Nick Grove is an award-winning artist celebrated for his representational oil paintings of landscapes and figures, all painted from life. Represented by Thompson’s Galleries, his work is highly sought after and collected worldwide.
In addition to being a renowned landscape artist, Nick is a distinguished portrait painter, creating compelling works from life in his Stamford studio. He regularly undertakes commissions for both landscapes and portraits, capturing the essence of his subjects with remarkable skill.
Nick’s artwork has been exhibited at some of the most prestigious venues, including The Royal Society of Portrait Painters, The Royal Society of Marine Artists (where he is a proud member), and The Royal Institute of Oil Painters. He also features regularly in exhibitions at Thompson’s Galleries.
As the founder of Stamford School of Art, Nick is passionate about teaching figurative drawing and painting. He shares his expertise with aspiring artists through private lessons and school-based programs, inspiring the next generation of creatives.

EXHIBITIONS & AWARDS
· 2024
NEW Group Exhibition, ING Discerning Eye, Mall Galleries, London
Group Exhibition, Royal Institute of Oil Painters, Mall Galleries, London
NEW Group Exhibition, ‘Summer Exhibition,’ The Gallery at Green and Stone, Fulham
Group Exhibition, Royal Society of Marine Artists Mall Galleries, London
Group Exhibition, ‘Autumn Exhibition,’ Thompsons’s Gallery, Mayfair
Group Exhibition, ‘Summer Exhibition,’ Chelsea Arts Society, Chelsea
Group Exhibition, ‘Annual Exhibition,’ Thompsons’s Gallery, Aldeburgh
Group Exhibition, ‘Best Of British 4,’ Adrian Hill Fine Art, Stamford
Thompsons Gallery, Mayfair, London
· 2023
Group Exhibition, ‘Christmas Exhibition,’ Thompsons’s Gallery, Aldeburgh
Group Exhibition, Royal Institute of Oil Painters, Mall Galleries
Winner, The Artist Magazine Award, Royal Society of Marine Artists’ Mall Galleries
Group Exhibition, Royal Society of Marine Artists’ Mall Galleries, London
Gallery Exhibition, ‘Autumn Exhibition,’ Thompsons’s Gallery, London
Group Exhibition, ‘Summer Exhibition,’ Chelsea Arts Society, Chelsea
Gallery Exhibition, ‘Annual Exhibition,’ Thompsons’s Gallery, Aldeburgh
Group Exhibition, ‘Best Of British II,’ Adrian Hill Fine Art, Stamford
Solo Exhibition, ‘An Artist’s Journey,’ Thompsons’s Gallery, London
· 2022
Solo Exhibition, The Yarrow Gallery, Oundle
Group Exhibition, Royal Institute of Oil Painters, Mall Galleries, London
Group Exhibition, Royal Society of Marine Artists’ Mall Galleries, London
Affordable Art Fair, London, Thompson’s Gallery
Group Exhibition, ‘Autumn Exhibition,’ Thompsons’s Gallery
Group Exhibition, ‘Glorious,’ Stamford Arts Centre
Gallery Exhibition, ‘Alfresco,’ Gallery Holt
Gallery Exhibition, ‘Best Of British,’ Adrian Hill Fine Art, Stamford
Solo Exhibition, Adrian Hill Fine Art, Stamford
London Art Fair, London, Thompson’s Gallery
Thompsons Gallery, Mayfair, London
Canon Gallery, Oundle
Adrian Hill Fine Art, Stamford
· 2021
Solo Exhibition, Stamford Arts Centre
Group Exhibition, The Buxton Spa Prize (Highly Commended)
Group Exhibition, Figurative Art Now, Mall Galleries, London
Gallery Exhibition, ‘Best Of British,’ Adrian Hill Fine Art, Stamford
Group Exhibition, Royal Society of Marine Artists, Mall Galleries, London
Solo Exhibition, The Yarrow Gallery, Oundle, Peterborough
Group Exhibition, Royal Institute of Oil Painters, Mall Galleries, London
Canon Gallery, Oundle
Adrian Hill Fine Art, Stamford
· 2020
Group Exhibition, The Buxton Spa Prize (Highly Commended)
Solo Exhibition, Stamford Contemporary Arts
Solo Exhibition, The Anteroom, Stamford Arts Centre
Peter Barker Fine Art Gallery, Uppingham
· 2019
Solo Exhibition, The Yarrow Gallery, Oundle, Peterborough
Group Exhibition, Artists & Illustrators Artist of the Year (Finalist)
Group Exhibition, Royal Society of Marine Artists, Mall Galleries, London
Artist-in-Residence, Oundle School, Peterborough
Group Exhibition, Royal Society of Portrait Painters, Mall Galleries, London
Group Exhibition, The Welland Valley Art Society
Group Exhibition, Royal Institute of Oil Painters, Mall Galleries, London
Solo Exhibition, Stamford Contemporary Arts
Peter Barker Fine Art Gallery, Uppingham
· 2018
Royal Society of Marine Artists, Mall Galleries, London
Artist-in-Residence, Oundle School, Peterborough
Peter Barker Fine Art Gallery, Uppingham
· 2017
Summer Show, The Dolby Gallery, Oundle, Peterborough
Group Exhibition, ‘Autumn Show,’ The Dolby Gallery, Oundle, Peterborough