1947 –2007
Graham was brought up in East Ham, London, and moved to Hutton, Essex, at the age of eleven. From then on, his love of the outdoors began. After a variety of jobs, it was not until Graham was in his late twenties that he decided that a complete change of career was needed. He completed a Foundation Course at Braintree College, Essex, followed by a three year course at Sheffield City Polytechnic where he attained a BA Honours Degree in Fine Art Painting.

Graham’s talent was such that he painted in watercolour, oil and pastel with equal skill. He much admired the work of Turner, Joan Eardley and Kurt Jackson.

Graham strove to capture the feeling of light, space and the wonderful vibrant colours of the countryside. Having been a keen fisherman, he was always attracted to water. He loved best plein air painting, but when weather forbade it, classical music always kept him company while working in his studio.

Graham was a much respected teacher and, as so many painters, divided his time between teaching and painting. He roamed the land around the River Wid, which was often featured in his paintings.

Graham’s work can be found in many private homes and corporate premises. He always said he would reach his centenary, painting every day until he died. But tragically Graham died of complications following heart surgery a few after his 60th Birthday in August 2007.

ONE MAN SHOWS

The Deben Gallery (Woodbridge, Suffolk) 1986/7

Rye Art Gallery (Rye, East Sussex) 1988

The Lion and Lamb Gallery (Farnham, Surrey) 1998/9

Rye Art Gallery (Rye, East Sussex) 1990

Markswood Gallery (Great Bardfield, Essex) 1991

Century Gallery (Henley-on-Thames) 1991

Courcoux and Courcoux Gallery (Stockbridge, Hampshire) 1996/7

Thompson Gallery (Aldeburgh, Suffolk)1997/8

EXHIBITIONS

Sheffield National Open

1980

Royal Academy Summer Exhibition

1980

Royal Institute of Oil Painters

1984

Royal Institute of Watercolour Painters

1985

Southend Open Exhibition 1985/6

Wade Gallery (Los Angeles)

1986

Royal Institute of Watercolour Painters

1987

Singer and Friedlander Sunday Times

1988/9

John Laing

1989

Royal Institute of Watercolour Painters

1991

Pastel Society

1993-1998

MIXED EXHIBITIONS

1998-2007 Colin and Sarah Neville Gallery (Farnham and Guernsey)

1998-2007 Sarah Samuels Gallery (Chester)