ALAN BRASSINGTON
I believe that producing a portrait for a client, whether it is human or animal, is one of the
most rewarding aspects of my work as an artist.
Sitting for a portrait is an enjoyable experience and I feel that it is as important to show
the character and personality of the sitter through the portrait as much as the physicality.
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Born 1959, Rhodesia
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EDUCATION
1975-77
Studied at Northwich School of Art, Cheshire, U.K.
1977-80
Studied textile design at Stockport School of Art, U.K.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
1981-86
Worked on North Sea oil rigs as roustabout and later as derrickman
1997
Commissioned by Timeform, producers of race cards, to paint Princess Royal; painting
auctioned at Timeform Dinner and proceeds donated to Her chosen charity, riding for
the Disabled
SELECTED SOLO EXHIBITIONS
1997 - Current
Artist in Residence, The Royal Ascot Racing Club, Royal Ascot, Berkshire, U.K.
2010
Making A Splash: Exhibition of watercolours by Alan Brassington, The Dollar Street Gallery
Cirencester & London, England
2008
The Arndean Gallery, London, U.K.
2006
The Air Gallery for Victor Chandler, London, U.K.
2003
The Park Gallery, London, U.K.
1997
Theo Waddington Fine Art, London, U.K.
1995
Solomon Gallery, Dublin, Ireland
1993
Ian Peck, New York, U.S.A
1992
Frank T. Sabin, London, U.S.A
SELECTED GROUP EXHIBITIONS
2013
Fine Art Asia 2011, represented by Koru Contemporary Art, Hong Kong
2012
Art Walk, Koru Contemporary Art, Hong Kong
Cross Gate Gallery, Miami, Saratoga, Kentucky, U.S.
2011
Fine Art Asia 2011, represented by Koru Contemporary Art, Hong Kong
Cross Gate Gallery, Saratoga & Kentucky, U.S
2005
Discerning eye (works accepted)
2005
Hunting Prize (short listed)
2004
R.A Summer Exhibition (works accepted & featured full page in catalogue)
2003
Discerning Eye (works accepted)
Jerwood (works accepted)
2003
Art Capital Group, New York, U.S.A
1999
Park Walk Gallery, London, Jersey, U.K
1994
Theo Waddington Fine Art, London, U.K.
1993
A Sporting Selection, John Davies, Stow-on-the-Wold, Ian Peck, Saratoga, New York, U.S.A.
1990
Annual Exhibition, Arthur Ackermann, London
Awards
SELECTED COLLECTIONS & COMMISSIONS
Cartier,
National Opera,
Sony Ericsson,
Duke of Devonshire,
Lord Burlington,
Baker Tilly,
Jim Lewis (Best Mate),
Michael Tabor (Royal Derby & Galileo),
Victor Chandler, Andrew Cohen (Suny Bay),
Ericsson (General Idea, Flashing Steel, Rinki Re, Merry Gale, Johnny Setaside, Florida Pearl,
Commercial Artist, Best Mate),
Mr & Mrs J. Horton (Celtic Shot),
Michael Jackson,
Sebastian de Ferranti,
Aidan McAichen (Young Hustler),
Lord Athol,
Ascot Racecourse,
The Royal Ascot Racing Club,
Timeform (HRH The Princess Royal),
His Royal Highness Prince Faisal of Saudi Arabia (historic painting of Saudi Arabia’s history
painted in the desert in Saudi Arabia).
TELEVISION
2008
Luxe TV
2006
BBC Racing
Sky TV
1994
Channel Four Racing
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