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Paul Oz

They say you often learn lessons in life the hard way, yet for Paul Oz his off the cuff remark actually turned out to be the catalyst for becoming the person he went on to become. Professionally-speaking, anyway. While most people might live to regret saying something along the lines of, “I could do that!” (a sentence often finished with, “only better!”), for the – now – critically acclaimed contemporary fine artist, Paul Oz, there was no regrets. The situation we refer to was the time when Oz was browsing art galleries with a view to finding something suitable to hang from the wall of his new des res. And clearly unimpressed with what he saw at the time, alternatively set about creating his own, more personal art. Harnessing the power of a 4-pack of acrylic paints, Oz quickly reminded himself of just how much he had enjoyed throwing himself into painting all manner of stuff as a youngster. At a time and a place (Cambridgeshire) where the young Oz would ape Monet’s style which even gained him recognition/a prize at school.

Oz’s reconnection with his art-loving formative years proceeded to gather momentum, at least during his spare time; and when he wasn’t brand developing software, which was his then calling in life/career. Putting on his debut gallery show back in 2008, Oz captured the hearts and minds of so many folk whose lives were emotionally enriched by what they saw/purchased/commissioned him to do thereafter, that just 2 years later the would-be professional contemporary portrait artist-of-sorts turned his back on the software industry and opted to make a go of his painterly endeavours then and there. And as he readily admits, since 2010, he’s been publicly in demand pretty much around the clock.

Freely admitting he isn’t what you might refer to as a traditionalist in his approach or application to his own art, Oz routinely seeks out raw responses from his critics and fan-base; with visual impact being his compositional driver. Or the ‘wow factor’ as it’s often called, and more specifically, the three ‘E’s’s. That’ll be ‘explosive energy’ and ‘expression’; all of which are clearly conveyed even from the most cursory of glances at his signature works. Choosing to facilitate thick oils for the most part, Oz concedes to getting through a lot of the stuff, which happens when you construct layers of it up to 2cm thick in places. Oz has also started experimenting with homemade neon paints of late too, which once again changes perspectives. On that very note, Oz recalls once been told that his work almost appeared photorealistic from a distance. Only to have it subsequently described as looking like porridge when up close. Some back-handed compliment that is, yet Oz loves it.

If there’s one subject matter which Oz is arguably more keenly associated with today, then it’s one of his pet loves, motorsport. Indeed, as much as 50% of his work tends to be of this graphic ilk, and he particularly enjoys immersing himself in Formula One-themed pictorial pursuits. Think along the visual lines of commissions fulfilled for the likes of the Instituto Ayrton Senna, Jenson Button, Max Chilton, James Hunt’s family, Red Bull, Pirelli, Monster Energy and Jake Humphrey among others and you begin to get a flavour of what Oz is about. In addition to this he’s also partnered with galleries, charitable organisations, leading rights holders and motorsport teams worldwide as he’s sought to make a name for himself in this arena too. This association has brought about creative opportunities with and at the Monaco GP, Singapore GP, Mexico GP, Playboy Club London, Selfridges Oxford St, Harrods, Goodwood Festival of Speed to name drop but a few.

When he’s not actively engaged in F1-derived stuff, the Oz might well be found rediscovering his own youth. The one we touched on above, and which also included movies and inordinate amounts of Lego. Only more pertinently aspects to do with Star Wars and other cinematic stuff Oz grew up with. We say cinematic, but truth be told it was more to do with the fact that it was the only film he had on VHS video back then. Recalling this period further, he vividly remembers his 10th birthday and a trip to the pictures to see the Empire Strikes Back. Fast forward a few decades and today Oz is the (very) proud owner of a life-size Stormtrooper in the hallway of his home. Taking childhood themes and creatively running with them, Oz’s 2015 London show was called, perhaps unsurprisingly, ‘80’s Kid’, and explored this concept to even greater levels, visually focusing on how most of the things he grew up with were systematically loved, played with, broke, idolised or was scared by the presence of. The rest – both before and after – is biographical history, for the record.
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Picture of Lewis - Seven Times World Champion- Lenitcular
Picture of Lewis Portrait '23- Canvas

