Brian Halton

Hello, I'm Brian Halton and for the last 25 years I have lived in the wilds of West Yorkshire, where I have a small, modest studio/gallery.

I find inspiration in most subjects – landscapes, cityscapes, seascapes, sport, animals, etc., but the majority of my work is connected with equestrian and, in particular, horse racing. Commissioned work is a large part of how I make a living, but I also enjoy all aspects of horse racing – the action, jockeys, gallops, stables, head studies, racecourse scenes, etc.

I use a variety of materials, oils, acrylics, watercolour and mixed media, but work primarily in pastel on sanded board.

Pastels suit the way I work – I can get intricate detail or expressive movement, a huge choice of colours, no drying time, no cleaning, will never fade or crack, and, working on a sanded board, they really bite into the surface. They are easy to transport and also photograph brilliantly for future prints.