Stephen Shankland RP

My paintings contain thoughtful figures absorbed in a sense of narrative. Composition & draughtsmanship as well as colour all contribute to the story unfolding in each scene. Figures gaze from their world with telling looks, often sharing the composition with objects that have symbolic relevance to the story.

Image: Stephen Shankland RP, Me & Miyagi

RP Member Stephen Shankland has had an impressive list of notable sitters over his career:

• Series of 10 illustrations for limited edition 40 year old Glenfarclas Whisky

• The Miracle (Wife & Son, BP Portrait Award 1st Prize)

• Peter Mullan, actor/director (Shortlisted, Garrick/Milne Prize)

• The Storm (Lyndsey Dawson portrait, Runner up in LPS Prize)

• Richard Ramsay, US Amateur Golf Champion 2006

• Ian McDiarmid, actor/theatre director

• Sir Peter Mansfield, The National Portrait Gallery, London

• Arnold Palmer, Professional Golfer

• Arthur Ryan, founder of Primark