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.

Nick Grove Artist in his studio with Monty Dog.

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