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!
Colin Jones
Although he was only thirty-eight years old when he died, he made a significant contribution to Welsh art. This is evidenced by the wealth of fine paintings and drawings which survive. He was very proud of his Welsh heritage and this is very clear from the art which he produced.
Michael Payne, artist with a Welsh connection!
Michael Payne
Exhibits at west Wales arts centre and Oriel Washington gallery, Penarth regularly. Winner of purchase prizes from the university of Glamorgan and Cheltenham and Gloucester building society. Winner of ?Student of the Year? in 1992 at national Eisteddfod.
Nick Evans, artist with a connection to Wales (Aberdare)
Nick Evans
Welsh artist who produced striking, largely monochrome, paintings of coal miners and pit scenes. Sometimes mixed coal dust with his paint. His work was exhibited often in the 1980's and was well-regarded.
Lois Williams, artist with a Welsh connection!
Lois Williams
Has work in the National Museum of Wales, Arts Council of England and Private Collections.
Philip Greenwood, artist with a connection to Wales (Dolgellau)
Philip Greenwood
Professional landscape artist and printer
Roger Thomas, artist (portraits) with a connection to Wales (Carmarthen, Swansea, Carmarthenshire)
Roger Thomas
Portrait painting celebrities include Russell Watson, Lucie Silvas and actor Dale Robertson, over a thousand illustrations in national and local press.
Charles Lester, artist with a Welsh connection!
Charles Lester
Designed some of the costumes for 'the Wings of a Dove' which received an Oscar nomination for costumes.
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- Emyr Williams, artist with a Welsh connection!
- Evan Walters, artist with a connection to Wales (Mynyddbach, Llangyfelach)
- Keith Morgan, artist with a Welsh connection!
- Roland George, artist with a connection to Wales (Wrexham)
- Andrew Vicari, artist with a connection to Wales (Port Talbot, Aberdare, South Wales)
- Christopher Williams, artist with a connection to Wales (Maesteg, Neath)