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John Darvill started painting in oils at the age of 6 with his first painting being a still life study. At the age of 15 he painted a celebrated portrait of Sir Winston Churchill that was widely reported in the press. He then went on to university where he studied Architecture. During a long career as an architect he produced paintings, sketches and illustrations in oils, pastels, water colours, pencil and pen & wash.

John retired as a practising Architect as well as a member of the Society of Architectural Illustrators in 2023. He is currently serving the Royal Institute of British Architects on their jury for National and International Architectural Awards, as well as finding time  to creating a wide variety of studies from landscapes, seascapes and rural scenes in various media.

John lives in the Chew Valley in Somerset and works from his studio in East Harptree, near Chew Lake where the rural scenery and charming stone buildings offer unlimited opportunities for beautiful pictures. He is also runs small watercolour painting workshops where people can relax and and discover untapped talent as well as being a visiting tutor to local art groups.

Commissions are welcomed.