Neil Cawthorne SEA

Horses have always played a large part in Neil’s life having ridden and drawn them for as long as he can remember.

In 1971 Neil was commissioned by the Sporting Life to paint Mill Reef and Brigadier Gerard.  Solo exhibitions in the US and London swiftly followed.

In 1979 Neil became one of the founding fathers of the Society of Equestrian Artists, the equivalent of the RA in equestrian art.  A member of the American Academy of Equine Art he has won many prizes  including the President’s Medal at the annual SEA Exhibition at Christies.

Neil has been commissioned annually by Seagram during their sponsorship of the Grand National and for Martell’s inaugural sponsorship.  While much of Neil’s work is taken up with commissions, he still finds the inspiration of the racecourse, training grounds and hunting field as strong as ever, trying to convey the movement, atmosphere and excitement of the occasion in all his paintings.

Paintings in private collections include HRH The Prince of Wales, Paul Mellon, Lord Vestey, Duke of Beaufort, & Lord Harrington