Artist Information:
Simon Birtall
Merseyside,
United Kingdom
Member Since: May 2003
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Artist Statement:
I am an artist, freelance
illustrator and web designer
based in the Wirral,
overlooking the mouth of the
Dee Estuary.
My painting technique has
developed over the years, from
initial studies of the work of
the Impressionists and Post
Impressionists to subsequent
influences such as Sargent and
Brangwyn.
I work on canvas, building up
colour in multiple layers to
create vibrant optical mixes,
favouring scenes with striking
contrasts of light and shadow.
When time allows I work in
oils. When working to tight
deadlines I paint in acrylics,
the quicker drying times of
which enable me to produce
work more rapidly.
A working artist since 1993, I
have to date held 2 solo
exhibitions and have also
exhibited in numerous group
exhibitions. In 2006 I was
elected to membership of the
Wirral Society of Arts.
Since 2002 I have offered a
'portraits from photographs'
service (family/friends/pets),
which at present accounts for
over half the paintings I
produce. Portraits are
available as colour portrait
paintings or black and white
pencil drawings.
Trained in Illustration, I
have also received commissions
for illustration work from
clients including NatWest
Bank, BBC Worldwide, Random
House, Hallmark and Carlton
Cards. My work has featured
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Simon Birtall's Free Artist Portfolio
Welcome to Simon Birtall's Portfolio. Browse Birtall's body of work: I am an artist, freelance illustrator and web designer based in the Wirral, overlooking the mouth of the Dee Estuary.
My painting technique has developed over the years, from initial studies of the work of the Impressionists and Post Impressionists to subsequent influences such as Sargent and Brangwyn.
I work on canvas, building up colour in multiple layers to create vibrant optical mixes, favouring scenes with striking contrasts of light and shadow. When time allows I work in oils. When working to tight deadlines I paint in acrylics, the quicker drying times of which enable me to produce work more ... |
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Lavender Fields, 2004
Illustration,
Availability: Sold
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Ashton Park, West Kirby, 2008
Oil Painting,
12 x 16 X 0.5 inches
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Portrait, 2004
Acrylic Painting,
20 x 24 X 0.5 inches
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Duart Castle, The Isle of Mull, 2006
Oil Painting,
12 x 24 X 1 inches
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