Tony Munns

By way of background, I am a Graphic Designer and Creative Director who has worked for many household names in agencies and in in-house studios for nearly 40 years.

Whilst I've always had to use drawing skills, it's only fairly recently that I have the opportunity to spend more time painting. I like to make my pictures look 'finished' but not too photo-realistic, and for each one (whenever possible) to tell a story rather than simply show a scene. I also like to use dry brushing in certain places to add a more sketchy quality - the original canvasses have very few ridges or bumps as I don't use thick layers of paint or broad brush strokes. As well as new one off canvases I am also currently working on a series called 'Fred and Joan'. These paintings tell the story of an elderly couple's retirement to the coast, and how they spend their days reminiscing and enjoying the seaside.

In 2019 I appeared as a shortlisted artist on Sky Arts 'Landscape Artist of the Year' , painting Smeaton's Tower in Plymouth. Although I did not progress beyond the heats it was a great experience and one that I'll try to repeatin future years.

I live in Linconshire, UK with my wife Rachel and our dog Molly. I look forward to building a collection of seascapes and other works over the coming months and years. I am happy to accept commissions through this website - please contact Zatista for more information.

BA(Hons) Graphic Design

Self-taught fine artist

Shortlisted Artist Heat 1 Sky Arts Landscape Artist of the Year 2019

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Solo Exhibition Willoughby Gallery June/July 2023

I am inspired by natural beauty and enjoy stormy weather as much as I like the sun. I find it remarkable how much a landscape can change depending on the season, the weather and the time of day. I try to incorporate many different moods into my works and vary the subject matter and the 'atmosphere' that I'm trying to create.

Although I don't follow or try to emulate a particular artist or style, I like the looseness and observational skill of the Impressionists.

seascapes, coast, waves, nautical, rain, beach