Francis Martin lives and works within walking distance to the subject matter of his practice. His work investigates the natural landscape through changing light, weather and the seasons.
Small paintings made on location and other reference material are collected in the studio where ideas and rememberances can be constructed into larger works over time.
Francis also enjoys working with the still life, portrait and figure -subjects which he regularly teaches in classes for painting and drawing.
Francis studied fine art practice and theory at Winchester School of Art, University of Southampton before completing a postgraduate scholarship at the Royal Drawing School, London.
His paintings and drawings are held in public and private collections across the UK and Europe.
Exhibitions
Francis Martin, Recent Work, Gloucestershire - 2025
Francis Martin, Solo Exhibition, The Royal Overseas League, Mayfair, London - 2021
Francis Martin, Landscapes - Angelus Gallery, Winchester College - 2011
Selected group exhibitions
Artists’ Open House / Dulwich Festival, 155a Gallery - 2023
Contemporary Landscapes, 155a Gallery - 2021
Mid Winter / Spring Exhibitions, 155a Gallery - 2020
Royal Institute of Oil Painters, Mall Galleries - 2019
Russell Gallery Mixed Exhibitions - 2017/18
The Royal Society of British Artists, Mall Galleries - 2017
The ING Discerning Eye Exhibition, Mall Galleries - 2016
The Royal Society of Portrait Painters, Mall Galleries- 2016
The Lynn Painter Stainers Prize, Mall Galleries - 2016
The Best of the Drawing Year, Christies - 2015
The Royal Institute of Oil Painters, Mall Galleries - 2013
The Ruth Borchard Self Portrait Prize - 2011
The Cork Street Art Prize - 2010/2011
Awards and Residencies
Moritz-Heyman Artist Residency - 2017
Dumfries House Artist Residency - 2016/2017
The Phyllis Roberts Award – 2013
SAA Young Artist of the Year - 2010/2011
Collections
Clarence House, Royal Collection
Dumfries House, Royal Collection
David Ross Collection
Morritz - Heyman Collection
Teaching
New Brewery Arts
The Royal Overseas League
155 Gallery
Kenwood House
Everybodys Managment
Frame Factory Draw