Paul Crompton - a genious with watercolours
Paul Crompton's Art - Unseen for up to 30 years
Inexplicably, Paul stopped painting 15 years ago. Now, his unseen artworks have been.
re-discovered and will be sold at his final “Retrospective” which is to be held at the Brighton Town Hall 15th -17th March 2024
Paul intends to donate part of the proceeds to Defence Community Dogs
Paul Crompton - Artist
Paul’s art background is impeccable. His studies in Fine Arts, Architecture Design and Drafting, enabled him to pursue a uniquely creative and ‘hands on’ career, further recognised with Membership of the UK’s prestigious “Old Watercolour Society,” among whose alumni is JMW Turner). In Australia, he also held four Watercolour Society Memberships.
Paul’s artwork is represented worldwide with over 650 pieces sold and housed in public and private collections in UK, USA and Australia.
What art connoisseurs say
Art connoisseurs who have viewed the paintings are amazed at the quality, detail and use of light. His artworks are an eclectic mix of places, scenes, people and events..
Paul Crompton's story
Paul, a Bayside resident for over 50 years is a quiet achiever who has made a significant contribution, not just to art but to our community.
His time at Ansett: Paul spent 25 years at Ansett and as project manager was in charge of the construction of three simulator facilities, the Computer Centre, the Supply Building and the Engine Overhaul Workshop in Melbourne as well as a Training Centre in Tamworth.
It was during this period at Ansett that he created his magnificent “Ansett Collection ” of some 40 paintings of Ansett aircraft and helicopters operated by the company in their first 60 years.
Paul Crompton’s Community service
Paul makes a difference to our community. For example, he is a committee member of Beaumaris men’s shed and one of their many projects was the design and construction of “surprise boxes” for dementia patients. He has also made honour boards for Black Rock House and videos for Beaumaris Probus. He has been active with Blaze Aid helping repair fences for fire victims. For the RSL he donated paintings of Vietnam war action which were displayed at the Shrine. For Victoria Golf Club where he has been a member for 30 years, Paul has donated a painting that is displayed proudly in the main lobby. There is so much more.
Time to sell his Artworks
Paul stopped painting about 15 or so years ago and his 80+ beautiful artworks remained unseen in his studio.
In 2021, a family health scare made Paul decide to ‘declutter.”
Paul asked Neighbourhood Watch 3193 to donate his artworks to charity. When we saw his artworks, we were amazed at their quality and suggested to Paul, that rather than give his paintings away, we hold a Retrospective. Funds generated could then be distributed as Paul wishes. One charity Paul wishes to support is Defence Community Dogs. A charity that supports Defence personnel with PTSD by supplying them with therapy dogs. Visit https://dcdogs.com.au/
Paul Crompton's Retrospective
Brighton Town Hall
Grand Opening – Friday 15th March – 6.00 – 9.00pm Saturday and Sunday 16th/17th March – 10.00 – 6.00pm
80 beautifully crafted artworks are offered for sale
40 General Artworks
An eclectic mix of over 40 beautifully crafted artworks. Subject matter includes seascapes, landscapes, cityscapes and portraits.
All paintings must be sold.
Pricing is deliberately reasonable, and all offers will be considered.
The Ansett Collection
40 original paintings of Ansett aircraft and helicopters flown in their first 60 years. This is a unique and dynamic collection. Paintings are signed by pilots and/or engineers.
Paul would rather sell this as a full set rather than break it up. It is a unique piece of Australian history. Expressions of interest sought.
If not sold before the retrospective, Paul will accept offeres for individual paintings. and therefore, sadly, the collection will be broken up.
Examples of Paul Crompton's Art
All paintings illustrated/reproduced here are copyright to Paul Crompton.
