Stuart Coffield

Born in Kinloss, Scotland, in 1953, Stuart Coffield began drawing at the age of six, and sold his first drawing when he was just ten years old. He spent his childhood moving between R.A.F postings with his parents, in Scotland, England, Wales, Germany, and Kenya. Whilst living at the R.A.F bases, he became interested in aircraft and his first subject was a Lancaster Bomber. Stuart Coffield is an entirely self-taught artist. However, he has taken much inspiration from the diverse artwork found on record covers of the 1960s and 1970s. Before launching into his own career as a professional artist and photographer in 1984, he held various jobs, including one with a ceramic design company. He then went on to work for various advertising agencies and multi-national companies, whilst receiving a steady flow of private commissions. Stuart Coffield particularly enjoys painting portraits, motor-racing scenes and aircraft. Whilst away from his studio, he spends time bird watching and scale-model makin