The Creators
Our Artists
Meet the extraordinary artists whose creativity and generosity have helped shape Art of Giving. From internationally recognised names to emerging talents, discover the people and stories behind the artwork.

Celebrity
Jane Seymour
Jane Seymour is an actress and artist whose creative work includes painting and sculpture.

Emerging
Arina Gordienko
Hyperrealism contemporary artist specializing in realistic portraits and figurative paintings. Known for creating highly detailed oil paintings capturing the essence of human emotion and form.
Silence (Opus 6), Beyond The Wall, Long Walk Alone in the Tender Flame, Life in Crimson Flame, Full Moon, Lend Me The Past
Renowned
Terry O'Neill CBE
One of the world's most collected photographers, Terry O'Neill CBE documented the fashions, styles and celebrities of the 1960s and beyond. His candid portraits of The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, Faye Dunaway and Elton John are among the most iconic images of the 20th century.
National Portrait Gallery, Faye Dunaway at the Oscars, Elton John archive
Celebrity
Anthony Quinn
Two-time Academy Award-winning actor and passionate painter, Anthony Quinn created hundreds of paintings and sculptures throughout his life. His art studio in Rome became as celebrated as his screen career, and his self-portraits are considered masterworks of expressive figurative painting.
Acclaimed painter and sculptor, over 100 paintings in private and public collections

Renowned
Chris Bracey
Known as 'The Neon Man', the late Chris Bracey was the founder of God's Own Junkyard in Walthamstow, London. For 37 years he created iconic neon artworks for films, artists and galleries worldwide, collaborating with David LaChapelle and Martin Creed. His luminous legacy continues to inspire.
God's Own Junkyard, neon works for major film productions and galleries worldwide

Renowned
Barry Novis
British-Australian artist Barry Novis is internationally acclaimed for his bold portraits of rock legends, screen icons and sporting greats. His works have been auctioned at Christie's and Bonhams, and his collectors include Coldplay, Joanna Lumley and the National Trust.
Christie's, Bonhams, collected by Coldplay, Joanna Lumley and the National Trust
Celebrity
Vic Reeves
Beloved comedian and accomplished visual artist Jim Moir, known as Vic Reeves, has been producing paintings, drawings and prints throughout his career. His works have been selected for the Royal Academy Summer Exhibition and he won Celebrity Portrait Artist of the Year in 2018.
Royal Academy Summer Exhibition, Celebrity Portrait Artist of the Year 2018
Renowned
Allan Warren
Legendary British portrait photographer Allan Warren has captured kings, queens, dukes and the greatest stars of stage and screen for over five decades. His subjects include HRH Prince Charles, Cary Grant, Sophia Loren, Salvador Dalí and Laurence Olivier.
National Portrait Gallery, portraits of HRH Prince Charles, Cary Grant, Sophia Loren
Renowned
Gavin Turk
One of the most significant figures of the Young British Artists movement, Gavin Turk's work interrogates authenticity, identity and the myth of the artist. Collected by Charles Saatchi, his iconic works have been exhibited globally including at the Royal Academy and Tate.
Pop (1993), Nomad (2002), Royal Academy, Tate Collection
Celebrity
Noel Fielding
Comedian, actor, television presenter and prolific visual artist, Noel Fielding studied at Croydon College of Art before finding fame with The Mighty Boosh. His surreal, whimsical paintings have been exhibited internationally and he has collaborated with Fendi and the Saatchi Gallery.
Saatchi Gallery Other Art Fair, international exhibitions, Fendi collaboration

Celebrity
Derren Brown
World-renowned illusionist, mentalist and accomplished painter, Derren Brown brings the same meticulous craft to his visual art as to his legendary performances. His oil paintings have garnered widespread critical acclaim.
Solo exhibitions in London, acclaimed oil portraiture

Renowned
Christian Furr
One of Britain's most celebrated contemporary painters, Christian Furr is renowned for his portraiture and figurative works. He made history as the youngest artist ever commissioned to paint an official portrait of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
Official portrait of HM Queen Elizabeth II, National Portrait Gallery