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Terry Jacques. 1996 by Stephen B. Whatley by Stephen B. Whatley

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A portrait of hairdresser Terry Jacques painted from life by expressionist artist Stephen B. Whatley.

The painting (oil on canvas, 30 x 24in/76 x 61cm) was completed in a single sitting of approximately 3 hours at Mr Jacque's London home.

Whatley's portrait tribute of Barack Obama was published in TIME magazine in 2008 ; and his many portrait sitters include TV presenter & director of Flying TV, Sarah Greene; actors, Frances Barber, Elizabeth Dawn MBE, Dame Judi Dench, Susan Hampshire OBE, Alec McCowen CBE, Dame Siân Phillips, Alison Steadman OBE, Julie Walters OBE, Barbara Young, Carol Royle, Maria McErlane, Virginia McKenna, Lana Morris, Nyree Dawn Porter OBE, Finty Williams & Dame Barbara Windsor ; casting director Paul de Freitas; comedienne & writer Jo Brand; actor,comedian & singer Brian Conley; entrepreneur, Ivan Massow; fashion designer, Matthew Williamson; and barrister, Michael Mansfield QC.

The work of Stephen B Whatley is on daily public display at Tower Hill where his commission of 30 paintings for the Tower of London is permanently reproduced through out Tower Hill Underpass that leads to the Tower of London.

The artist's work is in collections worldwide & in public collections including BBC Heritage, The Royal Collection, London Transport Museum, Newman University & Westminster Cathedral. See more at : www.stephenbwhatley.com

HRH The Prince Charles - Tribute to The Longest Serving Prince of Wales. 2017 by Stephen B Whatley by Stephen B. Whatley

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A new portrait of Prince Charles by expressionist artist Stephen B. Whatley; painted in September 2017, as the prince made history becoming the longest serving Prince of Wales, since Edward VII. The painting was inspired by a series of selected recent photographs of the eldest son of HM Queen Elizabeth II ; and the Heir to the Throne.

Whatley's portraits seek to reach a deeper and spiritual essence of his subjects. His portraits of Princes William & Harry, commissioned by American collectors, were published in HELLO magazine in 2008 and 2011; and his portrait tribute of Barack Obama was published in TIME magazine's Person of The Year issue of 2008.

The artist's many portrait sitters in the past 26 years include actors of stage and screen such as Frances Barber, Elizabeth Dawn MBE, Dame Judi Dench, Susan Hampshire OBE, Dame Siân Phillips CBE, Alison Steadman OBE, Dame Julie Walters, Barbara Young, Carol Royle, Maria McErlane, Virginia McKenna OBE, Lana Morris, Nyree Dawn Porter OBE, Finty Williams & Dame Barbara Windsor; TV presenter Sarah Greene; comedienne & writer Jo Brand; actor,comedian & singer Brian Conley; Veuve Cliquot Businesswoman of the Year, Patsy Bloom; entrepreneur, Ivan Massow; fashion designer, Matthew Williamson; and barrister, Michael Mansfield QC.

The Royal theme has played a major part in two high profile commissions of Stephen B. Whatley's work. In 1999 The Royal Collection commissioned to paint two views of Buckingham Palace - an exterior and interior, both painted on location at the Palace - which were reproduced on London Underground posters in 1999 and 2000.

Then in 2000 he was commissioned to paint a series of 30 paintings for the Tower of London - all of which are permanently reproduced outside Tower Hill Station, throughout Tower Hill Underpass, as a permanent vibrant art exhibit welcoming visitors to the Tower of London.

In 2004 Stephen B. Whatley was presented to HM Queen Elizabeth II and HRH The Duke of Edinburgh at a reception at the Tower of London, in recognition of his work.

Oil on canvas

30 x 24in/76 x 61cm

www.stephenbwhatley.com

Alison Steadman 1992 by Stephen B. Whatley by Stephen B. Whatley

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British actress of stage, television and film, Alison Steadman in a portrait painted from life by expressionist artist Stephen B. Whatley.

The actress sat for Whatley in November 1992, hours before performing on stage in the West End of London. The oil painting was completed in the single sitting of approximately 3 hours that the artist requires to complete a portrait from life; to capture the essence of his subject.

The work of Stephen B. Whatley is on daily public display at Tower Hill where his commission of 30 paintings for the Tower of London is permanently reproduced through out Tower Hill Underpass that leads to the Tower of London.

The artist's work is in collections worldwide & in public collections including BBC Heritage, The Royal Collection, London Transport Museum & Westminster Cathedral. His portrait tribute of Barack Obama was published in TIME magazine in 2008.

