Benjamin paints people —
Sometimes real, sometimes imaginary.
Benjamin Arnold (b. 1983, Newcastle upon-Tyne, United Kingdom) is a British figurative painter based in Southern California.
He is a recipient of the prestigious Queen Elizabeth Scholarship Trust (QEST) scholarship for excellence in British craftsmanship, granted on behalf of the Royal Warrant Holders Association - https://www.royalwarrant.org
In 2018 Benjamin was made the Community Artist-in-Residence at the historic Barrett Art Center in Poughkeepsie, NY; a position he held for several years. In his time there he co-founded the Barrett Kids program, partnering with local businesses and Vassar College internships program to provide arts education to local schoolchildren with no financial barriers to access.
EDUCATION :
BA (Hons), Camberwell College of Arts, University of the Arts London, 2002 - 2005
(NASAD) Diploma, Drawing & Painting Program, The Florence Academy of Art, 2011-2015
You can find many more examples of Benjamin’s work, behind-the-scenes in the studio, works-in-progress, gallery visits, and close-ups of inspirational artworks at his Instagram page @benjaminarnoldart
To enquire about commissioning original work, please email benjaminarnoldart@gmail.com