Hamish Blakely is an Irish painter born with a natural talent for drawing.
He grew up in a theatrical environment that shaped his creative instincts.
– Born in Ireland.
– Theater background in his childhood home.
– Studied at Wimbledon School of Art and Kingston University.
– His painting of his father marked a turning point.
– Worked as an illustrator and won a national award.
He initially worked in black and white before embracing color.
His father’s portrait was a turning point in his career.
Painting replaced drawing entirely in his practice.
He learned to paint what he loved through illustration work.
His early work included caricatures and comic book heroes.
– Graduated from Kingston University and Wimbledon School of Art.
– Received a national award for illustration.
– Transitioned from drawing to painting after age 18.
– Influenced by theater and his Irish heritage.
– His work is represented by Castle Fine Art.
“It changed everything. Painting completely replaced drawing.”
