The Forgotten was drawn in reaction to the lockdowns and how the care of some of the non-Covid related vulnerable was neglected. This is represented by the unknown man slowly fading in to the background. A significant portion of time was spent on attempting to achieve the right balance of the softness of the disappearing shoulders being able to believably hold up the weight of the head.
Price: £1800
Stephanie Mills
Stephanie Mills is a British landscape and portrait artist whose work is held in international collections, with collectors including public figures and leading institutions.
Artist Statement
I am particularly drawn to the creation of atmospheric pieces that maintain a strong emphasis on drawing and structure. Exploration of light and its interplay with form serves as a foundation for my artistic practice, and allows me to create works that invite the viewer into a space of quiet contemplation. My portraits are guided by a narrative, whilst my landscapes strive to capture the inherent beauty of the natural world through careful consideration of colour, composition, and mark making.
Selected Exhibitions
Royal Society of Portrait Painters (2018, 2020, 2021, 2022)
Royal West of England Academy (2017)
Royal Scottish Academy (2017, 2022)
Society of Graphic Fine Art (2018, 2022, 2024)
Gallery Green and Stone (2021, 2024, 2025)
Derwent Art Prize (London and Paris, 2022)
Chelsea Art Society (2022, 2025)
International Guild of Realism (2022)
Fidra Fine Art (invitational group shows, 2023, 2026)
Beaux Arts Bath (invitational group show, 2024)
The Gallery Holt (2023)
Selected Awards and Nominations
Recipient, Damian Greenish Drawing Award, 2024
Shortlisted, The British Art Prize, 2022
Shortlisted, The Derwent Art Prize, 2022
Notable Commissions
Mr Luke Johnson, Former Chairman of the Royal Society of Arts and Channel 4
Mr George Ratcliffe, Emeritus Professor of Plant Sciences, New College, Oxford University
Ms Elizabeth Frazer, Emeritus Professor of Politics, New College, Oxford University
