Helen J Simmonds

28/11/1962, Watford, Hertfordshire, UK. Studied sculpture at Bath Academy of Art, B.A.Hons 1985. Has been painting full time since 2001, influences- spanish and dutch still life painting, Chardin, William Nicholson, Morandi. Her paintings vary in size from small 'alla prima' works, usually about 8" by 10", to larger works up to 35" by 44". She paints from life using natural light only (a difficult yet wonderful challenge)

B.A. Honours Bath Academy of Art 1985
Awards - Gains Trust travel scholarship
Royal West Of England Friends Prize 2011
Exhibits regularly in the West Country, Bristol and London.

March 25th 2012 Solo exhibition at Alexander Gallery, Bristol.
Lynn Painter Stainers Prize. Mall Galleries, London March 28th 2012