Ichor Gallery

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WE BELIEVE THAT
Inspiration cannot be invented; it comes from God through nature. The true artist works primarily for the God he believes in, secondly for himself, simply doing what he feels he must do.

The artist must learn to allow his hand to do as his soul commands without letting his brain get in the way.

He must live to paint not paint to live. His purpose is to permanently enrich the world.

The Artist is the tool of the God in which he believes; his purpose is to help others see the incredible beauty that is bestowed upon us.

True Artists are the luckiest and richest people alive, having been given the gift of sight and vision; their Art is the sharing of that gift.

1945 Born in London, 24th October, 1945

1955-60 Painted in the National Gallery studying painting techniques, received national and international publicity as a child prodigy.

1960 Began earning a living as a portrait artist. Portraits include Antonio Vargas, Howard Greer and Blake Edwards.

1966 ROME: Portraits include Count Guido di Carpegna and Prince Edmondo Ruspoli.

1967 MOROCCO: Portraits include HRH Princess Lala Fattima Zahra and Mr George Ansley.

1968 LONDON: Portraits include Mr Peter Cazelet, race horse trainer to the Queen Mother, and his family.

1969 A One Man Exhibition of drawings at the Upper Grosvenor Gallery, London. Received commissions from Cambridge University to draw professors Binnie and French. Also drew the portrait of the Bishop of St.Albans.

1970 A One Man Exhibition of landscape oils at the Upper Grosvenor Gallery. Painted the portrait of Lord Rothermere. Exhibited at the Albert White Gallery in Toronto. Exhibited at the Palm Beach Gallery in Florida. Portraits in New York include Niccolo Tucci and Henry Mattison.

1972 One Man Exhibition of landscape oils at the Hazlitt Gallery, London. Portraits include Baroness Fiona Thyssen, Patricia Rawlings, Lord Boothby, and Shawn Phillips.
PARIS: Portraits include Baron Alexis de Rede, General Billote and Marisa Berensen.

1973 ROME: Portraits include Luigi Barzini and his family.
FLORENCE: Portraits include Countess Frescabaldi, and Countess Ruccini.
MILAN: Portraits include Piero Stucchi and family. Signora Anna Crespi.

1974 Exhibited the painting Girl With An Apple at Wildenstein Gallery, London. Portraits include Lord Lichfield, Terence Stamp, Julie Christie and Donald Sutherland.
SPAIN: Portraits include Viscomtesse Jacqueline de Ribes.
BRUSSELS: Portraits include Count Rene Boel and Sir Christopher Soames.

1975 LONDON: Portraits include Lord Mountbatten and Vladimir Vasilliev.
PARIS: Portraits include Paul-Louis Weiller, Monsieur Jean de Beistegui, Baronne Olympia de Rothschild, Prince Michael de Bourbonne Parme.

1984-85 Travels through Morocco. Work is sold thoughout the United States by Circle Galleries and R K Parker Galleries, New York.

1986 Exhibits at Hammer Galleries, New York, then travels extensively through Europe.

1988 Travelled extensively painting in Asia, moved to Bali at the end of the year.

1989 Built private gallery and museum in Bali, immediately successful with visitors all over the world.

1990 Independence gained through the 'Collection Ichor' and its many visitors throughout the year, including some of Asia's most important collectors.

1991 First Catalogue of Limited Edition work, entitled 'A.Christian', is published and meets with great success in Singapore, Hong Kong, Tokyo and United States.

1992 Painting in Asia, developing a new concept of showing several pictures at a time portrayed in a single work, entitled 'Door Frames'.

1993 Extensive travelling arranging the showing of 'Ichor Collection', which now includes 'Door Frames'.

1994 A dramtic change of style, experimenting within the realms of surrealism. Moves to India and establishes Ichor Foundation. Continues to exhibit throughout Asia and the USA.

2000-05 Establishes a European base in Yorkshire, England whilst maintaining Ichor in India which has expanded to become a centre for bio dynamic farming. Work exhibited in New Zealand , Australia, Ireland and India. Continues to work in the realms of erotic surrealism. Completed Volume One of God's Brush.

WE BELIEVE THAT
Inspiration cannot be invented; it comes from God through nature. The true artist works primarily for the God he believes in, secondly for himself, simply doing what he feels he must do.

The artist must learn to allow his hand to do as his soul commands without letting his brain get in the way.

He must live to paint not paint to live. His purpose is to permanently enrich the world.

The Artist is the tool of the God in which he believes; his purpose is to help others see the incredible beauty that is bestowed upon us.

True Artists are the luckiest and richest people alive, having been given the gift of sight and vision; their Art is the sharing of that gift.

ICHOR Gallery