 14. The sculptor admitted that his time as an apprentice at his father’s clothing workroom and factory was given rather reluctantly, as he always harbored desires to become an artist. The young boy’s sense of responsibility was clearly equal to his creativity, though, as Benson knuckled down and learned the family trade.
At the age of 18, however, a 2 year conscription to the RAF provided one of the few opportunities for Benson to experience artistic freedom. The possibilities of otherwise unobtainable materials such as pastels, paper, perspex and plaster of paris fuelled his ingenuity at the base’s well-stocked workshop.
On completion of his RAF service, Benson briefly returned to the clothing factory...
Category
20th Century Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Solid Bronze 20th Century Nude Ballet Dancer 'Stepping Stones' by Benson Landes
By Benson Landes
Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire
'Stepping Stones' by Benson Landes is a Solid Bronze 20th Century Nude Ballet Dancer - she is so light on her feet and beautifully elegant.
For Benson Landes, sculpture was most definitely a passion. His oeuvre of cast bronzes is populated with ‘off duty’ ballet dancers, rather wistful women, often caught in moments of solitary repose. Such an obvious appreciation of the grace and elegance of the female form was, no doubt, heightened by 25 years spent in the couture business, which Benson entered at the age of 14. The sculptor admitted that his time as an apprentice at his father’s clothing...
Category
20th Century Modern Nude Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Contemporary Solid Bronze sculpture of a ballerina 'Tutu' by Benson Landes
By Benson Landes
Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire
'Tutu' is a beautiful sculpture of a ballerina leaning 'en barre'. The elegance and grace of the ballerina is perfectly depicted in the sculpture.
Benson's theme is predominately the wonderful world of ballet and dancers, although some are beautiful ladies in quiet repose and elegance. Such an obvious appreciation of the grace and elegance of the female form was, no doubt, heightened by a lifetime spent in the couture business, which Benson entered at the age of 14. Benson succeeded in selling some of his first pieces of sculpture, a collection of sporting trophies...
Category
20th Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Olympiad. A bronze sculpture of a resting ballet dancer figure by Benson Landes
By Benson Landes
Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire
'Olympiad' is a solid bronze figurative sculpture of a resting ballet dancer by Benson Landes. The figure is so refined and delicate, a perfectly judged sculpture.
Benson's theme is predominately the wonderful world of ballet and dancers, although some are beautiful ladies in quiet repose and elegance. Such an obvious appreciation of the grace and elegance of the female form was, no doubt, heightened by a lifetime spent in the couture business, which Benson entered at the age of 14. Benson succeeded in selling some of his first pieces of sculpture, a collection of sporting trophies...
Category
20th Century Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Contemporary Nude Ballet Dancer Bronze Sculpture 'Siesta' by Benson Landes
By Benson Landes
Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire
For Benson Landes, sculpture was most definitely a passion. His oeuvre of cast bronzes is populated with ‘off duty’ ballet dancers, rather wistful women, often caught in moments of solitary repose. Such an obvious appreciation of the grace and elegance of the female form was, no doubt, heightened by 25 years spent in the couture business, which Benson entered at the age of 14. The sculptor admitted that his time as an apprentice at his father’s clothing workroom and factory was given rather reluctantly, as he always harbored desires to become an artist. The young boy’s sense of responsibility was clearly equal to his creativity, though, as Benson knuckled down and learned the family trade.
At the age of 18, however, a 2 year conscription to the RAF provided one of the few opportunities for Benson to experience artistic freedom. The possibilities of otherwise unobtainable materials such as pastels, paper, perspex and plaster of paris fuelled his ingenuity at the base’s well-stocked workshop.
On completion of his RAF service, Benson briefly returned to the clothing factory...
Category
20th Century Nude Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
'Relaxing Dancer' Contemporary figurative Bronze sculpture of a Ballerina
By Benson Landes
Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire
'Relaxing Dancer' by Benson Landes is a stunning 21st Century Solid Bronze Nude Figurative Ballet Dancer.
For Benson Landes, sculpture was most definitely a passion. His oeuvre of cast bronzes is populated with ‘off duty’ ballet dancers, rather wistful women, often caught in moments of solitary repose. Such an obvious appreciation of the grace and elegance of the female form was, no doubt, heightened by 25 years spent in the couture business, which Benson entered at the age of 14. The sculptor admitted that his time as an apprentice at his father’s clothing workroom and factory was given rather reluctantly, as he always harbored desires to become an artist. The young boy’s sense of responsibility was clearly equal to his creativity, though, as Benson knuckled down and learned the family trade.
At the age of 18, however, a 2 year conscription to the RAF provided one of the few opportunities for Benson to experience artistic freedom. The possibilities of otherwise unobtainable materials such as pastels, paper, perspex and plaster of paris fuelled his ingenuity at the base’s well-stocked workshop.
On completion of his RAF service, Benson briefly returned to the clothing factory now owned by his father. After his marriage to Ruth at 21, in an effort to provide for his new wife, Benson decided to set up his own business. Starting with a single sewing machine and tailoress, Benson and Ruth soon expanded the business. By the 1970s they employed over 50 staff and supplied to prestigious stores such as Dickens & Jones and Harrods.
As the decade progressed, however, fashion turned towards less structured, more casual garments; a trend that prompted Benson to retire and spend time with his first love, sculpture. Buoyed by the liberty he enjoyed in his studio, Benson succeeded in selling some of his first pieces of sculpture, a collection of sporting trophies...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
'After Tintoretto' Contemporary figurative painting inspired. Red, Orange &Black
By Ghislaine Howard
Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire
'After Tintoretto/ A figurative contemporary painting inspired by Tintoretto.
