About 

Peter Davis is a prize-winning professional fine artist whose portraits and urban landscapes capture contemporary life. He draws inspiration from the people he meets and the places he visits, and his work reflects today’s societal narratives, including technology addiction, mental health, race and gender. 
 
He has exhibited widely including the John Moores Painting Prize 2020, Britain's foremost contemporary painting competition; the international Aesthetica Art Prize and the Herbert Smith Freehills Portrait Prize 2024 at the National Portrait Gallery, one of the most prestigious portrait painting competitions in the world. His work is held in both public and private collections. 
 
He is an elected member of the Manchester Academy of Fine Arts (MAFA), the Contemporary British Portrait Painters (CBPP) and Castlefield Gallery Associates. 
 
He takes on commissioned portraits and has written a pdf ‘Guide to Commissioning a Portrait’ which he would be happy to send you free of charge - please email [email protected] 
 
In addition to being a practising artist, Peter is also the archivist for MAFA and delivers talks and workshops to groups and schools.