Martin Leman
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Martin Leman | |
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| Born | 1934 |
| Occupation | Painter |
| Known for | Painting of Cats |
| Spouse | Jill Leman |
Martin Leman (born 1934) is an English artist who gained recognition for his paintings of cats. Since 1969 his works have been published in a number of books and international exhibitions.[1]
Early life
[edit]Martin attended art school in Worthing and the Central School of Art and Design in Holborn. He also spent time in Egypt on National Service duties.
Career
[edit]Before starting his painting career in 1969 he worked as a graphic designer and taught at various institutions across London. His works on the subject of cats have appeared in over 20 books. He was elected as a member of the Royal Society of British Artists in 2007 and is also a member of the Royal Watercolour Society.[2] As well as cats his works have focused on portraits of women and areas of Cornwall which have featured as a backdrop to much of his output.[3]
References
[edit]- ^ "Martin Leman RBA RWS". The Royal Society of British Artists. Retrieved 22 December 2019.
- ^ "Martin Leman (1934-present, British)". THE GREAT CAT. 1 April 2016. Retrieved 22 December 2019.
- ^ "Martin Leman - Studio 18 | Art Gallery". studio18.co.uk. Retrieved 22 December 2019.
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