Ben has been painting all his life and is largely self-taught, but he learned a great deal as he grew up, from his artist mother. After studying at school in Wimbledon, London, he went on to pursue other avenues of interest, but always continued to paint for pleasure. Graduating in Psychology, he then trained as a Behavioural Therapist, specialising in work with young children with Autism, which he believes taught him to value simplicity and to communicate in a very direct and accessible language.
 
In 2003, as interest in his style of work grew, Ben turned what had been a lifetime's hobby into a flourishing career, selling work instantly with one of the country's leading fine art galleries. Since then, he has enjoyed successful solo shows throughout the UK and sell-out publications of his limited edition prints of his widely recognised escapist landscapes. Ben has now sold his original paintings to customers in 22 countries worldwide. His latest original paintings are now represented by Buckingham Fine Art associated galleries, as well as Forest Gallery (West Sussex) and Whitby Galleries (North Yorkshire).
 
2025 marks 25 years since he sold his first original painting, and to celebrate this milestone, he is releasing 50 open edition prints of some of his favourite pieces from this time. All prints will be available via his new dedicated online gallery website - www.paynted.com. (Available February 2025)
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Here's to the next 25 years of painting!