I'm Keith Hemsley, a UK portrait artist and designer creating original acrylic paintings of musicians, actors and other distinctive figures. Explore my portrait paintings, drawings and creative projects.
From expressive portraits to drawings and design, my work explores people, colour and visual ideas.
Using bold colours, expressive brushwork and dramatic lighting, each painting seeks to capture the personality, presence and unique character of its subject, offering a fresh artistic interpretation of some of our most recognisable cultural figures.
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Exploring the character, beauty and individuality of the human face. From quiet contemplation to bold confidence, the collection celebrates the endless variety of human expression..
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Browse sketches, design work and other creative interests.
View drawings →I enjoy exploring the expressive possibilities of painting and design. This website brings together examples of my artwork and other creative projects. Please browse the galleries to find out more.