We are currently scheduling artists for next year. Our first workshop for 2026 is:
Gareth Reid 4th-8th May 2026
Gareth Reid is a Belfast-born portrait artist based in Glasgow, celebrated for his subtle, lifelike depictions and quiet emotional depth. He gained widespread recognition after winning Sky Arts Portrait Artist of the Year in 2017, earning the commission to paint Graham Norton for the National Gallery of Ireland. In 2023, Gareth was named Sky Portrait Artist of the Decade, with his winning portrait of Dame Judi Dench, later shown at the National Portrait Gallery in London. His work, which includes commissions for public figures, including King Charles, and private collectors, reflects a deep respect for observation and the inner world of his sitters.
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