Inspired by the vintage objects she collects; Jane Winton conjures fanciful characters in a whimsical world that is reminiscent of childhood fairy tales but with a uniquely fresh perspective.

Living in Cornwall, Winton immerses herself in a world of beauty and art where she’s able to build her surroundings, creating narrative around her accumulation of antique treasures. Collaging these found objects, Winton’s paintings emerge as quaint artefacts that intertwine nostalgia and contemporary art.

It’s clear to see Winton’s love for American folk art within the simplistic stylings of her work. The doll like features of her figures evoke further sense of American influence, being akin to Margaret Keane’s big doe-eyed children. The charming characters of her paintings are perfectly placed within manicured gardens often surrounded by creatures drawn in a similarly eccentric fashion.

Whilst her paintings are naive, their charm comes from Winton’s ability to convey symbolism and subtle humour with meticulous design and intricate pattern, drawing in audiences of all ages.

This is the Red Rag British Art Gallery website page for Portrait paintings from leading contemporary artists. Red Rag Gallery has a great collection of contemporary British Art which extends to Portrait paintings. The art of Portrait painting has existed for centuries. Historically, portrait paintings were primarily commissioned by the rich and powerful. More recently portraits are more likely to be of families and colleagues and are commissioned by individuals, governments, corporations, groups and clubs.

Each featured artist in Red Rag British Art Gallery portfolio of contemporary Portrait paintings can be viewed by clicking on the artist name. Information on price, size and availability for portrait paintings can be viewed by clicking on the image of each portrait.

Each contemporary Portrait painting shown on the Red Rag British Art Gallery website has been sourced from the art studio of artist. This guarantees you that the paintings are genuine pieces of contemporary art from the artist.

Red Rag British Art Gallery is open every day for the purchase of British Art and Portraits. For all purchases of contemporary Portrait paintings Red Rag British Art Gallery offer a worldwide art shipment service

Many Red Rag British Art Gallery artists are available to undertake your own portrait commissions. A portrait commission is a special and very personal art piece. It is useful to remember when you commission a portrait that you are engaging in an interpretation of the sitter through the eyes of the artist. Visiting the artist, seeing work 'in the flesh' and talking through details of the portrait commission is all part of the portrait painting process. Portraiture artists at Red Rag include Darren Baker, David Cobley , Simon Davis and Charles Hardaker

To view the Portrait art work of each artist simply click on the artist's name or image. If you would like to purchase or require further information about Red Rag British Art portrait paintings please contact the gallery.