[About the Artist]
Barrie Pearson was born in Sheffield, England, on September 26, 1936. He attended Hunters Bar School in Sheffield and later studied at the prestigious Brincliffe College of Art, now amalgamated into the new Sheffield Hallam University.
In 1954 he emigrated to Canada with the intention of pursuing a career in art, but without contacts or previous job experiences he was unable to make the transition , settling instead for whatever jobs came his way. Eventually Barrie prospered in Canada running his own successful business, and a career in art seemed definitely out of the question.
Barrie started to paint again as a hobby, and soon realized there was a great demand for his work which he produces in absolutely stunning detail. A painting can take as long as a year from start to finish.
He now works full-time on his paintings shown in in galleries, museums and schools. Many private collectors have standing orders for future publications, buying in some cases as an investments. Truly an artist of international reputation, Barrie frequently packs up his canvas and drawing equipment in order to board and aircraft to reach his next destination. For a video clip of the artist, please contact us at pearsonprints@aol.com.
A few comments from recent publications tell the story...
"A perfectionist" Art World "A Masterpiece" Art of the Matter "Canada's answer to Scarborough" The Sheffield Star "Never seen a painting so precise" The Toronto Star "Detailed oils of England are turning collectors' heads" The Banner "Vivid detailed representation" The Whitby Free Press "An Inspiration" Whitby Gazette "Just marvellous" Stratford Upon-Avon Herald "Masterpiece of Church Street" The Evening Gazette "Home town visios bring sucess" The Liberal
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