Simon Turvey SWLA | Society of Wildlife Artists

Great Spotted Woodpecker

Oil

26cm x 36cm
Maria

Conte

70cm x 50cm
Isabel

Oil

90cm x 60cm
Bloemgracht - Amsterdam

Watercolour

45cm x 60cm
Mute Swans

Watercolour

40cm x 40cm
Lily, Jude and Katie
Bluebells
Scarlet Macaws, Amazon
Roaring Stag

About Simon Turvey SWLA

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Biography

Artist's Statement

Simon Turvey's work is figurative and his subject matter is broad, ranging from Natural History to Portraiture, and Landscape to Still Life. Simon works from life and also sketches and photographs if need be.

Method of Working

Simon works in both oil and watercolour, often working on several paintings at a time, which allows him a greater perspective on each piece. Some outdoor paintings may take only days to complete, while more intricate studio pieces may take weeks or longer.

Biographical Details

1957 Born in Beckenham, Kent

1975-77 Attended to Ravensbourne College of Art

1977 Became full time artist

1981 Elected a Member of the Society of Wildlife Artists

Society Memberships

Society of Wildlife Artists

Other Society Memberships

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Scholarships, Awards, Prizes

Runner-up, Lynn Painter-Stainers Prize, 2008

Exhibitions

The Natural Eye 2016

The Natural Eye 2015

Royal Society of Portrait Painters Annual Exhibition 2015

Other exhibitions

Royal Academy Summer Exhibition: 1978, 1984, 2009

BP Portrait Award, National Portrait Gallery: 1993, 2013

2008/09/12/14 Lynn Painter-Stainers Prize

1996/97/98/04/06/08/13 Sunday Times Watercolour Exhibition

1996/97/99/05/08/09/12/14 Royal Society of Portrait Painters

1980 Society of Wildlife Artists: annually since 1980

2013 Ruth Borchard Self-Portrait Prize, King`s Place