Girl with a pearl earring study by Brian Gibson in Newcastle upon Tyne

I am a fine artist living in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. I work in oils, Acrylics, Charcoal and White chalk and Graphite in a variety of subjects including Portraits, Wildlife, Pet portraits, Landscapes and still life. My artistic style is Realism and draw a lot of inspiration from the old masters especially Caravaggio and Rembrandt and the use of strong lighting and Chiaroscuro. I have had a passion for art from an early age and am entirely self taught.