Ghislaine was born in Eccles and studied Fine Art at Newcastle University. She lived in London and Par...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
'Red Haze' Contemporary Landscape painting of forest, river, trees, red & orange
Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire
'Red Haze' by Amal Amatt. A Red Contemporary landscape painting of a river and incredibly detailed trees, with a red and orange colour palette.
Amatt was born in the hot arid clima...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
'A Winters Walk' Contemporary Impressionist painting of woods, tress, river, red
Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire
'A Winters Walk' by Amal Amatt. Contemporary landscape painting of red trees and a beautiful winding river with a walkway within the trees. Amazing detailed and a work that would jum...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
'The Faraway Lane' Contemporary Landscape painting, green trees, summer woodland
By Helios Gisbert
Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire
Contemporary landscape Painting 'The Faraway Lane' by Helios. Fun and vibrant work that would jump off any wall.
Helios is considered to be one of the best Spanish artists in his s...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
'Collecting the Wildflowers' Contemporary Still Life painting, yellow, pink
By Helios Gisbert
Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire
Contemporary Still Life Painting 'Collecting the Wildflowers'. Fun and vibrant work that would jump off any wall.
Helios is considered to be one of the best Spanish artists in his ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Solid Bronze Ballet Dancer Sculpture 'Meditation' by Benson Landes
By Benson Landes
Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire
'Meditation' is a tasteful and demure nude of a ballet dancer. The poise and elegance of the dancer are exquisite!
For Benson Landes, sculpture was most definitely a passion. His oeuvre of cast bronzes is populated with ‘off duty’ ballet dancers, rather wistful women, often caught in moments of solitary repose. Such an obvious appreciation of the grace and elegance of the female form was, no doubt, heightened by 25 years spent in the couture business, which Benson entered at the age of 14. The sculptor admitted that his time as an apprentice at his father’s clothing workroom and factory was given rather reluctantly, as he always harbored desires to become an artist. The young boy’s sense of responsibility was clearly equal to his creativity, though, as Benson knuckled down and learned the family trade.
At the age of 18, however, a 2 year conscription to the RAF provided one of the few opportunities for Benson to experience artistic freedom. The possibilities of otherwise unobtainable materials such as pastels, paper, perspex and plaster of paris fuelled his ingenuity at the base’s well-stocked workshop.
On completion of his RAF service, Benson briefly returned to the clothing factory now owned by his father. After his marriage to Ruth at 21, in an effort to provide for his new wife, Benson decided to set up his own business. Starting with a single sewing machine and tailoress, Benson and Ruth soon expanded the business. By the 1970s they employed over 50 staff and supplied to prestigious stores such as Dickens & Jones and Harrods.
As the decade progressed, however, fashion turned towards less structured, more casual garments; a trend that prompted Benson to retire and spend time with his first love, sculpture. Buoyed by the liberty he enjoyed in his studio, Benson succeeded in selling some of his first pieces of sculpture, a collection of sporting trophies shown at the 1981 Open Golf Championship, to Garrards, the Crown Jewellers. This success quickly brought important contacts and new commissions.
Benson always maintained that being able to work as a sculptor is a unique privilege. Usually in the company of a model, he often worked in the studio against the soothing background of classical music. Indeed, now eminently collectable, Benson’s work provided much comfort after the death of Ruth. Benson said that the things that mattered in life are those of beauty; he truly believed that romance and elegance are necessary shields to what he saw as the sometimes too hurried manner of life today.
Benson sadly passed away in the autumn of 2013.
Solid Bronze Ballet Dancer...
Category
20th Century Contemporary Nude Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
'Resplendent' Photorealist painting of a Pink Flamingo, dark blue, wildlife
Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire
'Resplendent' by Ben Waddams is a Contemporary Realist Wildlife oil painting of a pink Flamingo. With such incredible detail you can almost feel feathers and hear the movement of the work.
Ben Waddams is a British wildlife artist living and working in Shropshire. Originally from Buckinghamshire, South East England, Ben has lived in the States for many years on several different occasions and traveled in search of exotic wildlife...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
'Leap of Faith' Photorealist wildlife painting of a Puffin on vibrant blue water
Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire
'Leap of Faith' by Ben Waddams is a Contemporary Realist Wildlife oil painting. With such incredible detail!
Ben Waddams is a British wildlife artist living and working in Shropshire. Originally from Buckinghamshire, South East England, Ben has lived in the States for many years on several different occasions and traveled in search of exotic wildlife...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Photorealist Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
'Las Gallinas' Contemporary colourful painting of chickens and cockerel
By Francisco Calabuig
Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire
Contemporary Colourful landscape of chickens and cockerel 'Las Gallinas', vibrant and bold work that would sit beautifully in any interior setting.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
$1,160 Sale Price
20% Off
'The Enforcer' Contemporary Photorealist painting of a black grouse, wildlife
Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire
'The Enforcer' by Ben Waddams is a Contemporary Realist Wildlife oil painting of a large Black Grouse in the wildlife. With such incredible detail you can almost hear the birds call...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
'The Golden Man' Gold & Yellow Figurative Portrait of a Tribal Warrior Man
By Ignacio Trelis
Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire
The vivid Golden and Yellow behind the figure has a dreamlike quality, giving the piece an otherworldly feel. The tribal figure is so detailed, Ignacio Trelis...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
'The Brewing Storm' Contemporary Colourful painting with Red, Orange, Pinks
By Ignacio Trelis
Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire
'The Brewing Storm' by Ignacio Trelis, with oranges, reds and pinks. The landscape has a dreamlike quality, giving the piece an otherworldly feel. The b...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
'The Blue Princess' Contemporary figurative painting of a black woman, blue
By Ignacio Trelis
Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire
The figure has a dreamlike quality, giving the piece a tranquil and serene feel. The beautiful detailing is so colourful and Vibrant.
'The Blue Princess' by Ignacio Trelis...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
