Geoffrey Laurence (American, b.1949) studied at The Byam Shaw (LCAD) London College of Printing (Graphics) St.Martins (BA) New York Academy of Art (MFA cum laude). He currently resides in Santa Fe, New Mexico, formerly for many years in London and NYC and has been drawing and painting the figure since 1965. He works in pastel, charcoal and oil paint and has taught and exhibited in schools, museums and galleries across the USA and in Europe since 1972 and is currently represented by RJD gallery. His work is on permanent display at The Museum of Biblical Art in Dallas, TX. He describes himself as an 'emotionalist' rather than a 'realist' painter and his work primarily focuses on subliminal emotional effect in order that it provokes inner response.
He writes frequently about his individual works on Instagram: #geoffrey_laurence