Paul Blackwell has lived and worked in North Yorkshire for over 30 years. He trained in Fine Art at Solihull Art College and Bath Academy of Art, Corsham, graduating in 1973. He has been working as a professional artist ever since, establishing galleries in Whitby and Grosmont before moving to his farmhouse home and studio near Aislaby, Whitby. His work has been sold extensively during this time and is featured in private collections worldwide. Paul is well known as a visiting lecturer and tutor to art societies and painting groups in the area.

Paul's work is predominantly in pastel or acrylic and reflects his passion for the countryside and natural forms.

"I recognise that all landscapes have a particular charge. I try to identify with this by conveying both a sense of place, and my emotional response to it."

The pictures are always started on site, drawing directly from nature, although they are usually finished in the studio.

Paul's other interests include sports coaching, playing cricket and managing woodland as a habitat for wildlife conservation.