Sean Cheetham
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About
Artist whose paintings have been included in significant exhibitions including the National Portrait Gallery in London. Primarily a figurative painter, he is known for his ability to draw and paint the human form. He was celebrated for his portrait of artist Chantal Menard. He has earned more than 130,000 followers on his seancheetham Instagram account.
Before Fame
He studied at the College of San Mateo, in California. He earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree with honors from Art Center College of Design, in Pasadena, California.
Trivia
He moved from San Francisco to Los Angeles to pursue his career. He taught art in Rome. He is also interested in knife making and calligraphy. He has seen some of his work appear in international galleries, including the National Portrait Gallery in London. His ability to create accurate shadows and highlights have become one of his signature styles in painting.
Family Life
His mother's side of his family included several artists. He has a son named Gunnar.
Associated With
He is a fan of artists including Caravaggio and Rembrandt.
