Martyn Burdon

Bedford artist’s portrait of Miles Jupp selected for Royal Society exhibition

A portrait by Bedford artist, Martyn Burden, has been selected for the Royal Society of Portrait Painters' annual show in London. The portrait is of the actor and comedian, Miles Jupp...

Bedford artist’s painting of Sir Lenny Henry shortlisted for BP Portrait Award 2020

Bedford-based artist, Martyn Burdon, has had his painting of Sir Lenny Henry accepted into this year's BP Portrait Award. It's the second time he's been...

Bedford artist, Martyn Burdon unveils new work at London portrait exhibition

Bedford-based artist, Martyn Burdon, is exhibiting his latest work at the Contemporary British Portrait Painters Group show in London this March...

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