James Hague Gold Silver & Bronze I was still working in

I was still working in comics but felt drawn to expand into portraiture

She appeared frequently in the fashion press

What complicated lives people lead

Described as the ‘Grandfather of British illustration’ (thank you Chris Beetles) his economy of line was said to have modernised his trade and certainly influenced the next generation of cartoonists from Frank Reynolds to David Low

"I have spent more time researching this young lady than any other painting in years

James Hague Gold Silver & Bronze I was still working in"I first saw James incredible work at the Royal Society of Portrait Painters annual show. His style is definite, frank, and feels very honest to me. I am inspired by that."