About Me
Originally from Yorkshire I moved to Bristol in 1985 and having completed a Foundation Art Course in the city I went on to study Graphic Design at Salisbury Collage Of Art. I’ve worked for design agencies in the Bristol area and became Creative Director in a large Bristol agency in 1997. Since 2007 I’ve run my own agency, Frank Brands, specialising mainly in packaging design for many National and International household names.
As for my paintings I work in watercolours and have developed a strong recognisable style with the main focus of my work being urban and rural landscapes from the Bristol area with a few from travels over the years thrown in.
I’ve completed many commissions so if you have a favourite scene you want capturing please get in touch via my email.
I run workshops for groups and individuals and can tailor the content to the artists experience and particular areas of interest.
I’m Chairman of the BS9 Arts Trail which takes place every June in Stoke Bishop in Bristol.
Exhibitions
Arcadia Gallery, Taunton Somerset - Dec 22 - May 2023
Red Monkey, Redland, Bristol - Sept - Oct 2023
Prema Gallery, Uley Gloucestershire - Nov - Dec 2023
West Bristol Arts Trail, Clifton, Bristol - 2016 to 2024
BS9 Arts Trail, Stoke Bishop, Bristol - 2021 to 2025
Royal West Of England Acadamy, FRWA Open Exhibition - 2024
Huw Richard Evans Gallery, Clifton, Bristol - July 2024
Bocabar, Bristol - July 2024
Workshops
Stoke Bishop Village Hall, Bristol - Feb 24
Stoke Bishop Village Hall, Bristol - Sept 24
Clifton College, Bristol - Oct 24
Stoke Bishop Village Hall, Bristol - Feb 25
Stoke Bishop Village Hall, Bristol - Sept 25 BOOK HERE
Purchasing My Work
If you are interested in buying any of my work please contact me via my email address and we can arrange the details including postage and packing depending on your location. If you live in the Bristol area you are more than welcome to pick up the paintings in person.
I can take payment via PayPal or bank transfer