Charles Hardaker (1934-2025) was an exceptional artist of International standing. He trained in the West Midlands at Birmingham College of Art and Crafts and the Royal College of Art. He spent most of his working life as an artist living and working in London.

He was a member of the New English Art Club (NEAC) from 1969 and also a member of the Royal Society of British Artists (RBA). He took his membership of both very seriously and was dedicated to providing paintings for them each year.

Charles Hardaker contemporary paintings are in many important art collections. These include: the permanent collections of The Tate Art Gallery; the Guildhall of London, the GLC; the Institute of Civil Engineers; The National Library of Wales; and numerous private British art collections and overseas including USA, Canada, Japan and Greece.

Charles Hardaker contemporary paintings typically feature landscapes, still life, portraits and philosophical/ scriptural subjects. More recently Hardaker has been fascinated by the effect of light, shade and colour in a series of internal architectural paintings of his beloved art studio.

Major art commissions undertaken by Charles Hardaker include paintings of: the BP Oil Terminal Sullom Voe; the Kielder Reservoir for Northumbria Water; murals for the Howard Hotel, London; the building of the Channel Tunnel for Eurotunnel; two cycles of paintings based on Seven Days of Genesis (7 works) and The Gospel of Thomas (11 works) for Townley Hall, Ireland; also numerous portraits. He has also been engaged in painting murals, at a country house Oxfordshire.

Charles Hardaker had several solo art exhibitions in the USA and at British Art galleries and was been the recipient of many art awards. This included winning the coveted di Laszlo art medal in 2005 at the Royal Society of British Artists. Hardaker had also been a finalist three times in the prestigious Hunting British Art prizes.

Red Rag Gallery in Stow (Cotwolds) became his main commercial art gallery with paintings on exhibition continuously for over 20 years.

Welcome to the Red Rag British Art page for Still Life paintings. Here you will find an outstanding collection of fine contemporary Still Life paintings from leading present day artists. At Red Rag British Art Gallery we offer a great choice of British art and in particularly Still Life paintings. We represent young artists and artists of International standing known for their Still Life British art works.

Still Life subjects have fascinated artists for centuries. Todays artists at Red Rag British Art Gallery carry on the rich tradition of Still Life painting creating art works for current and future generations to enjoy. To see details on availability, price and dimensions of each contemporary painting simply click the individual piece of British art.

All Still Life paintings at Red Rag British Art Gallery are sourced directly from the British art studio of each artist. This guarantees the authenticity of every Still Life painting sold by Red Rag British Art Gallery and also ensures all Still Life paintings offer great value for money.

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