Jun
29
If you are a lover of paintings then you are always on the look out for the top new artists as well as established legends. However, sometimes you find artists that you not only relate to on an artistic level but there is something that goes a lot deeper than this. This can be down to the personality of the artist for example, as artists like Beryl Cook have had frequent public credibility whilst being loathed by critics.
Rolf Harris is a painter that is a houshold name in the UK. Mainly this can be put down to our love for his pop songs and TV shows like Animal Hospital. Rolf Harris is also a respected painter and has even been given the honour of producing a portrait of the Queen. Rolf’s personality comes over in everything he does, that is why he is such a popular celebrity. As a result Rolf Harris prints have sold very well in the UK.
British painter David Shepherd paints landscapes, animals and steam trains. He is a huge steam train enthusiast but is also known for his conservation work. He even started up the David Shepherd Wildlife Foundation and was awarded an OBE for services to the conservation of wildlife. Many David Shepherd prints raise awareness of conservation issues.
Sylvia Ji is an interesting young artist from San Francisco. Sylvia Ji prints and paintings are provocative and often use a range of themes and styles that wouldn’t seem out of place in a tattoo parlour. Unlike other artists Sylvia Ji has embraced the use of social networking sites like Bebo to market herself and her prints. This has made her art increasingly popular, as people can ask her questions and relate to her on a more personal level.
