Gregory Mason AROI

Statement

Greg’s work seeks to capture a sense of energy or a nuance of relationship between light, colour and texture, creating atmospheric works that are visually and technically striking whilst holding a deeper narrative. 

‘When I first exhibited with the ROI in 2016, it was such a special moment… to see my work hanging in the Mall Galleries, surrounded by artists I admired working at the top of their game.

This year I’ve developed a special coaching programme for ROI Friends designed to help develop artistic identity, build confidence and focus on achievable goals. I’ve also had the privilege of hosting paint-out days for the ROI Friends and passing on some of those hard learned painting skills.’

Bio

Memberships

Greg studied illustration at St Martins School of Art and worked as an editorial illustrator in London in the 1980s before swapping this for a career in the fashion industry - travelling the world as an art director and working with some of the worlds top beauty brands.

‘Fifteen years ago, having achieved everything I wanted in the fashion world, I realised I wanted to be creative for myself and not just for others, so I set up a studio and began painting - it was the best decision I ever made.’

Today, Greg is an Associate member of the ROI, the Professional Oil Painting Ambassador for Cass Art and you may have seen him on Sky Arts Portrait and Landscape Artist of the Year TV shows – where he was a finalist. He is also an author and coach, appearing in various artists magazines, and hosts creative retreat workshops in Mallorca where he has a studio.

QUALIFICATIONS & POSITIONS

BA (Hons) from Saint Martin’s School of Art, London

Cass Art Professional Oil Painting Ambassador and Teacher

TV

2021 SKY Arts Live - Portrait Artist of the Week - Jill Nader

2018 SKY Arts Landscape Artist of the Year Finalist

2016 SKY Arts Portrait Artist of the Year Semi-Finalist

CAREER

2008-Present: Freelance Artist

1989-2008 CEO at gm-design. Graphic Design consultancy working as an Art Director with global clients including Vidal Sassoon, Aveda & Schwarzkopf Professional.

1983-1989 Freelance Illustrator. Clients included: New Scientist, The Listener, Times Educational Supplement, various magazines and book publishers.

EDUCATION

1979-1983 Saint Martin’s School of Art, London

1970-1979 Latymer Upper School, Hammersmith