Stephen B Whatley's many portrait sitters, over the last 25 years include: actors Alec McCowen CBE and Sir Ian McKellen; TV presenter Sarah Greene; actresses, Frances Barber, Elizabeth Dawn MBE, Dame Judi Dench, Susan Hampshire OBE, Siân Phillips CBE, Julie Walters OBE, Barbara Young, Carol Royle, Maria McErlane, Virginia McKenna, Lana Morris, Nyree Dawn Porter OBE, Finty Williams & Barbara Windsor MBE; art collector Christopher Bowles; casting director Paul de Freitas; comedienne & writer Jo Brand; entrepreneur, Ivan Massow; veteran politicians, Tony Benn and Barbara Castle; and barrister, Michael Mansfield QC.

Oil on canvas

30 x 24in/76 x 61cm

Collection of Ms Steadman, London, UK

www.stephenbwhatley.com

Artist Stephen B Whatley Today: Profile August 2013 by Stephen B. Whatley

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Expressionist painter Stephen B Whatley photographed yesterday in London, near his 2011 oil painting, "6th Avenue, NYC"; reflecting his love of the USA.

Stephen B Whatley was born in London in 1965 and studied at the Ipswich School of Art (1981-1983) and Norwich School of Art (1983-1986; qualifying with a BA (Hons) in Fine Art - Painting) and the University of London, Institute of Education (1986-1987;qualifying with a PGCE in Art & design) From 1990 -2000, alongside his profession as artist, he taught part-time as Lecturer of Portraiture at Kensington & Chelsea College, London.

The artist’s Expressionist oil paintings are in numerous private collections in Denmark, England, Germany, Hong Kong, Ireland, Japan, Malaysia, Scotland, South Africa, Spain, U.S.A. & Wales; and in public collections, including the BBC, Historic Royal Palaces, the London Transport Museum, the Royal Collection, Taylor Woodrow Property Company Ltd, The Pool of London Partnership & the Carrolton School of The Sacred Heart, Miami, USA.

The subjects of Stephen B Whatley range from landscapes and cityscapes ( most recently inspired by his 2010 visit to New York )- often painted on location; portraits that he often paints from life in a single sitting, Still-Life works & iconic Catholic tribute paintings.

Since 1988, Stephen B Whatley’s work has been shown in solo exhibitions including exhibitions at London's National Theatre & Westminster Cathedral; and in group exhibitions - including the ICA & London's International Fine Art & Antiques Fair at Olympia.

The work of Stephen B Whatley has been the subject of features in The Guardian, Guardian Weekend magazine, HELLO! magazine, MAJESTY magazine, Metro London, The New York Times, The Sunday Express, The Daily Telegraph, The London Times newspaper, TIME magazine & USA TODAY; and major Catholic publications.

Stephen B Whatley’s major commissions include two paintings of Buckingham Palace both painted on location, to promote the Summer Opening of the Palace in 1999 & 2000, via London Underground posters: an exterior view of the Palace for the Royal Collection (which hangs today in Her Majesty‘s London residence, Buckingham Palace); and a painting of the Grand Staircase - now owned by the London Transport Museum.

In 2000, the artist was commissioned to paint a vibrant series of 30 paintings for Her Majesty’s Tower of London - many painted on location in and around the Tower. Since 2001, the entire series of works are permanently reproduced through the public walkway that leads to the Tower of London.

In 2004, Stephen was presented to HM The Queen and HRH The Duke of Edinburgh, at the Tower of London, in recognition of his work.

In 2006 Stephen B Whatley was listed in David Buckman’s dictionary Artists in Britain Since 1945.

In 2008 Stephen’s portrait of Barack Obama was selected, by editors of TIME as one of the most powerful portraits - from over 100,000 images on Flickr - & published in TIME magazine's 'Person of The Year' issue 2008/2009. The portrait is now in the private collection of an American property developer living in London.In 2009, Stephen’s Royal commissions were the subject of a 5-page feature in the January issue of MAJESTY magazine; and in 2011 his tribute to “William & Kate” was published in HELLO!

His portrait tribute of Elizabeth Taylor caught the attention of CNN, which featured it in their posthumous tributes in 2011. In 2012, Whatley's Diamond Jubilee tribute to HM Queen Elizabeth II was exhibited at the Olympia International Fine Art & Antiques Fair, London.In 2013 Stephen donated his tribute painting of ‘Fred Flintstone’ which was auctioned and raised funds for the Joss Searchlight Children’s Cancer Support Charity, at a special London charity art auction hosted by Christies auctioneer Tom Best.

