Jeremy King was an English painter and printmaker who specialised in landscape art. After spending nine years teaching art and design, he decided at the age of 34 to dedicate himself full-time to his own art practice. Painting on location across Europe, King created works characterised by fluid linework and muted colour palettes. His preferred "plein air" approach — painting outdoors and on-site — is often associated with Impressionism.
King's landscape paintings and prints offer viewers a glimpse into his travels across Europe, depicting serene pastoral settings in Spain, France, and the United Kingdom. In his 1976 painting St. Ives, Cornwall, he captures the turbulent waters of St. Ives Bay near his home in Cornwall.
Educated at both Lancaster and Macombe Colleges of Art, King began his career as a secondary school art and design teacher. At 34, he transitioned to a full-time career in painting and lithography. Alongside his wife, fellow painter Brenda King, he travelled throughout Europe, painting the landscapes and bodies of water he encountered. His dreamlike style and "plein air" technique have drawn comparisons to the works of Impressionist painters.
King's work has been exhibited globally. The Tate Britain gallery in London currently houses several of his paintings in its collection.
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