Can I visit your studio to view original paintings? 

Visits are by appointment only, please use the contact form to arrange a suitable day/time. 

Do you take commissions?

I do not take commissions at the present time.

How did you become an artist?

I am a self-taught artist who began painting over 20 years ago as a way of dealing with a series of challenging life events. Because i had no formal art education, it was difficult to find opportunities so i began making my own opportunities and built an art studio in a former cotton Mill in my home town Mossley. I was lucky to have my work spotted by a researcher which led to my paintings being featured on the BBC One Show, ITV Northwest Tonight, and more recently Sky Arts. 

What prices are your original paintings?

My original paintings start from around £1000, for a smaller to medium piece up to 12,000 + for a large canvas.

Do you ship original art outside the UK?

Yes, my original works are shipped unframed worldwide using DPD fully tracked service. Click for shipping info

Do you sell prints?

I sell a range of Limited Edition Signed Prints online and have recently launched a new range of affordable open-edition gicleé prints. Sign up to my subscribers group for all the latest news on new limited edition print releases. 

Which art mediums do you use?

I prefer to use highly pigmented traditional oils . Over the years i have learned it is better to spend a bit more of good quality paints, as the vibrancy and tonal ranges are so much better. I use Pebeó primer paste as a texture base on my canvas, before applying a quick drying acrylic as the base colour. Then for the final detail it is Michael Harding or Old Holland oils.

Do you visit schools?

Yes, my half day rate for school visits is a flat fee of £375. Please get in touch to discuss your requirements. hello@chriscyprus.com

Do you show work at other galleries?

Here is a current list of galleries where you can view my original works

Do you licence your work for publication? 

For all matters concerning licencing and copyright of my work, I am a registered member of the Design & Artists Copyright Society. DACS is a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to championing, protecting and managing the rights of artists, and maximising their royalties. If you wish to discuss licencing of my work for publication of any kind, please get in touch via hello@chriscyprus.com or contact DACS directly to discuss how to set up a licencing agreement to use my images.