Jason Walker RP

Jason is highly regarded for his sensitive portraits, still life and figurative work. He is known for his command of tonal values, refined use of colour and natural ability to bring subtle power to his chosen subject.

As well as a series of solo and mixed exhibitions, Jason has won prizes in the Discerning Eye Exhibition, the Hunting Art Prize and exhibited in the National Portrait Gallery's BP Portrait Award in 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007 and 2008.

In 2004 Jason won the Holburne Portrait Prize and was commissioned to paint Glastonbury Festival founder, Michael Eavis.  The portrait is now in the permanent collection at the Holburne Museum of Art in Bath.

In 2005 Jason painted the artist, Bryan Pearce.  This portrait was given to Truro Museum, as part of The Bryan Pearce Bequest.

In 2023 Jason begin a series of drawings of found objects – ‘Vestigium’, these were exhibited in the Picture room at Newlyn Gallery throughout July 2024.

Image: Jason Walker RP, Self Portrait

Awards & Collections

An award-winning portrait artist, recognised for work exhibited and collected by leading UK institutions.

Awards

2007 – Prize Winner, Discerning Eye Exhibition, Mall Galleries, London

2005 – Winner, 25th Anniversary Hunting Art Prize, London

2004 – Winner, Holburne Contemporary Portrait Prize, Holburne Museum, Bath
 

Public Collections

The Truro Museum, Cornwall – Portrait of Bryan Pearce

The Holburne Museum, Bath – Portrait of Michael Eavis

The artist's work was also selected for the prestigious BP Portrait Award at the National Portrait Gallery in 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, and 2008.