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BIO & SHOWS

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Karl is a contemporary figurative painter & draughtsman working in an impressionistic style across acrylic, oil, gouache & pastel mediums.  

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Drawing and painting is a lifelong passion of his, enjoying the mix of problem solving and exploring creative possibilities it gives him.  His artistic inspiration is drawn from many sources - most recently capturing scenes from travels at home and abroad.  His process often starts with ‘en-plein air’ observational studies to capture the essence of the scene or convey the story he wishes to tell - which is often about contrast of light & shade.

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He frequently exhibits in solo & group exhibitions, and his work can be found in private collections in the UK, USA, Canada, Australia & France as well as held in the permanent collection of the Williamson Art Gallery and Museum in the UK.​

Exhibitions

Upcoming shows
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The Artist and Leisure Painter Open Art Exhibition.   [https://www.painters-online.co.uk/]

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26 APR 2025  - 151 JUN 2025

ThLAKE Gallery, 'Paint, Palette, Place’. West Kirby   [https://thelakegallery.co.uk]

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10 APR 2025  - 17 MAY 2025

ThLAKE Gallery, Open Exhibition. West Kirby   [https://thelakegallery.co.uk]

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01 DEC 2022  - 28 JAN 2023

Souvenirs from West Kirby & Heswall.  YOT, Heswall

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7 AUG - 30 SEP 2021

A Time to Reflect. Scenes from Lower Heswall in Quarantine.  YOT, Heswall

 

15 SEP - 25 OCT - 2020

WSA 6th National Open Art Exhibition.  Williamson Art Gallery and Museum 


22 SEP  - 04 NOV - 2012

Art Merseywide: The Best of Merseyside Open Exhibitions, Liverpool Academy of Arts  


25 SEP - 1 NOV - 2012

Wirral Spring/Summer Open Exhibition,  Williamson Art Gallery and Museum     


30 JUN - 9 SEP - 2012

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