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ian dawber english artist
I invite you to experience my passion for art through an extensive portfolio showcasing portraits, landscapes, still lifes,
and abstract works that reflect
my journey and creativity.
"Ian's got this magical touch were he puts
down very little but it says so much"
Tai-Shan Schierenberg - PAOTY 2025

about me
Ian Dawber FSIAD
I am an elected member of the ‘Society of Illustrators, Artist and Designers’ attaining Fellow Membership. My paintings have been exhibited in ‘The Stockport Open’ 2018/2019, ‘WCAF Open Exhibition’, SAG 2018/19/20/21 Annual Exhibition, ‘Wigan Open 2018’, ‘Liverpool Art Fair 2019’, ‘TALP Open Art Exhibition 2019’ and ‘The Royal Glasgow Institute of the Fine Arts Exhibition 2020 ‘Embody without Burden’, ‘Die Gedanken Sind Frei’ a 2020, ‘Manchester 2021’ (Deansgate Gallery Manchester), The Royal Cambrian Academy Open Exhibitions 2022/24 where two of my paintings achieved ‘Highly Commended’.
In 2025 I was a contestant on Sky Arts ‘Portrait Artist of the Year’ and my painting of Kyla Harris made the shortlist of three to go into the semi finals.
my portfolio
Welcome to my portfolio. Here you’ll find a selection of my work - if you are interested in purchasing any original paintings or prints in the portfolio please contact me for availability and price.















