Norman Long is a highly acclaimed British artist born in Preston in 1976. He received his BA in Fine Art from Newcastle University and furthered his studies at the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Art, where he was awarded a scholarship for postgraduate study in 2008.Long has built a distinguished reputation as a portraitist and figurative painter, with his work frequently featured in prestigious exhibitions such as the BP Portrait Award and the Royal Society of Portrait Painters. He was notably awarded the coveted de Laszlo Award for his portrait of his father, Walter Long. While known for his evocative figure compositions depicting people in everyday settings like cafés and on the street, Long is a versatile painter, equally proficient in still life and landscape. His light-filled oil paintings are characterised by a love for colour and a sensuous paint surface, capturing vibrant cityscapes and the subtle relationships between people in public spaces. He is an enthusiastic member of The Northern Boys outdoor painting group, often working en plein air. Norman Long's paintings often carry a mysterious sense of an unfolding story, leaving the viewer to complete the narrative. His ability to transform mundane interactions into captivating and vivid scenes, capturing fleeting moments and the essence of daily life, makes his work truly unique. He has exhibited extensively in the UK and the US, holding countless solo shows and exhibiting with organisations such as the New English Art Club and the Royal Institute of Oil Painters. Long is also the author of a popular book on oil painting technique and a trustee of the Manchester Academy of Fine Art.