Chris Ashworth (artist)
Chris Ashworth is a British artist known for his intricate and detailed landscape paintings. His work often focuses on the natural world, particularly the coastlines and rural areas of the United Kingdom. Ashworth's paintings are characterized by their realism, use of light and shadow, and meticulous attention to detail. He employs traditional painting techniques, often working in oils to achieve a rich and textured surface.
Ashworth's artistic process involves extensive observation and study of his chosen subjects. He frequently creates plein air sketches and photographs to inform his studio work. His paintings aim to capture the atmosphere and essence of a particular place and time.
His work has been exhibited in galleries throughout the UK and internationally, and is held in private and public collections. Ashworth is considered a contemporary representational painter with a strong emphasis on traditional skills and techniques. He is frequently included in exhibitions focusing on landscape painting and contemporary realism.