Sing to the Sun, Circa 2000

Adam Barsby  

Adam Barsby was born in Leicester, England in 1969. In 1992 he achieved a First Class honours degree in Illustration from the Kent Institute of Art and Design & Barsby went on to begin his career in such, as a freelance illustrator. However, during this time he also exhibited his paintings in galleries across London, and soon realised that his artwork could not only express his creativity but also support him financially.

Adam is said to be inspired by Stanley Spencer as well as the naive artist Alfred Wallis. Another big inspiration for the artist is his love for the sea and a majority of his artworks are harbour and coastal scenes, creating the backdrop for his imaginative pictures.

In more recent years, Barsby has been changing his style painting figurative art to create canvases based on his emotions, love and life. This will be interesting to hear the feedback from his many fans who love his landscapes and seascapes.

Since his debut in 1996, he has won several awards including three nominations for: 'Best Published Artist', 'Best Up And Coming Artist' (1999), and 'Best Selling Artist Of The Year' (2000), all for the Fine Art Trade Guild's annual ceremony.