Biography

Ben has been painting all his life and is largely self-taught, but he learned a great deal as he grew up, from his artist mother. After studying at school in Wimbledon, London, he went on to pursue other avenues of interest, but always continued to paint for pleasure. Graduating in Psychology, he then trained as a Behavioural Therapist, specialising in work with young children with Autism, which he believes taught him to value simplicity and to communicate in a very direct and accessible language. 
 
In 2003, as interest in his style of work grew, Ben turned what had been a lifetime's hobby into a flourishing career, selling work instantly with one of the country's leading fine art galleries. Since then, he has enjoyed successful solo shows throughout the UK and sell-out publications of his limited edition prints of his widely recognised escapist skyscapes. 
 
The new figurative and motorsport work is an addition to Ben's portfolio and the result of a natural creative development, as he continues to push his own artistic boundaries. His highly detailed brushwork and monochrome palette, against bold background colour, captures the essence of his subjects in striking original oil paintings. Sales from this new phase of Ben's career have already reached the likes of Bonham's Auctioneers (at Goodwood Festival of Speed) and taken his customer reach to 22 countries worldwide.

To view the back catalogue of Ben's previous work, including gallery details and examples of his sea and landscape originals - visit: