Beryl CookArtist1926 - 2008 Beryl Cook, OBE was an English artist well known for her original and instantly recognisable paintings. Often comical, her works pictured people whom she encountered in everyday life, including people enjoying themselves in pubs, girls on a night out, drag queen shows or a family picnicking abroad. She was born on...

Graham IllingworthArtist1953 - Born in Brighouse in 1953, Graham Illingworth developed his prodigious talent during a childhood spent between mining roots of his home town, the lush green wilderness of the Kent Estuary and the spectacular architectural glory of the ancient city of York. Three years of formal art training and eight years in publishing...

Luis RoyoArtist1954 - Luis Royo is best known for his fantasy illustrations published in numerous art books, magazines such as Heavy Metal and various other media including book and music CD covers, video games and Tarot Cards. Born in 1954, he began working as an illustrator for publishers in the United States. As his reputation...

Mandy ShepherdArtist Mandy Shepherd was born in 1960. Her  art education began with a foundation year at the Byam Shaw, London. This was followed by three years at Brighton to complete her honours degree in Fine Art and Illustration. After she completed her degree, she travelled to Africa to work in Zambia, Zimbabwe and South...