Chris Dearden

Belfast

Phone +44 (0)28 9086 0542

Chris was born in Halifax, Yorkshire but has been living in Northern Ireland since 1973. Educated at Huddersfield College of Art, he was a textile designer in Bradford and Belfast for 18 years before becoming a full time artist and teacher of landscape in watercolour in 1983. Chris believes in enjoying painting, going with the flow and letting the colour inspire his imagination. His work features in collections worldwide, including BBC, Ulster Television and the private collection of the Prince of Wales. He has exhibited in solo and group shows in Ireland, England and USA.

 

1996 - Laing Competition, Best Picture and Highly Commended
1996 - Best Watercolour, Royal Ulster Academy
1986 - Royal Ulster Academy, Best Painting
1985 - Percy French Competition, Winner
1978 - Queen’s Award for Export