Rhys Jenkins, artist with a Welsh connection!
Rhys Jenkins
Water-colour artist of nineteenth century who painted maritime war scenes.
Artists: Painters, Sculptors, Art and Crafts
Every town, village and remote little hamlet in Wales has a resident artist. It's nice to know that this art and craft tradition is as strongas ever and the proof is here within our list of famous Welsh artists, sculptors and craftsmen. You'll find references to Cefyn Burgess, David Emmanuel, Charles Byrd, Ernest Zobole, Christopher Williams, Gwen John and more!
Mac Adams, artist with a connection to Wales (Brecon, Breconshire)
Mac Adams
Adams is perhaps most famous for his public works in cities throughout the world, not least the 20ft black granite memorial to the Korean war, the 'Universal Soldier' in battery park, New York city. His 'Belvedere Solar Pavilion' commissioned by CBAT and installed at Penarth Haven near Cardiff is his first permanent public work in Wales .
James Selway, artist with a Welsh connection!
James Selway
Successful exhibitions in Europe.
Brendan Burns, artist with a Welsh connection!
Brendan Burns
Only second artist ever to win the gold medal in fine art at the National Eisteddfod of Wales.
Dustin Hayes, artist with a Welsh connection!
Dustin Hayes
Art critic for TF1 (France's premier television channel).
Bob Neill, artist with a connection to Wales (Ely)
Bob Neill
The world's greatest craftsman in the art of pyrography (an ancient art of burning designs on wood) and one of the most recognised people outside of Wales for promoting Wales, the Welsh language and the annual Eisteddfod.
Christopher Grant, artist with a connection to Wales (Cardiff)
Christopher Grant
Won first prize in the Urdd Genedlaethol.
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