The Forest of Dean

M D BARNFATHER (b. 1934)
THE FOREST OF DEAN
 
Wide format painting of the Forest of Dean
Oil on board
30cm x 105cm board. 34 x 110cm framed board
Excellent condition
 
One of England's leading landscape painters, Michael Barnfather has lived in Wales for many years but still retains a touch of his native Derbyshire accent, for he was born in Ilkeston in 1934 and lived in Belper until his national service with the Royal Air Force in 1955.
His early training began in 1950 with Derby College of Art and in 1952 he joined Rolls Royce as a technical artist. During his years with the RAF, he was stationed at Shrewsbury where he continued his studies at the local college of art.
 
While working for Rolls Royce Michael Barnfather was pursuing his love of painting and began to plan for a career which was gradually determined by the acclaim given to his work at various amateur exhibitions and galleries. Finally, after a nine year 'apprenticeship' in the amateur field, he felt confident to assume full professional status, which he achieved in 1964.
 
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