Biography

Martin Pryce was born in Birmingham, England and moved to Canada in his childhood. Growing up in London, Ontario, he studied at H.B. Beal Secondary School in one of Ontario's top high school art programs. The Beal Art program has produced some of Canada's most talented artists.

Understanding the need to be continually improving, Martin developed his skills by attending scores of workshops, both private and public. He has almost always worked for himself, whether it is in his architectural illustration business or his art school, known as the Newmarket School of Fine Art, established in 1992. Martin has sold many originals throughout North America and has received numerous awards and commissions.

Together with his brother John, he co-founded Plein Air Canada. The two of them have always painted together and are becoming well known as "The Pryce Brothers". Both of them love the freedom of painting on location. In fact, Martin is establishing himself as one of those rare artisits who value the importance of painting on location. He believes the knowledge and awareness he achieves from location work shows through in all of his paintings. Martin and John are currently working on establishing their workshop schedules for both home and abroad.