Ali Newton Artist/Illustrator

I have been creating since a very young age, but life directed me to a route of architecture, for which I gained a Master's Degree. During my university studies, I attended tutored evening classes in drawing and clay modelling. I spent most of my free time drawing and painting, creating many portrait commissions, and continued with a self-education in fine art. I worked as an architect for over 24 years and became a member of the Society of Architectural Illustrators (SAI) in 2012.

2015 was a turning point for me when I decided to embark on the path of a full-time fine artist. My architectural watercolour paintings have been published in the SAI book ‘Drawing on Architecture’ showing artworks of the best world architectural illustrators in 2012.

My style is impressionistic realism with a touch of expressionism. Although I aim to capture the likeness of a subject with a certain amount of detail, I leave some areas simple, using a variety of brushstrokes leading

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I have been creating since a very young age, but life directed me to a route of architecture, for which I gained a Master's Degree. During my university studies, I attended tutored evening classes in drawing and clay modelling. I spent most of my free time drawing and painting, creating many portrait commissions, and continued with a self-education in fine art. I worked as an architect for over 24 years and became a member of the Society of Architectural Illustrators (SAI) in 2012.

2015 was a turning point for me when I decided to embark on the path of a full-time fine artist. My architectural watercolour paintings have been published in the SAI book ‘Drawing on Architecture’ showing artworks of the best world architectural illustrators in 2012.

My style is impressionistic realism with a touch of expressionism. Although I aim to capture the likeness of a subject with a certain amount of detail, I leave some areas simple, using a variety of brushstrokes leading to abstract shapes, giving the viewer interpretation of what I feel when I paint but also gently directing the viewer’s eye to the intended place.

I get inspired by contrasts in nature, whether it is a contrast in light or a variety of shapes which forms the basis of my artwork. My latest work reflects my passion for nature, especially positive energy from flowers, and human beings and showing that we are ‘One’ and depend on each other. As my work evolves, I am not afraid to experiment and try something new, sometimes it is those happy accidents that become a new element in my artistic expression.