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 commercial fine art galleries (Forest Gallery, Surrey). 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 land, sky and seascapes. He paints in oils with an approach he labels 'imagined realism', giving his compositions a relatable quality, but with a touch of fiction and fantasy.

Ben has now sold his small studies and original paintings to customers in 23 countries worldwide. His latest original paintings are now represented by Forest Gallery (West Sussex), Whitby Galleries (North Yorkshire), The Circle Gallery (Sunninghill, Ascot) and Buckingham Fine Art associated galleries.

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