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FINE ART PREVIEW


A PICTURE PAINTS A THOUSAND


BALLET SHOES II


Canvas Edition of 195 Size 11”x 11” FRAMED £295


Darren Baker has become one of the UK’s most collectable artists since his remarkable portrait of the Queen was unveiled by Princess Anne at Westminster Abbey in 2011. Darren has painted Prime Ministers, Royalty and the sporting elite, and his celebrated works hang in collections from 10 Downing Street and the House of Lords to St James’s Palace. His oil paintings and charcoals have attracted critical and popular acclaim - the Sunday Times described his work as “thrilling and virtuosic” - and his paintings are


increasingly sought after by art collectors from the UK, Europe, the USA and Japan. Darren has long been admired for his


portraits of ballet dancers and his spring collection gives us a new slant on this familiar theme. These exquisite images of childhood explore the concepts of grace, youth and innocence within the context of dance in classic Baker style.


WORDS The Quest for Perfection is long awaited hardback book provides a stunning insight into the life and work of one of the UK’s most celebrated young artists. Darren’s extraordinary achievements are reflected in words and pictures, telling the story of his meteoric rise from struggling young painter to portrait artist to the Queen. With over 130 beautifully illustrated pages and some previously unseen artwork this is the ultimate collector’s item for admirers of Darren’s work. He will also be launching a stylish web site www.darrenbaker.co.uk later in the year which will provide up to the minute information on his busy life and fabulous artwork.


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