Lewis Portrait '23- Canvas

£1,485.00
Picture of Lewis Portrait '23

Lewis Portrait '23

£395.00
Picture of King Jack- Canvas

King Jack- Canvas

£1,485.00
Picture of King Jack

King Jack

£395.00
Picture of Heart of Queens

Heart of Queens

£395.00
Picture of Brazilian Lewis - Hand Embellished Canvas

Brazilian Lewis - Hand Embellished Canvas

£1,485.00
Picture of Schumi '94- Hand Embellished Canvas

Schumi '94- Hand Embellished Canvas

£1,485.00
Picture of Vettel- Silvestone '18- Hand Embellished Canvas
Picture of Vettel- Silvestone '18

Vettel- Silvestone '18

£395.00
Picture of Schumi '94

Schumi '94

£395.00
Picture of Brazilian Lewis

Brazilian Lewis

£395.00
Picture of Leclerc '22- Hand Embellished Canvas

Leclerc '22- Hand Embellished Canvas

£1,485.00
Picture of Leclerc '22- Paper

Leclerc '22- Paper

£395.00
Picture of Cav- Hand Embellished Canvas

Cav- Hand Embellished Canvas

£1,485.00
Picture of Cav

Cav

£395.00
Picture of Cliquot- Hand Embellished Canvas

Cliquot- Hand Embellished Canvas

£1,485.00
Picture of Cliquot

Cliquot

£395.00
Picture of Arnie- Hand Embellished Canvas

Arnie- Hand Embellished Canvas

£1,485.00
Picture of Arnie

Arnie

£395.00
Picture of Mexico Lewis- Hand Embellished Canvas

Mexico Lewis- Hand Embellished Canvas

£1,485.00
Picture of Mexico Lewis

Mexico Lewis

£395.00
Picture of Birds Eye View Senna- Hand Embellished Canvas
Picture of Birds Eye View Senna

Birds Eye View Senna

£395.00
Picture of R2D2- Hand Embellished Canvas

R2D2- Hand Embellished Canvas

£1,485.00
Picture of Alan the Pheasant- Hand Embellished Canvas

Alan the Pheasant- Hand Embellished Canvas

£1,485.00
Picture of Alan the Pheasant

Alan the Pheasant

£395.00
Picture of Marmite- Hand Embellished Canvas

Marmite- Hand Embellished Canvas

£1,485.00
Picture of Marmite

Marmite

£395.00
Picture of The Little Tramp

The Little Tramp

£3,650.00
Picture of Imperfection is Beauty

Imperfection is Beauty

£3,650.00
Picture of Faith

Faith

£3,650.00
Picture of No Idols

No Idols

£3,650.00
Picture of I Love You

I Love You

£3,650.00
Picture of I Know

I Know

£3,650.00
Picture of Bling

Bling

£3,650.00
Picture of Last Lid

Last Lid

£395.00
Picture of Pink for Papa- Hand Embellished Canvas

Pink for Papa- Hand Embellished Canvas

£1,485.00
Picture of Pink for Papa

Pink for Papa

£395.00
Picture of The Journey- Hand Embellished Canvas

The Journey- Hand Embellished Canvas

£2,175.00
Picture of The Journey

The Journey

£500.00
Picture of Jenson 2016- Hand Embellished Canvas

Jenson 2016- Hand Embellished Canvas

£1,485.00
Picture of Jenson 2016

Jenson 2016

£395.00
Picture of The Astronaut

The Astronaut

£395.00
Picture of Say, What?

Say, What?

