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Graham was born in
Irvine, Scotland in 1962 and when he left school he took up a position
as a "plater shipwright", first in Glasgow then in Troon. His artistic
talent would not stay hidden however and he began to do some work as an
illustrator and silk-screen printer. He was soon able to support himself
full time as a graphic artist, a career which he pursued until 1996 when
he decided to take the huge step of becoming a professional artist. Sure
enough he was immediately in tremendous demand and he is now recognized
as one of Scotland's finest artists.
Although his stunning figurative images originate in Graham's fertile
imagination and represent "everyman" and "everywoman", his subject
matter is inspired by incidents in his own life. He uses humour and
sentiment where appropriate to persuade us that each individual painting
is part of a bigger picture - the picture of life.
Graham's fabulous artwork has been successfully exhibited for several
years across the UK and Europe. He has been the subject of media
attention on countless occasions, including various appearances on BBC
TV and radio, and has featured in the Guardian and the Express. His
impressive portfolio includes diverse commissions such as a collection
of large oil paintings for Scottish Opera, and a label for Glenfiddich
malt whisky. His charitable work is well known in Scotland and beyond,
benefiting such organisiations as Save the Children and the British Red
Cross as well as local hospices.
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