Chisholm Gallery

Sommers, Michael Pirrett

British Contemporary

Artist and horseman, Michael Pirrett Sommers, lives and works in the Lincolnshire Wolds, England, with his American wife. He paints solely in oils and his works include portraiture, figure and equestrian. His paintings of horses are becoming increasingly popular and he has painted for horse owners home and abroad. In May 2011 he embarked on a new series of oil paintings entitled ‘A Tribute in Oils to Horses at War’.  He now rides at public historical events with a re-enactment cavalry unit attached to the American Civil War Society in the United Kingdom, and is a member of the Society of Equestrian Artists.

In the 1960’s Michael studied art and design at the old Grimsby School of Art. He then worked in advertising and graphic design and other occupations until the mid-1980’s when he began to paint more frequently and tutor aspiring amateurs. Over the years his work has been featured in regional and national magazines, including England’s Equestrian and Ireland’s Equestrian (2005/6).

For Michael, working at the easel is a private affair and, despite having paintings with collectors in Europe, New Zealand, Dubai, America and Australia, for years he fought against exhibiting his work until persuaded to do so between 1996 and 2000, during which time he won three coveted oil painting awards.

Framing is bespoke, hand-coloured to complement the painting.

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