Paul Treasure

Biography

Paul Treasure is a British painter known for expressive oil paintings that capture the ever-changing spirit of the natural world. His work is defined by movement, texture, and gestural brushwork, bringing each landscape vividly to life—whether inspired by the Cornish coast or the backwaters of Kerala. Light and colour sit at the heart of his practice, and his signature use of the palette knife adds a tangible depth and emotional intensity to each composition.

Born in Gloucestershire in 1961, Paul studied at Cheltenham College of Art before moving to London, where his work gained international recognition. In 1991, he embarked on a year-long journey across Africa, India, Southeast Asia, and Central America, later serving as expedition artist for the first crossing of China’s Taklamakan Desert.

Now based in Hampshire, Paul continues to draw inspiration from his surroundings, including the rivers of the Test Valley and the seascapes of the south coast. Often working from memory, he paints instinctively, allowing emotion and atmosphere to guide the process. His studio is a space of energy and spontaneity, where colour and gesture evolve freely across the canvas.

For Paul Treasure, painting is more than image-making—it is a way of being present with nature.

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