shibori 1997
by ralph freeman
water colour size w 280mm x h 380mm
overall size including frame w 480mm x h 580mm
ralph freeman born in london studied art at harrow school of art and st. martins 1961 - 1965
before solely concentrating on painting in 1983, he worked in several creative industries, including as a musician.
in 1988 he moved to st ives cornwall where he was elected to the newlyn and pewith society of artists. in 1996 he was awarded an arts council tenancy of no 6 porthmeor studios st.ives. he also had a solo exhibition at the tate st.ives.
an accomplished jazz musician, ralph established the st ives jazz club.
in 2012 he moved back to london where he set up his studio.