Thanks for taking the time to read my Profile and hope you like my art.

Update 28 November 2024: I will be putting my shop here on Artfinder on holiday from 19th December and reopening it on 2nd January 2025. I am still very busy with art commissions direct to customers so there is little time to create and add new art for sale here on my gallery within Artfinder. If you like the style and wide variety of art that I do and want something specific and unique I do take commissions through Artfinder for UK customers. Turnaround is usually within 28 days.

Due to the additional administrative burden of the EU GPSR and PPWR I will no longer be selling to the EU, sorry folks.

About me

I am a portraiture and fine art artist, full-time since 2013 and specialising in painting on leather although I can and do occasionally use traditional media. My subjects do vary - it keeps me on my toes and new challenges are a good thing.

*Please be aware that some of my listings here may be taken offline at short notice due to them being away from my studio at exhibition, in a local gallery or purchased via my website.*

Leather art Many of my artworks here are painted in the medium of leather, this art is challenging to work with but the properties of each hide gives an aesthetic that will never, in my experience, be matched by paper or canvas. I have developed a technique that starts with digital technology in the preparation of each composition to the technical aspect of selecting, treating and preparing the stock upholstery-quality hides I use and then final presentation and framing. The specialised leather painting process does provide a vibrant and robust paint finish that complements the original colour and texture of the leather. Glass is not used so there is none of the reflections from glazed artwork.

As a part-time sculptor I appreciate how tactile art has a role in engaging its appreciation. My leather art can be touched, caressed and even worn as art clothing.

I am a professional Engineer and have developed a style and technique that ensures my leather art is robust and is resistant to agents such as petrol, oil and strong detergents.

Other traditional media
I also create artwork on canvas and panel - it very much depends on the subject using such media as oil, acrylics and graphite pencil. I do take commissions in these media if you prefer.

My work has a realistic style and usually adapted with some artistic license from one or a series of photograph references. See my website for art not yet here on Artfinder and details of the custom leather jacket painting I do.

Commissions
I do take on art commissions covering all of the subjects, styles and media that you can see here on my gallery on Artfinder. The most popular are pets, portraits and cars.

Please visit my website and follow my social media profiles for details and more regular updates including details of new art, work in progress, exhibitions and galleries that stock some of my work.

Shipping

UK shipping is by Royal Mail. Smaller items go by Special Delivery 1pm next working day. Larger items either by DHL or Parcel Force dependant on size, weight and value.

I am currently reviewing the shipping prices and profiles of my artworks to include the UK the USA and now Canada. I have used DHL for over 10 years to ship art to the USA and have found them to be highly competent with art taking only 5-7 days to arrive!

Studio collection from here in Hereford is welcome.

Overseas orders: please note that due to a wide variety of shipping rates and duty costs I cannot include all eventualities on each listing.

Sales to the EU: Due to the additional administrative burden of the EU GPSR and PPWR I will no longer be selling to the EU. Sorry folks :-(

For other International locations, please message me through the Artfinder system so I can provide a custom quote to meet your needs. I want to ensure buyers have full visibility of costs and I want to provide you a safe, fast and reliable service.

Please call back again soon :-).

Kind Regards

Karl

Karl Hamilton-Cox

Artworks by Karl Hamilton-Cox

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Waiting by Karl Hamilton-Cox

Acrylic painting

Psycho tribute art by Karl Hamilton-Cox

Pastel drawing

Marilyn tribute by Karl Hamilton-Cox

Pastel drawing

Snow Leopard Eyes by Karl Hamilton-Cox

Acrylic painting

Tom: in remembrance by Karl Hamilton-Cox

Acrylic painting

Attitude: Blonde by Karl Hamilton-Cox

Acrylic painting

Large Tiger Eyes by Karl Hamilton-Cox

Acrylic painting

Boots by Karl Hamilton-Cox

Pencil drawing

Marilyn: Prince & the Showgirl by Karl Hamilton-Cox

Acrylic painting

Musing by Karl Hamilton-Cox

Acrylic painting

Black laced boot by Karl Hamilton-Cox

Acrylic painting

Portrait of Neville by Karl Hamilton-Cox

Acrylic painting