ABOUT

I’m Carl Gaffney, a self-taught charcoal artist based in the North West of England.

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I've loved drawing since I was young, but it wasn't until later in life that I began developing a style that really felt like my own. I love charcoal as a medium; the ability to create rich, dark blacks and yet also produce very fine and delicate details.

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I would describe my work as contemporary realism. I create very realistic drawings, but I don't just replicate what I see. I try to create art that tells a story, whether that is literal or open to interpretation.​​

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​My work is a way of processing emotion, and each piece draws on my own experience and the world around me. I hope you find something in it that feels like yours.​​​

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E X H I B I T I O N S
2025 · ING Discerning Eye, Mall Galleries, London
2025 · Dry Lines, The Gallery, Holt, Norfolk
2023 · Enigma, The Gallery, Holt, Norfolk​

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S E L E C T I O N S
2020-24 · Visual Art Open: finalist (2020), shortlisted (2024)
2023-24 · Visual Artists Association: longlisted (2023 & 2024)
2023 · Selected artist, Liverpool Art Fair​

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Thank you for visiting my website and taking the time to explore my art. For enquiries about originals, editions or exhibitions, get in touch. Commissions are limited, and details are [here].​​​

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