St Ives seascape painter. Living and working in the west of Cornwall
Paul Geraghty was born in Lancashire and attended
Warrington School of Art and Design.
He was awarded a BA (Hons) in Fine Art (Painting) at
Stoke-on-Trent School of Art, North Staffordshire
Polytechnic and is a post graduate of Goldsmith’s College,
University of London.
Paul taught art for 10 years in several inner city
comprehensive schools in London before moving to
Shrewsbury to continue teaching in Shropshire.
Since 1997, Paul has been living and working in
Cornwall, where the ever changing weather conditions
along the West Penwith coast present constant challenges
for the artist.
Paul is now a very well-known Cornish artist and his
work has been exhibited throughout Cornwall and the UK.
© All pictures are the copyright of Paul Geraghty the artist ©
He is a committee member of The National Acrylic Painters’
Association (NAPA) and held the post of Director from
2013 - 2016.
Paul is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Artists. (FRSA).
Paul Geraghty
FRSA NAPA
St Ives seascape painter. Living and working in the west of Cornwall
Waves and Sea
Beaches, Boats,
Harbours
Coastal Views
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Still-Life
Paul Geraghty
FRSA NAPA
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St Ives seascape painter. Living and working in the west of Cornwall
© All pictures are the copyright of Paul Geraghty the artist ©
Waves and Sea
Paul Geraghty
FRSA NAPA
St Ives seascape painter. Living and working in the west of Cornwall
© All pictures are the copyright of Paul Geraghty the artist ©
Beaches, Boats,
Harbours
Paul Geraghty
FRSA NAPA
St Ives seascape painter. Living and working in the west of Cornwall
About Paul
Paul started his formal art training at Warrington School of Art in 1972 where he was awarded
the John Middleton travel bursary.
He gained a BA (Hons) in Fine Art (Painting) from Stoke on Trent School of Art ,
(North Staffordshire Polytechnic) and is a postgraduate of Goldsmiths College,
University of London.
For 10 years Paul taught art in several inner London comprehensive schools before moving
to Shrewsbury to continue teaching in Shropshire. Since 1997 Paul has been living and
working in Cornwall.
He has exhibited work in many group shows including exhibitions at;
Goldsmiths Gallery , South London
Warrington Museum and Art Gallery
Horniman Museum
Burslem Town Hall
Chase Art Gallery, Wadebridge
St David’s Hall, Cardiff
Mariner’s Gallery, St Ives
Falmouth Municipal Art Gallery
Ratthaus, Stuttgart
Penwith Art Gallery
Cube 3, University of Plymouth
La Figura, Windsor
Ludlow Art Gallery
Obsidian Gallery, Buckinghamshire
Pannett Art Gallery, Whitby
Exeter Castle
Paul’s one-man exhibitions have included;
Postcards from St Ives (The Gateway, Shrewsbury),
Sea and Sky (St Ives Town Library)
Time and Tide (St Ives Town Library) and
Sea Changes (The Waterside Gallery, St Ives)
Paul has exhibited many times with N.A.P.A., including at the Williamson Gallery, Birkenhead,
The Oxmarket Gallery, Christchurch and Kennaway House, Sidmouth
Awards;
The Adrian Henri Memorial Award (2003,2004 and 2005).
The President’s Award, NAPA 20th National Exhibition, Mariner’s Gallery, St Ives 2004
Fine Art Trade Guild, 2005
Daler Rowney “Best Painting Award”, NAPA 2006
“The Artist” painting award, 2007
Daler Rowney “Best British Painting”, Obsidian, Bucks 2008
The Adrian Henri Memorial Award. NAPA 25th Anniversary Exhibition, View Two Gallery
Matthew Street, Liverpool 2009
“Pro Arte” Award. The Crypt Gallery, St Ives. 2010
Global Art Supplies Award. (Best contemporary painting).Pannett Art Gallery, Whitby 2013
The Adrian Henri Memorial Award. The Crypt Gallery, St Ives 2014
Pro Arte Award. Crypt Gallery, St Ives 2018.
Grandmasters of Fine Art Award, The Oxmarket Centre of Arts, Chichester. 2021
The President’s Award, NAPA. Wells and Mendip Museum and Art Gallery. 2023
Grandmasters of Fine Art Award. Wells and Mendip Museum and Art Gallery. 2023
The NAPA Kenneth Hodgson Memorial Award. Kennaway House, Sidmouth. 2024
Daler Rowney Award. NAPA . Kennaway House, Sidmouth 2025.
Several of Paul’s paintings have been included in
Lexi Sundell’s book:
“The Acrylic Artist’s Guide to Exceptional Colour”,
published by Quarto Publishing 2012
Paul’s paintings can be found in collections in the
UK, Italy, France, Switzerland and USA.
© All pictures are the copyright of Paul Geraghty the artist ©
Paul Geraghty is a member of the National Acrylic Painters Association, (NAPA), holding the post of
Director from 2013 to 2016 and continues as an active committee member.
He is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts.
Paul Geraghty
FRSA NAPA
