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Darren Baker (b.1976)

Born in Yorkhire, Darren Baker has become one of the UK’s most collectable artists since his remarkable portrait of the Queen was unveiled by Princess Anne at Westminster Abbey in 2011. Darren has painted Prime Ministers, Royalty and the sporting elite, and his celebrated works hang in collections from 10 Downing Street and the House of Lords to St James’s Palace. His oil paintings and charcoals have attracted critical and popular acclaim – the Sunday Times described his work as ‘thrilling’ and ‘virtuosic’ – and his paintings are increasingly sought after by art collectors from the UK, Europe, the USA and Japan. He won the Fine Art Trade Guild Award for ‘Best Artist’ in 2010 and was also one of the Official Artists to the London 2012 Olympic Games.

Baker is also a keen supporter and fundraiser for the Prince’s Trust. He has worked closely with the charity and has been personally thanked by the Prince of Wales for his ongoing contribution to the success of many major projects.