Brian Pollard

Colorful painting of a lively garden party with people in bright attire. Hot air balloons fill the blue sky. A mansion is in the background, surrounded by trees, tents, and flowers. The sea is visible with boats and birds in the distance.

About

Brian was born in Walsall in the West Midlands in 1946.

Originally qualifying as a pharmacist, Brian went on to study medicine at Birmingham University. He moved to Plymouth in 1977 with his wife Jane and two young sons, working as a family doctor and as a psychiatrist in the Crisis Intervention service. He retired from clinical practice in 2005.

Having always maintained a keen interest in art, Brian began painting soon after moving to Devon and quickly gained a reputation for his bright and colourful pictures. Exhibitions followed in Plymouth and later in London, two of which were favourably reviewed for the Mail on Sunday by the late art critic Dan Farson.

Brian and his work have featured in several television programmes both in the South West and on national networks.

He is a recipient of “The Pride of Plymouth Award” for his support of local charities and his voluntary work in schools, where he has run art workshops for over 30 years.

Brian continues to live and paint in the South West and is a member of ABNA – The Association of British Naive Artists

Brian is honoured to be a patron of St. Luke’s Hospice, Plymouth, who commissioned him to paint the first elephant for Elmer’s Big Parade, launched in July 2019.

Other commissions include: The National Trust, The Royal Navy, The RNLI, 29 Commando Regiment, BBC – for Paul Martin’s Street Auction, Plymouth City Council, South Hams District Council, Plymouth Herald, Cattewater Harbour Commissioners.

Brian’s Christmas cards have been used by numerous Charities.

Contact: brian.pollard46@btinternet.com

https://www.brianpollard.co.uk

Colorful illustration of a crowd outside Plymouth Argyle F.C. stadium, Home Park. People wear team colors, with hot air balloons and boats in the background. The sky is bright with fluffy clouds and seagulls.
Colorful illustration of a beach scene with diverse people playing and swimming. Hot air balloons and seagulls fill the sky. A blue building is on a distant hill. A large vehicle moves along the sand. The ocean and sky are vivid blue.
Illustration of a snowy winter scene with numerous people ice skating on a rink. A building labeled Tinside is in the background, with colorful houses, a lighthouse, and hot air balloons in the sky. Birds fly against a bright blue sky with clouds.
A colorful painting of a busy beach scene with numerous people enjoying the sand and sea. Hot air balloons and seagulls float in a bright blue sky. Buildings line the shore, including a restaurant and a hire center.
A vibrant painting of a village with houses, a viaduct, a train, and hot air balloons in the sky. Seagulls fly among fluffy clouds, and a bright red sun shines. Flowers are in the foreground, with a serene seaside view visible through the viaduct.
Colorful illustration of a beach scene with numerous people enjoying the sand and sea. Hot air balloons and clouds fill the sky, with a bright sun setting behind charming houses and a bakery labeled Chough Bakery in the background.
A colorful elephant sculpture features a whimsical landscape design. It includes a lighthouse, sailboats, hot air balloons, and numerous small people figures on a green grassy area. The elephants head is adorned with yellow flowers.

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