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!

Sarah Hope, artist with a connection to Wales (Pontypridd, Barry, South Wales)

Sarah Hope Joint second prize winner of the 'Llanfairpwll Big Draw' judged a National drawing competition in 2001at South Hill Park Art Centre in Bracknell. Many solo and group exhibitions throughout Wales and England. Studied at the Prince of Wales Drawing School in London.

Pontypridd

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Cefyn Burgess, artist with a Welsh connection!

Cefyn Burgess Celtic weavings.

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Tom Nash, artist with a connection to Wales (Ammanford, Swansea)

Tom Nash Exhibited and commissioned world-wide. based in Wales

South Wales, Swansea

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Cledwyn Hughes, artist with a connection to Wales (Ynys Mon)

Cledwyn Hughes One of Wales' foremost bird painters with fantastic lifelike paintings in oil a la Tunnicliffe whose paintings and locality he has studied.

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Tracey Williams, artist with a connection to Wales (Cardiff, North Wales)

Tracey Williams Has gained international recognition for her unique style of painting, exhibiting throughout Wales and Europe.

Cardiff

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Mary Bradley, artist with a Welsh connection!

Mary Bradley Voted 'Peoples Choice' at the 2004 Cambrian Art Exhibition along with various commissions and publications Mary has gone from strength to strength since her move from Derbyshire to West Wales in 1993. Based in the Aeron Valley, her interest in country life, in particular wildlife and fondness of the 'Red Kite' has inspired her to produce a series of paintings available from 2005.

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Chase Valentin, artist with a connection to Wales (Flint, Monmouthshire, Flintshir)

Chase Valentin Neo-expressionist painter and sculptor. Attracted broad critical acclaim for a series of independently-produced solo shows in London. Now living in Valencia, Spain where he continues to gain success.

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