Benjamin Ralph Healy

Benjamin (b.1988) was born and raised in Plymouth. He spent most of his early years spending time in the outdoors. If it wasn’t by the coast it was on Dartmoor. Family holidays often to the lake district which has given him a keen interest in nature, the environment and outdoor sports. This led him to live in British Columbia, Canada, for two years. It was here that he became even more fascinated with the natural surroundings which shone through in his work and he began drawing detailed mountain ranges and animals. His artwork subjects now include local landmarks and nature. His methods combine modern detailed ink-work inside geometric shapes with water colour. His techniques include stippling, a highly detailed form of shading, along with precise line work. Ben is also a graphic designer which has had a big influence in his use of geometric shapes. These shapes act as small windows to view another part of the piece, which also makes the artwork pop. He uses water colour to add a dramatic splash of vibrancy in an abstract manner to give the piece an added sense of depth. The colour always links to the subject. Now back living in Plymouth he continues to produce originals with local inspiration and has these available as limited edition prints.