£395.00
Picture of Queen of Jack

Queen of Jack

£395.00
Picture of Designed to Win

Designed to Win

£395.00
Picture of Daddy's Girl

Daddy's Girl

£395.00
Picture of Lewis Mclaren- Hand Embellished Canvas

Lewis Mclaren- Hand Embellished Canvas

£1,485.00
Picture of Lewis Mclaren

Lewis Mclaren

£395.00
Picture of Stuart the Minion

Stuart the Minion

£395.00
Picture of He's No Good to me Dead

He's No Good to me Dead

£395.00
Picture of He's No Good to me Dead- Hand Embellished Canvas
Picture of Stuart the Minion- Hand Embellished Canvas

Stuart the Minion- Hand Embellished Canvas

£1,485.00
Picture of Dan Carter- Hand Embellished Canvas

Dan Carter- Hand Embellished Canvas

£1,485.00
Picture of Dan Carter

Dan Carter

£395.00
Picture of Mclaren Monza- Hand Embellished Canvas

Mclaren Monza- Hand Embellished Canvas

£1,485.00
Picture of Mclaren Monza

Mclaren Monza

£395.00
Picture of Monochrome- Queen of Jack- Deluxe Canvas

Monochrome- Queen of Jack- Deluxe Canvas

£1,485.00
Picture of Monochrome- Queen of Jack

Monochrome- Queen of Jack

£395.00
Picture of Champagne Rossi- Hand Embellished Canvas

Champagne Rossi- Hand Embellished Canvas

£1,485.00
Picture of Schumi Last Win- Hand Embellished Canvas

Schumi Last Win- Hand Embellished Canvas

£1,485.00
Picture of You can always become better- Hand Embellished Canvas
Picture of You can always become better

You can always become better

£395.00
Picture of Schumi Last Win

Schumi Last Win

£395.00
Picture of Champagne Rossi

Champagne Rossi

£395.00
Picture of Zenn

Zenn

£395.00
Picture of Zenn - Hand Embellished Canvas

Zenn - Hand Embellished Canvas

£1,485.00
Picture of Mrs T- Hand Embellished Canvas

Mrs T- Hand Embellished Canvas

£1,485.00
Picture of Mrs T

Mrs T

£395.00
Picture of Lance- Hand Embellished Canvas

Lance- Hand Embellished Canvas

£1,485.00
Picture of Lisa- Hand Embellished Canvas

Lisa- Hand Embellished Canvas

£1,485.00
Picture of Floyd- Hand Embellished Canvas

Floyd- Hand Embellished Canvas

£1,485.00
Picture of Pop- Hand Embellished Canvas

Pop- Hand Embellished Canvas

£1,485.00
Picture of Jock- Hand Embellished Canvas

Jock- Hand Embellished Canvas

£1,485.00
Picture of Clint- Hand Embellished Canvas

Clint- Hand Embellished Canvas

£1,485.00
Picture of Ted- Hand Embellished Canvas

Ted- Hand Embellished Canvas

£1,485.00
Picture of Gino- Hand Embellished Canvas

Gino- Hand Embellished Canvas

£1,485.00
Picture of Stark- Hand Embellished Canvas

Stark- Hand Embellished Canvas

£1,485.00
Picture of Abbey- Hand Embellished Canvas

Abbey- Hand Embellished Canvas

£1,485.00
Picture of Lance

Lance

£395.00
Picture of Lisa

Lisa

£395.00
Picture of Floyd

Floyd

£395.00
Picture of Pop

Pop

£395.00
Picture of Jock

Jock

£395.00
Picture of Clint

Clint

£395.00
Picture of Ted

Ted

£395.00
Picture of Gino

Gino

£395.00
Picture of Stark

Stark

£395.00
Picture of Abbey

Abbey

£395.00
Picture of Seb Focused- Canvas

Seb Focused- Canvas

£1,485.00
Picture of Alonso Spain- Canvas

Alonso Spain- Canvas

£1,485.00
Picture of Ricciardo Retribution- Canvas

Ricciardo Retribution- Canvas

£1,485.00
Picture of Senna 24th Anniversary Commerative - Canvas

Senna 24th Anniversary Commerative - Canvas

£1,485.00
Picture of Senna Williams 2018 - Canvas

Senna Williams 2018 - Canvas

£1,485.00
Picture of Simply Lovely Max Verstappen - Canvas

Simply Lovely Max Verstappen - Canvas

£1,485.00