Maurice Sheppard HRNEAC

Statement

Maurice Sheppard has painted winter landscapes since his school days. He was trained at Loughborough (1966 to 1967), Kingston College of Art (1967 to 1970), and the Royal College of Art (1970 to 1973). His work, studied from life, supports the traditions of "Realism and Naturalism". Since 2015 he now paints what he calls "Decorations" - paintings simplified in line, colour and texture.

Methodology

Sheppard uses watercolour studies extensively to guide the aesthetic of his larger work in oil paint. These major oil works were shown in the Royal Academy Summer Exhibitions from 1971 to 2013 (some 70 oils and one drawing in ink). Now his work appears at the New English Art Club.

Bio

1947 Born Llangwm, Pembrokeshire

1965 St Martin's Church Hall Mural, Haverfordwest, "The Resurrection of the Earth" - commissioned by the Reverend Canon Richard E Williams

1973 All the buildings and gardens of the Royal Free Hospital, London, painted in watercolour - commissioned by Robert Wellington in memory of Dr Catherine Lloyd-Williams, first woman Dean of the Royal Free Medical School for Women

1991 "At Holland Park" - Oil - Commissioned by Justin Coldwell

1994 "Moon and Planet over the Great Cedar - Everton Park" - commissioned by Lord and Lady Pym

2015 "Stackpole Elydor: Sunset: Pembrokeshire" - commissioned by James and Sheila Downs

Memberships

Royal Watercolour Society, Elected Associate 1974, President 1984 to 1987, Trustee 1983 to 1995, Hon. Retired Member 2002