"Richard Firth, a 40-year-old father of three from Hull, started work at a butcher’s shop as a Saturday boy aged 13.
But years later, when he delivered a consignment of meat to a marine artist customer in his studio, he was inspired to have a go.
He trained himself with basic paint-by-numbers kits, but soon began selling his own work and was able to quit his day job.
Now his stunning seascapes are sold in some of the most prestigious auction houses across the world, including Christie’s in New York." [Read Full Article]
Published by: Express.co.uk
On: 09/06/11
Website: http://www.express.co.uk
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