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the london artist, the art of George Fanshawe
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Born in 1952, George Fanshawe trained at Goldsmith's College from 1971-1974. He spent much of his youth exploring the marshlands next to the River Thames at Erith and many of his landscapes include mist, low-level views through reeds and light on water. In 1972 he lived for a period in Southern Germany and it was here, when chalking on pavements with German art students, that his passion for the use of pastel as a medium was born. He became well known for his haunting use of light and evocative colour in his landscapes. His unique use of fine texture and detail in pastel has led to a style between impressionism and photo-realism. He is one of a small number of British artists to have been accepted for architectural commisions by the New Academy Gallery, Windmill Street, London.
In November 2001 the artist was awarded the FREEDOM OF THE CITY OF LONDON in recognition of his services to London and to childrens' charities through art.
In 2002 he was commisioned by the Greater London Authority to produce a detailed drawing of CITY HALL, prints of which will be presented to visiting overseas dignitaries on behalf of London.
