About Cordell Garfield
Northamptonshire based artist and art tutor
Cordell is primarily an oil painter using traditional classical atelier techniques. Portraits and figurative work feature strongly in his art, but if you take a look at his landscapes, you will see the inspiration he finds in the light, colours and shapes he encounters.
As a contemporary painter, Cordell not only embraces the classical techniques of life drawing and painting, but also uses digital media and photographs, along with his imagination, to create his own artistic vision.
Exhibitions
Cordell is President of the Northampton Town and County Art Society, and has exhibited extensively within the county and beyond, notably at the Royal Birmingham Society of Artists (RBSA). His work is held in collections outside the UK and he was awarded the Peoples’ Choice Prize at the Alfred East Gallery, as part of their Open 13 exhibition in 2013. He’s also a regular participant in Northants Open Studios opening up his studio and exhibiting his work.
Upcoming
RBSA Portrait Prize 7 May - 9 June 2024 RBSA Portrait Prize - RBSA
Northants Open Studios Spring Open 2024 Lamport Hall 10th/11th & 17th/18th Feb 2024
Solo Show Yardley Arts Centre
28 October - 29 October 2023
Northants Open Studios Sept 2023
Yardley Arts Centre 9 - 24 Sept 2023
Own Studio 16 - 17 Sept 2023
Lamport Hall 2 - 30 Sept 2023
RBSA Summer Show
RBSA Gallery
15 June - 22 July 2023
Teaching
Cordell teaches art at various locations around Northampton, but most often at Northampton Museum and Art Gallery and Yardley Arts, based in Yardley Hastings in Northamptonshire. Previously, he held workshops at the Alfred East Gallery in Kettering, which he hopes to continue when the gallery reopens. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced painter, you will find Cordell adjusts his teaching to suit you. Plus, it’s a great way to spend a day among like-minded people.
Venues
Northampton Museum and Art Gallery
Yardley Arts in Yardley Hastings, Northamptonshire
Commissions
There’s nothing like having a privately commissioned painting, something that is bespoke to you or the person you are gifting it to. When you commission a portrait, Cordell’s approach is to ensure that this is a truly enjoyable experience for everyone involved. Portrait commissions typically range from head and shoulders to half-length portraits, using both formal and informal poses, depending on the occasion and your personal preference.