Ian Rawling

Ian gets inspiration from a number of sources, but mainly from people and situations he sees around him. The subtle use of humour in his paintings is something he finds essential. "I like to make people smile", he says.  His bold compositions owe a lot to techniques such as repetition and strong patterns, while a sparing use of colour helps to emphasise the contrasts. Ian works from his studio in Sheffield where he lives with his partner and their two young boys.