Portraiture

Graeme's Practice as a portrait painter was really just another facet of his studio work. Distinguished sitters include Sir John Harvey-Jones, Lord Chelmer and Sir William Taylor; and his work has been included in exhibitions at the National Portrait Gallery in London. At the same time informal and family portraits, together with studies of children and 'Conversation Pieces', have resulted in a versatile range of formats. A portrait has to be more than just a 'likeness' (important as that may be) - it has to sustain interest as a painting...

Sir William Taylor

Oil on canvas

60" X 36"

1992

Collection: University of Hull
Sir John Harvey-Jones

Oil on canvas (detail)

60" X 48"

Collection: University of Bradford
Peter & Brenda Collins

Oil on canvas

48" x 30"

1995

Private Collection, U.K.

Portrait of Mary & Cathy Sara

Oil on canvas

32" X 30"

1988

Private Collection, U.K.
Portrait of Simon & Olivia

Oil on canvas

34" X 22"

1993

Private Collection, U.K.
Detail from Roger Suddards,
Vice Chancellor, Bradford University

Oil on canvas

60" x 46"

1993

Collection: University of Bradford

The Holroyd Family

'Triptych'

120" X 60"

1991 - 92

Private Collection, U.K.
Detail: Henrietta Holroyd

Private Collection, U.K.
Portrait of Jenny Coleman

Oil on panel

36" x 24"

2000

Private Collection, U.K.