| There are many artists I admire. These are mainly painters working directly from observation. I am extremely proud to be a member of the New English Art Club and am in awe of the present and past membership: www.newenglishartclub.co.uk Members include Ken Howard, Bernard Dunstan, Richard Pikesley, John Ward, Martin Yeoman, Tom Coates, Dawn Sidoli, David Parfitt, Charles Williams, Ruth Stage to name just a few utterly fantastic painters. |
| Other Artists I admire |
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| David Cobley RP RWA: A big influence on my work since the day I first laid eyes on one of his paintings is my mate Cobo (David Cobley). The way he handles paint makes me drool and his eye is wicked - he is what the word lush was invented for: |
| Ben Hughes: Ben joined Widcombe Studios three and a half years ago. I think we have similar ideas on what we feel is good painting. Every time I walk by his space I always do a second take. He has a natural facility to make the most striking images. I love his water and light and presently what bargain prices - for how long I wonder though. |
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| Bernard Dunstan RA NEAC |
| David Cobley RP RWA |
| Ben Hughes |
| I am obsessed with Peter Greenham at the moment. He was keeper at the RA Schools and died in 1992. His painting appears the absolute opposite to mine and is what I aspire to.... one day...maybe. I am currently putting together a small bit of blurb about him on the NEAC site (as at 24/01/2003). |