Yorkshire artist Tony Swaby

: Paintings of Paris, Paintings of Yorkshire Landscapes, Paintings of People, Paintings of Flowers

: High resolution Art / Paintings available for download. 

Welcome to my online gallery. Art isn't something that's held in particularly high regard in Yorkshire. The phrase "it's not a proper job" rings out in many Yorkshire homes as children tell their parents they want to become an artist. Despite this there are some very famous Yorkshire Artists, David Hockney and Ashley Jackson, for example, who have achieved world wide success with their art.

Personally I've always felt I had to hide the fact that I was an artist. I took a more commercial route at Art College to study graphic design. A common thing if you look at other artists of my era.

But now I'm proud to admit it, I'm an Artist, and I'm from Yorkshire, and yes it is a proper job.

When I look at my life, Painting, Art and creativity is at the foundation of everything I do and have done. It may manifest itself in many ways, but I have the attitude and soul of an Artist.

I've drawn and painted all my life and regard what I do as a very precious gift. I strive to capture moments, emotive capsules in time. To me it’s about light and shapes, and seeing something with a fresh eye.

To create an image that captures an essence is an incredible feeling. It's not a process, it's not controlled, it just happens...to me, that's art.



Enjoy the site.