Eric Gaskell is a painter and printmaker who has been active in the creative industries since graduating from art college in 1980 with two scholarships. His work has been exhibited widely in solo and group shows across the UK, Europe, and North America. For Eric, strong draughtsmanship, combined with bold composition and vibrant colour, forms the foundation of his artistic practice.

His recent work explores Greek and Roman mythology as allegorical themes, allowing him to experiment with pattern, composition, and colour. Seascapes are a recurring motif, drawn from a mix of direct observation, memories, and imaginative flights of fancy. Eric specializes in linocut printmaking, a medium he values for its immediacy and textural qualities, though the process often demands weeks of meticulous effort. His work reflects a passion for storytelling through pattern and form, creating compelling and vivid imagery.