British artist Douglas Gray (born 1965) has been working as an oil painter in the fine art world since 2004, after a successful career in illustration.

Working in a figurative, painterly style, Douglas Gray captures the light upon his subject matter with a refined and expert hand. This impressionistic application of paint lends itself beautifully to both his bustling cafe scene paintings with figures aplenty and his more quiet, contemplative, city scene artworks which often feature iconic landmarks and buildings.

Harnessing the play of morning light across a stone building, whilst the first of the idling tourists awaken to discover a new city, or masterfully depicting the warm glow of a late night eatery as it lights up the expressions of a romantic couple dining, Douglas Gray’s paintings are full of ambience and narrative.

Paintings intended to evoke joy and memories, it’s easy to see why so many connect with his artwork so immediately and fully.