commissions:
I am willing to take commissions. If you have a favourite view or memory you want to be preserved forever in a painting using the media of your choice. Then lets chat. Initial contact can be via email(see, get in touch) Or simply give me a call on the number supplied.
MY ART HISTORY
I am the youngest of twelve children, My family grew up in the farming village of Weston Lullingfields, Shropshire. An idyllic rural setting. The Canal of the same name ran straight into the middle of the village bringing materials and goods from Manchester and Liverpool, for distribution into the county and beyond.
My father often worked sixteen hours a day to support his large family. He acquired his farm just before the outbreak of the Second World War. There was no mains electricity and the only water supply was from a hand pump in the yard. Times were hard.
My mother was a fantastic example of how hard women worked in those days raising her family despite the many difficulties.
It was when I was a young boy that my mother showed me how to draw, and somehow, found the time to help with my tutoring at a young age and I have wonderful memories of the enjoyment I had in copying her sketches.
Like a lot of people, as I grew older I continued to paint and draw whenever I could, fitting it in around work commitments as and when possible.
In latter life, I continued where I left off. Gaining inspiration from Turner and Constable and working with renowned artists in Betys y Coed, Bath and Cornwall.
My paintings are produced under the name of “Topham” and this was to recognise and give gratitude to my mother, Hilda Mary Topham and to Arthur Topham. Mother’s oldest brother. Arthur joined the KSLI as a private in the first world war and was promoted through the ranks to Lieutenant. A distinguished soldier Arthur fought bravely before losing his life in the Battle of the Somme in 1916.
I am willing to take commissions. If you have a favourite view or memory you want to be preserved forever in a painting using the media of your choice. Then lets chat. Initial contact can be via email(see, get in touch) Or simply give me a call on the number supplied.
MY ART HISTORY
I am the youngest of twelve children, My family grew up in the farming village of Weston Lullingfields, Shropshire. An ideal rural setting. The Canal of the same name ran straight into the middle of the village bringing materials and goods from Manchester and Liverpool, for distribution into the county and beyond.
My father often worked sixteen hours a day to support his large family. He acquired his farm just before the outbreak of the Second World War. There wasn’t any mains electricity and the only water supply was from a hand pump in the yard.
My mother was a fantastic example of how hardworking people were in those days raising her family despite the many difficulties.
When I was a young boy my mother showed me how to draw, and somehow, found the time to help with my tutoring at a young age and I have wonderful memories of the enjoyment I had in copying her sketches.
Like a lot of people, as I grew older I continued to paint and draw whenever I could, fitting it in around work commitments as and when possible.
In latter life, I continued where I left off. Gaining inspiration from Turner and Constable and working with renowned artists in Betys y Coed, Bath and Cornwall.
My paintings are produced under the name of “Topham”, a choice made to recognise and give gratitude to my mother, Hilda Mary Topham.
Also to Arthur Topham oldest brother of my mother. A distinguished soldier, Arthur joined the KSLI as a private and was promoted through the ranks to Lieutenant. He fought very bravely during his time the first world war before losing his life in the Battle of the Somme in 1916.
The works of art shown here are for sale. They are available as original pieces(where possible), or professionally prepared prints.