Scottish self-taught artist Vettriano began painting at the age of 21. He paints people, often women or couples in romantic situations. His most famous piece, “The Singing Butler†has made him very wealthy indeed. In fact, he even has an OBE.
“The Singing Butler” by Jack Vettriano
As a child, Vettriano worked hard doing jobs such as cleaning windows and was even kept from school by his dad in order to pick potatoes at one point. Now however, he is one of the more affluent and wealthy artists, having sold many thousands of copies of his art work across the globe. Nowadays, he is reported to make around half a million per year from his print licensing alone, and the famous piece “The singing Butler†fetched £750,000 at an auction at Southeby’s.
“The Temptress” by Jack Vettriano
His pieces have inspired people from around the globe, although critics have always had a few negative words for him. For example, he was accused of plagiarism when he released “The Singing Butler†as the critics claimed that the figures were found to be taken from a book.
More information about Vettriano’s career
The Telegraph report on Jack Vettriano
By the way, I heard he used to work for Redbridge Council!!
Thanks
Vicki
