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’m Vice Chairman of the West Bristol Arts Trail which takes place every October in Clifton, Bristol. I’m also a member of the organising committee for the BS9 Arts Trail which is 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 2024
Royal West Of England Acadamy, FRWA Open Exhibition - 2024
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