Paul Horton is a very popular British artist, born in Birmingham in 1958 he has been exhibiting his art for 50 years.

After his art teacher at school told him he drew like a Pre-Raphaelite painter he became fascinated by the Victorian art movement and discovered an interest in figurative painting. This early encouragement was developed by taking life drawing classes at Bournville School of Art and in 1976 he was awarded a Certificate of Merit by the Royal Birmingham Society of Artists. 

During the mid-80s after being invited to a local puppet theatre that was about to close its doors for the last time, Paul was given access to a storeroom of puppets, what he found laid out before him he described as a lost world. It was a full of fables, fairy tales and folklore that became a cathartic turning point. It was a great source of inspiration as he breathed life onto canvas the strange and bizarre characters before him and it became the beginnings of the signature style he is renowned for.

Paul cites influences as diverse as the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood, Degas, Van Gogh, as well as Chagall and LS Lowry; with his art often described as a modern day Lowry. Many of his paintings are imbued with a working class spirit, a reflection of Paul’s upbringing and the industrial age of Britain.

Paul has the ability as an artist to be a storyteller, capturing the imagination of his audience which enthrals those who follow and collect his art. We are taken on a journey through his own iconography and symbolism. The simple house icon offering love, protection and a sanctuary from what can be a cruel and unforgiving world, the working people who toil for their loved ones without complaint; the benevolent wizard with his lantern offering a beacon of hope and the Victorian man of mystery, whose complexities remind us of the hidden depths behind everything we see. These themes are woven into a fascinating narrative that open up his work to a variety of rich interpretation. His art can often be seen as life reflected back at us which creates a strong emotional connection with his audience. 

Limited Edition Cuff Links based on Pauls Classic Snow Man Character

Edition Size; 500

Comes in a Bespoke Presentation Box with Official Certificate