Cornish artist Brian Hoskin grew up working on his father’s boats in the fishing village of Looe. After studying at Falmouth and Exeter, Brian graduated with a degree in graphic design, moved to London and established himself as a successful freelance illustrator.
Simon paints in an ‘Impressionistic’ painting technique in oils on canvas. Influences include several Impressionists and Post Impressionists, and subsequent artists such as Sargent and Brangwyn.
Born near Helston in Cornwall, I was first inspired to paint with oils at Helston school in the mid 1960’s. It was also my introduction to strong colour and shape, which still forms the essence of my work.
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