Hello. I’m Gary Martin – An Artist and Illustrator based in beautiful Chester, UK.

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"Singing has always seemed to me the most perfect means of expression. It is so spontaneous … Since I cannot sing, I paint." – Georgia O'Keeffe

Artwork for the heart

Everyone connects with art in different ways. If you have ever wanted an original artwork for your house, a special portrait for your legacy or a landscape painting of your favourite place to bring you joy then why not commission a bespoke piece of art? 

All my art is produced with the finest artist quality paints and mediums and UV varnished to protect the colours. The finished painting can be supplied with or without a frame.

If you have ever thought about commissioning an artwork, buying art or have a project that needs illustrating then why not contact me with your ideas. 

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About Gary

Based in the UK, Gary is an Artist/Illustrator and Graduate of Liverpool John Moores University where he studied Visual Arts, Graphic Design and Marketing. 

After working as a Graphic Designer and Illustrator for many years, Gary is now concentrating on his passion for painting and freelance illustration. Gary has exhibited and sold work in galleries and worked on numerous portrait and landscape commissions. He has also developed illustrations, animations and branding for a wide variety of clients. 

Gary feels lucky to have worked for some amazing clients and looks forward to working with many more. Want to know more?

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News

SAA Artist of the Year Finalist, July 2022

I was very happy to recieve an email to let me know that out of nearly 3000 paintings, my portrait of my mum has been chosen as one of 306 finalists in the SAA Artists of the Year Contest. I'll find out in August if it's through to the exhibition.

Tirley Garth Gardens:
Sundays 8, 15, 29 May 2022

I was very happy to recieve an email to let me know that out of nearly 3000 paintings, my portrait of my mum has been chosen as one of 306 finalists in the SAA Artists of the Year Contest. I'll find out in August if it's through to the exhibition.

So happy to have been invited to exhibit artwork at Tirley Garth for the Open Garden Days this May 2022. The garden's are stunning and well worth a visit. There'll be some great artists showing work there too. Find out more about Tirley Garth on the National Open Garden Scheme Website.

Castle Park Arts Centre 36th Annual Open Exhibition:
12 November to 22 December 2021

I'm excited to have two paintings appearing at Castle Park Arts Centre in Frodsham, Cheshire, this year. Opening times are 11am until 7pm. There's also a charity raffle in aid of The Countess of Chester Blue Skies Balcony Appeal.

 View my portfolio here.

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