MICHAEL LILLEY
Michael Lilley is a gifted portrait artist. He has a fascination for intriguing faces. Inspired by his passion for classical drawing, his substantial portfolio conveys a depth of drama and emotion. Working in graphite, he is a master of intricate line and the subtle use of light and shade. Michael loves to uncover a hidden layer in his subjects, maybe sadness or a darker side to their story.
Born and resident in the north east of England, Michael studied life drawing at Newcastle University. His life studies convey movement and meticulous anatomical detail. He was a long-standing member of the North of England Art Club and has been exhibited in a number of shows including the prestigious Hatton Gallery.
His exclusive silkscreen prints raise his art to another level. Working from the original graphite drawing, he uses the finest papers and inks. He hand-pulls each individual colour to build up the image in layers. Each composition is hand-finished and unique. He is currently finalising a new series of solar prints.
He has a varied history of creative interests, ranging from designing and building customised motorcycles to writing poetry and restoring antique furniture.
A selection of Michael’s work is available to buy from these galleries:
artgallery.co.uk/artist/michael_lilley
www.art2arts.co.uk/michael-lilley
https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/LilleyArtStudio