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Born in Ashton-U-Lyne in 1961, Brian had a keen interest in drawing and painting, it became apparent from a very early age that he was naturally skilled. During his school years his main interest was always in the art room, it was the subject he enjoyed most and he had great enthusiasm for.

He was awarded the Mail on Sunday sponsors prize at the British Watercolour Society summer show in June 1999, the Kings Hall Cup for the most pleasing picture in the British Society of painter’s exhibition in March 2000 and the Staedler (UK) prize for the artist producing a high standard of neat and accurate paintings at the British Society of Painters exhibition in March 2002 , he was also voted by the general public as the eighth most popular artist at this exhibition. The selection committee of the British Society of Painters has also awarded Brian FBSI and CIGA status.

Brian is an urban / rural landscape artist working primarily in water based mediums, over the years he continues to develop searching for technique and perfection to personalise his own style of painting, the evocative and atmospheric images he produces have carefully constructed composition, meticulous detail and are full of tones and textures, which allow the viewer to enjoy and examine the scene he has painted.

Brian’s work continues to gain recognition and public acclaim, due to the increasing interest limited edition prints are now being produced to cater for demand, his work sells through commercial galleries and his paintings and prints represent collectable works not only in this country but throughout parts of the world.