Wall Art - Heros of the Hills

24x36" Canvas Print

John Silver B.A. CAG
Born 1959 in Macclesfield Cheshire. United Kingdom. 
I began drawing and painting at the age of 5 and knew from that early age, that all I wanted to be was an artist!
I am completely self taught and has spent most of my life studying the techniques and knowledge of the Old Masters in great detail. I am one of the very few artists who still use these 500 year old techniques, which sometimes includes making my own oil paints and mediums.

My major influences being Rembrant, Da Vinci, Titian, Caravagio, Vermeer, Poussin and many others. I also very much admire the canine art of artists such as Maud Earl, Arthur Wardle, John Emms etc.
Thankfully, I am considered to be one of the UK’s leading contemporary Canine, Fantasy and figurative artists, working predominantly in Oils. 

Awards:
Best new artist...... Fine Art Trade Guild 1998.
Best Artists award..... Guild of Erotic Artists 2012.

Member of the Canine Art Guild.

My paintings are in many private collections Worldwide, including celebrities and Royalty.
I also have the great honour of being in the art history books, by being the only living artist to have work permanently hanging in the prestigious gallery of the Kennel Club in London. My work hanging alongside the likes of Sir edwin Landseer, Maud Earl, Arthur Wardle etc.

Many of my works being produced as both Limited Edition and Open Edition prints by some of the leading art publishers.

I paint using two basic styles, one of detailed realism and my other more loose contemporary art style.

My main categories of paintings (and commissions), being Canine art, Equestrian art, Fantasy art, Figurative art and traditional portraiture.

I now live and work in Shropshire UK.