Tim Benson - UK
I am committed to working with charities and NGOs to tell the stories of people throughout the world who don’t have a voice.
Painted portraits speak to people in a way that the written word and photography cannot. My exhibitions engage people with important global challenges and build awareness through painting.
AWARDS
2017 The Darlington Crystal Chalice for outstanding service and contribution to the Royal Institute of Oil Painters
2016 ‘Alan Gourley Memorial Award’ for the outstanding work in show – Annual Exhibition, Royal Institute of Oil Painters, Mall Galleries
2013 Elected Vice President of the Royal Institute of Oil Painters
Awarded the ‘Arts Club Charitable Trust Award’, Annual Exhibition, Royal Society of Portrait Painters, Mall Galleries
2011 Elected Full member of the Royal Institute of Oil Painters
Elected Associate of the Royal Institute of Oil Painters
2010 Second prize – Winsor & Newton Young Artist Award, Annual Exhibition, Royal Institute of Oil Painters, Mall Galleries
2004 Third prize, Winsor & Newton Young Artist Award, Annual Exhibition, Royal Institute of Oil Painters, Mall Galleries.