Peter Bennett
I have painted for as long as I can remember and when I left school, I studied Art at Southport and then completed a degree in Fine Art at Newcastle upon Tyne. My final show consisted of portraits in graphite and charcoal.
Unfortunately, life sometimes has a habit of taking you down unexpected paths and shortly after that, I found myself married and father to two children and with a family to support, got a job in a bank. I have been there ever since.
After a break of more than ten years during which I completed no artwork at all, I was inspired to paint a portrait of my wife’s grandfather which was exhibited in the Chapel Gallery in 2005. Shortly after that, I became a member of the Up Holland Artists’ Society and from then on, have continued to produce work, painting as and when I can find the time.
I paint mainly in oils and acrylics but have started to dabble in watercolour landscapes. I consider myself first and foremost a portrait artist, painting people and pets. Van Gogh is my favourite artist, with Impressionism being my preferred era. Whilst I am considering trying my hand at more modern artworks, I currently paint in a figurative style.
In an ideal world, I would like to make my living from painting and this is what I am currently working towards.
If you like any of my paintings, either pets or people, you can commission me to paint for you! My prices are reasonable and I can paint most sizes. The following are for illustration only and are approximates:
Pets
- 12 inches x 18 inches £100.00
- 16 inches x 24 inches £150.00
- 24 inches x 32 inches £300.00
People
- 12 inches x 18 inches £180.00
- 16 inches x 24 inches £240.00
- 24 inches x 32 inches £300.00
These prices are a guide only, if you have a size in mind not listed please contact me via the website and I will work out a price for you. These prices are unframed, but I can arrange that for you. I require good quality photos to paint from, ideally several of the same subject matter will be best. If you live in Lancashire or Merseyside I can arrange to come and take photos for you. Alternatively if you would like to look at the quality of my work again please get in touch and you can arrange a viewing. A 15% non returnable deposit will be required. Your painting will be completed within 2 months of acceptance and you can view your work either by e-mail or in person upon completion.
You can see samples of my work below. Click each one to view a bigger version. Some of the work you see is for sale. Please contact me to discuss availability and prices.
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