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Update 29 May 2025: My new series of Qty 6 monochrome military aviation miniature paintings are now listed. All are painted on smooth black leather. I have also adjusted my shipping profiles; due to excessive cost/admin demands on sole traders/artists such as myself it makes processing and shipping to overseas no longer practicable.

My ongoing local art installation in Hereford continues to be very popular. Should you purchase one of my artworks here on Artfinder and if it is there I will go and collect the next working day. This may mean a slight delay in shipping, but only by a day or so. I will keep you informed.

I am still very busy with art commissions direct to customers I'll add new art for sale here as soon as I can. If you like the style and wide variety of art that I do and want something specific and unique I do take commissions through Artfinder for UK customers. Turnaround is usually within 28 days.

Due to the additional administrative burden of the EU GPSR and PPWR I will no longer be selling to the EU, sorry folks but the administrative and cost burden on a sole trading artist makes it no longer viable.

If you are in the USA, the current tariff uncertainty may cause delays or increased customs duty costs, contact me through Artfinder if you are seriously interested.

About me

I am a portraiture and fine art artist, full-time since 2013 and specialising in painting on leather although I can and do occasionally use traditional media. My subjects do vary - it keeps me on my toes and new challenges are a good thing.

*Please be aware that some of my listings here may be taken offline at short notice due to them being away from my studio at exhibition, in a local gallery or have been purchased via my website.*

Leather art: Many of my artworks here are painted in the medium of leather, this art is challenging to work with but the properties of each hide gives an aesthetic that will never, in my experience, be matched by paper or canvas. I have developed a technique that starts with digital technology in the preparation of each composition to the technical aspect of selecting, treating and preparing the stock upholstery-quality hides I use and then final presentation and framing/mounting. The specialised leather painting process does provide a vibrant and robust paint finish that complements the original colour and texture of the leather. Glass is not used to protect my leather artwork so there is none of the reflections from glazing.

My leather art can be touched, caressed and even worn as art clothing.

I am a professional Engineer and have developed a style and technique that ensures my leather art is robust and is resistant to agents such as petrol, oil and strong detergents.

Other traditional media
I also create artwork on canvas and panel - it very much depends on the subject using such media as oil, acrylics and graphite pencil. I do take commissions in these media if you prefer.

My work has a realistic style and usually adapted with some artistic license from one or a series of photograph references.

Commissions
I do take on art commissions covering all of the subjects, styles and media that you can see here on my gallery on Artfinder. The most popular are pets, portraits and cars.

Please visit my website and follow my social media profiles for details and more regular updates including details of new art, work in progress, exhibitions and galleries that stock some of my work.

Shipping

UK shipping is by Royal Mail. Smaller items go by Special Delivery 1pm next working day. Larger items either by DHL or Parcel Force dependant on size, weight and value.

I have paused overseas shipping due to the overburdening admin, taxes and other tariffs have on a sole trader as myself.

Studio collection from here in Hereford is welcome.

For International locations, please message me through the Artfinder system so I can provide a custom quote to meet your needs. I want to ensure buyers have full visibility of costs and I want to provide you a safe, fast and reliable service.

Please call back again soon :-).

Kind Regards

Karl

Karl Hamilton-Cox

Artworks by Karl Hamilton-Cox

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King Henry V - Olivier by Karl Hamilton-Cox

Acrylic painting

King Henry V - Olivier crown less by Karl Hamilton-Cox

Acrylic painting

Model decoupage: Motorhead 'Bomber' by Karl Hamilton-Cox

Collage

Model Collage: Iron Maiden Spitfire by Karl Hamilton-Cox

Collage

Bite Me by Karl Hamilton-Cox

Acrylic painting

Elephants Homeward Bound by Karl Hamilton-Cox

Acrylic painting

Swooping Owl by Karl Hamilton-Cox

Acrylic painting

Golden Eagle drawing by Karl Hamilton-Cox

Pencil drawing

Special Air Service: David Stirling by Karl Hamilton-Cox

Oil painting

Cold War Interceptor by Karl Hamilton-Cox

Acrylic painting

Model Collage: Spitfire Mk.Vb by Karl Hamilton-Cox

Collage

Model Collage: Hawker Hurricane by Karl Hamilton-Cox

Collage