Peter Mc Ardle 

He was born in Tynemouth, graduated from the University of Sunderland in 1992 and did Atelier study with painter and poet Jeffrey Johnson in London. Since college he has been a full-time artist with biennial sell-out shows, including Llewellyn Alexander Gallery and Mark Jason Fine Art, Bond Street, London

He has gained a reputation as a contemporary artist treating modern issues, but showing an obvious facility with traditional standards. He has been described as "a top draughtsman with a funky fluid style" (Evening Standard) who "augurs well for the future of British painting" (Art Review).