Leo, is a young British artist with a practice centred around figurative realism. This draws from both contemporary and imaginative realism, exploring the study of drawing from life and additionally, works influenced by European folklore and mythos.
Studying and learning from the traditions of Renaissance Old Masters - and from contemporary realist painters - he works primarily as a draftsman, using pencil, pastel, natural red chalk and ink.
In the last two years he has been recognised and received awards from numerous organisations. These include:
· Highly commended and Finalist in the Portrait Society of America, Future Generation competitions 2023 and 2024.
· 3rd place Art Renewal Center Scholarship in 2023, and a 2nd place scholarship this year, 2024.
· Highly Commended Young Artist by the De Laszlo Foundation, during the Green & Stone Summer Exhibition 2024.
· Scottish Portrait Awards touring exhibition, 2023 and 2024.
· Royal Society of Portrait Painters Annual Exhibition 2024 at the Mall Galleries, London.
Leo, is a young British artist with a practice centred around figurative realism. This draws from both contemporary and imaginative realism, exploring the study of drawing from life and additionally, works influenced by European folklore and mythos.
Studying and learning from the traditions of Renaissance Old Masters - and from contemporary realist painters - he works primarily as a draftsman, using pencil, pastel, natural red chalk and ink.
In the last two years he has been recognised and received awards from numerous organisations.