John Hammond

John Hammond was born in 1961 and graduated from Bath Academy of Art at age 22 after earning a degree from Wimbledon Art College. While he initially focused on watercolor painting early in his career, he later evolved to working in acrylics and has successfully interpreted his exacting imagery into serigraphy. Hammond paints landscapes, seascapes, and cityscapes, responding to his environment with genuine enthusiasm.
He is celebrated for the remarkable luminosity in his work, which comes from his use of rich glazes and the building up of the painting surface through a technique known as impasto. His work is grounded in realism and demonstrates exceptional skill as a draftsman, yet his imagery presents a remarkable mood and powerful sense of drama that allows viewers to marvel at his interpretation of beautiful scenes. His works have been described as painterly celebrations of luminosity and color.
Working from his Wiltshire-based studio, Hammond travels widely for inspiration. He has been featured in numerous exhibitions and publications over the years, building a significant presence in private and corporate collections. His exhibitions include showings with the Bath Society of Artists and the Royal Institute of Oil Painters at Mall Galleries in London. Notable achievements include winning first prize for water-based medium at the 1997 Otter Valley Open Exhibition. Hammond is represented by Park West Gallery.