Francis Powell Hopkins (1830-1915) was born in Cambridge and educated at Rugby School. He discovered golf late in his life when he moved to Devon. He had no formal art training but soon gained a reputation as a competent artist, particularly in his portrayal of golfing scenes. He painted in both oil and watercolour and […]

Born in 1795, John Frederick Herring spent the first eighteen years of his life in London, before moving to Doncaster. In Yorkshire, he married and began to earn his living as a humble painter of inn signs and coach insignia. Sketching equestrian subjects in his spare time, Herring’s talent was quickly noticed and he soon […]

Inspired by Constable and Turner, Terry’s favourite subject is the traditional British landscape. Over the years he has broadened his appeal by painting subjects such as cricket, golf and bowls, as well as continental scenes. He is now recognised as one of the leading sporting artists in his country. A prolific tutor, he spends much […]

Doug attended the Liverpool Regional College of Art where he received a B A (Hons) in graphic design. He then worked as a freelance illustrator and finish artist for an extensive range of advertising agencies and publishing companies which led him to work for many household companies including Ford Motors, Warner Bros, Shell and Penguin […]

John was born in Leicestershire in 1943. A lifelong motorcycle, steam and sports fanatic, he has been drawing and painting for fun and professionally for over 40 years. Married Gillian in 1969 and has 2 sons. John has driven his friend, Graham Burbery’s Aveling and Porter steam roller, towing three trailers, hundreds of miles on […]