Stephen Darbishire RBA

Statement

Living in the Lake District, my love for my surroundings has always been the main inspiration for my paintings. The interiors of cottages and farm houses, sunlight pouring through windows, fires burning in open hearths, tables laid for afternoon tea, vases of flowers from hedgerows and celebrations of the seasons. I paint in oils on board, in a traditional manner, mostly from sketches in my studio but also from life.

Bio

1957 Studied under Judith Da Fano

1957 Awarded a scholarship to Byam Shaw School of Fine Art, studied under Greenham and Garrard

1959-60 Taught Art and English as a lay missionary in Nigeria

1971-82 Obtained an Honours degree in Education

1982 Became a Professional Artist

1982-93 Worked as a Teacher