Noel Bensted Artist

Noel Bensted 2010

Noel continues to display the vitality of his paintings as he selects his subjects from a wide range of subjects from a wide range of sources, Cuba, the boxing ring, the dance studio and urban life of young people.




He is fearless in his approach to the canvas, not allowing himself to be intimidated by architectural interiors and complex grouping of models, nor is he tempted to take the easy route when depicting the human figure. Noel relishes the challenge of a complex yet powerful pose; this can be seen from his accomplished painting Ballerina Stretching.



His paintings are known for their sensuous nature, yet he achieves from a practical and straightforward approach. His is solidly grounded, he constantly works from life, which by its very nature enables him to develop and renew his visual and practical resources.

The exuberance of his paintings does not rely on a vibrant colour palette, but on a determination to allow his painterly abilities to be liberated, and not confine to clichéd imagery and presentation.



Noel Bensted is a young artist who we feel confident is going to establish himself as a leading British figurative artist in the coming years.

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