Josh Dear

“I take my time and really observe my subjects closely—I prefer to draw exactly what I see in front of me. Over the years, I’ve developed a deep love for portraits.”

“Art has truly changed my life, taking me into new and colourful worlds. I draw and paint all the time, thoughtfully practising my skills. I take my time and really observe my subjects closely—I prefer to draw exactly what I see in front of me. Over the years, I’ve developed a deep love for portraits. I started by drawing the people around me in pencil, and then began painting them. When I look at someone, I concentrate deeply. I study the shape of their body, and the shades and colours in their face.

I choose, bright, bold, vibrant colours. I learnt a lot about Pop Art and it helped to develop my style. I want people to feel astounded when they see my artwork. It means a lot to me to be an artist as art is so important to me and it is such a big part of every day.”