Paul Horton

In the late-90s Paul made art his profession and started to sell his work through Castle Fine Art galleries and in 2001 his first painting was published by Washington Green Fine Art Publishers. He was represented by them for 16 very successful years achieving many sell out exhibitions across their network of galleries.

Paul cites influences as diverse as the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood, Degas, Van Gogh, as well as Chagall and LS Lowry; with his art often described as a modern day Lowry. Many of his paintings are imbued with a working class spirit, a reflection of Paul’s upbringing and the industrial age of Britain.

Paul has the ability as an artist to be a storyteller, capturing the imagination of his audience which enthrals those who follow and collect his art. We are taken on a journey through his own iconography and symbolism. The simple house icon offering love, protection and a sanctuary from what can be a cruel and unforgiving world, the working people who toil for their loved ones without complaint; the benevolent wizard with his lantern offering a beacon of hope and the Victorian man of mystery, whose complexities remind us of the hidden depths behind everything we see. These themes are woven into a fascinating narrative that open up his work to a variety of rich interpretation. His art can often be seen as life reflected back at us which creates a strong emotional connection with his audience.