His numerous portrait sitters include: TV presenter Sarah Greene, actors, Frances Barber, Elizabeth Dawn MBE, Dame Judi Dench, Susan Hampshire OBE, Siân Phillips CBE, Alison Steadman OBE, Julie Walters OBE, Barbara Young, Carol Royle, Maria McErlane, Virginia McKenna, Lana Morris, Nyree Dawn Porter OBE, Finty Williams & Barbara Windsor MBE; actors, Barry Foster, Alec McCowen CBE and Sir Ian McKellen; casting director Paul de Freitas; comedienne & writer Jo Brand; actor,comedian & singer Brian Conley; Veuve Cliquot Businesswoman of the Year, Patsy Bloom; financial advisor, Ivan Massow; fashion designer, Matthew Williamson; veteran politicians, Tony Benn MP and Baroness Castle of Blackburn; county court judge, Angus Hamilton; recorder of the Crown Court, Sir Graham Eyre QC and barristers, Christina Gorna and Michael Mansfield QC.

To see the complete New York painting in this photograph : www.flickr.com/photos/stephenbwhatley/5978618142/

More info & links: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stephen_B._Whatley

www.stephenbwhatley.com

Actress Barbara Young with her 2004 portrait and Stephen B Whatley - 2009 by Stephen B. Whatley

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Artist Stephen B Whatley revisits actress Barbara Young at her home; 5 years after painting her portrait, pictured behind them ~ London, UK, January 4 , 2009.

Barbara Young is a prolific British character actress, active in the theatre and on television since 1961. She is best known for her glamorous and striking role as Agrippinilla- the future Emperor Nero's mother - in the 1976 BBC television drama series, "I, Claudius"; written by her acclaimed writer husband, Jack Pulman. The dramatic series also starred actress Sian Phillips CBE, whose portrait Stephen B Whatley painted in 1997.

The effervescent Barbara Young continues to perform on television - most recently in Britain's longest running, most popular soap opera, 'Coronation Street '(in 1981; then through 2007); and in the classic comedy series, set in rural Yorkshire, UK ( where Barbara Young was actually born), ' Last of The Summer Wine', filmed late 2008.

To view Barbara Young's portrait, photographed in her theatrically- decorated garden in London, please click the link:

www.flickr.com/photos/stephenbwhatley/3184866458/

I Claudius (1976) by Susanlenox

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Director : Herbert Wise

Barbara Young (2004) by Stephen B Whatley - pictured London, 2009 by Stephen B. Whatley

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Pictured here in the actress's theatrical garden in London, UK, a portrait in oils of Barbara Young, for which Ms Young sat for artist Stephen B Whatley in 2004.

Barbara Young is a prolific British character actress - most prevelant on stage and television - adept at drama, comedy and singing. Prolifically active on television since 1961, she is best known for her powerful role as Agrippinilla- the future Emperor Nero's mother - in the historical drama series, made by the BBC in 1976, "I, Claudius" - written by Ms Young's late husband, the acclaimed writer, Jack Pulman.

Also starring in this landmark series was actress Sian Phillips CBE; who also had her portrait painted by Stephen B Whatley in 1997. Please click the link to see Ms Phillips with her portrait and the artist:

www.flickr.com/photos/stephenbwhatley/2115699174/in/set-7...

After sitting for this portrait Barbara Young wept tears of joy as she could see a deep likeness to her late musical sister; and poignantly as she posed for the artist, she had been gazing at an ink drawing of her late husband.

Barbara Young 2004

Oil on canvas, 30 x 24in

Collection of Ms Young, London, UK

Actress Barbara Young with artist Stephen B Whatley...& HRH Princess Margaret. London 2007 by Stephen B. Whatley

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British actress of stage and screen Barbara Young visits Stephen B Whatley's 2007 exhibition Hollywood Icons To Royal Gems. Stephen painted the portrait of Barbara Young in 2004; now in her private collection. Ms Young is now a star of Britain's most popular television soap opera, Coronation Street (ITV, 1960-). Featured here are two of Stephen's tributes to HRH The Princess Margaret, Countess of Snowdon (1930-2002) the late glamorous and controversial sister of HM Queen Elizabeth II.

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Summertime Quilt by Clares Place by Clare Horsman

Chase away the winter blues by using bright citrus colours to give this modern quilt a refreshing ‘Summertime’ twist.