In 2018 Hugh Beattie became the British Army's only Influence Artist, creating art on any subject in any medium required by the Army. He is also an established portrait painter, landscape artist and illustrator.
Hugh Beattie is an artist with a studio near Colchester who draws and paints nationally and globally. His painting tours have included Bosnia, Rome, India, Helmand and Estonia. Hugh has produced many works from life. He has won prizes for his military art and in between commissions, he also enjoys working on historic picturesque oils for exhibitions.
Hugh has recently completed a commission for Colchester Town Hall to celebrate Colchester's return to City status since the fall of the Roman Empire 410AD. This painting was unveiled in February 2024. He is also working on a new collection of historical views using reenactment models that will be exhibited on tour over the next few years.
Family portraits and commissions of all kinds are encouraged. Do make an appointment to visit his studio. Text 07973123408