Portraits of Northampton . . .

Sam Wadsworth, an exciting young painter, will be showing a new body of work created for this solo gallery show.

Celebrating the beauty of Northampton in its buildings and parks, people and places, Sam has created a new collection of 'Portraits of Northampton'.

 Featuring famous buildings and famous people, these vibrant contemporary paintings will be on display within one of Northampton's most important historic houses.

 The new works include the famous (or infamous) Lift Tower; the grandeur of All Saints Church and a portrait of one of Northampton's new famous sons, Matt Smith.

All together these paintings and prints make a cohesive collection celebrating Northampton as it is now.

Sam was born in Cheltenham and moved to Northampton to study fine at the University. He studied at the Prince's Drawing School, London and later taught at the Northampton School for Boys.

He is a regular exhibitor with the Royal Society of Portrait Painters in London.

Sam is a successful and award-winning portrait painter. He continues to live and work in Northampton. 

Sam Wadsworth: A View opens on Saturday 24th July and runs until Sunday 10th October 2010. Entry is free. Most of the works are for sale.

 www.samwadsworth.co.uk

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