Bryn Hughes is a multi-award winning Sheffield based artist.

Examples of Bryn's Architectural, City and Townscape work.

Bryn Hughes and his paintings are
well known in and around Sheffield

Life for Bryn started in the small mining village of Tonmawr at the top of the Pelenna Valley in South Wales. Before his fourth year, his family moved a few miles away to Neath. His artistic talents were recognised early, winning many competitions for his artwork throughout his primary and grammar school years in Neath.

In the early 60’s Bryn left Neath in his beloved Wales to study at the University of Sheffield. Success followed him, winning prizes for design and draughtsmanship, as well as sporting trophies for achievements on the rugby field.

After obtaining his degree, Sheffield became Bryn’s home. Beginning work, marrying and starting a family here. He also represented the City at rugby for 10 years. Today, over 50 years after first arriving in Sheffield and now retired, Bryn dedicates himself full-time to his art, working with vigour, from his cottage workroom, on the edge of the Peak District National Park.

Bryn is now painting and travelling more than ever. As in his early years, Bryn’s work is still being acclaimed, having been awarded several medals and prizes at recent exhibitions and art shows.

Recent Award and Prizes

 PLEASE NOTE: Bryn decided to retire from selling his work in 2023 Read More
This website and shop is now being run by Bryn's daughter Sian
All communication and orders will be through Sian.
You can visit her website here: www.SianVernon.co.uk 

Bryn's painting and art print collections include:

Sheffield Watercolour Paintings

Architectural and cityscape

Bryn is a prolific artist. He loves nothing more than finding a vantage point, sitting down and painting an impression of the scene right in front of him.

When time or the location doesn't allow, Bryn will create a few quick sketches and take some photos. Then, back at home he will use them as reference and paint a new original piece.

The Travelling Artist

paintings and prints from around the world

Harking back to the time of 'The Grand Tour', Bryn has been increasingly visiting the 'Continent'. Armed with his sketchbook, favourite pens and watercolour paints, he has been documenting his adventures.

The Travelling Artist collection currently includes artwork from France, Italy (Venice, Tuscany and Rome), Spain, Mallorca, Madeira, the United States and nearer locations like London, Whitby, Robin Hood's Bay, St Ives, Weymouth, Portland, Tenby and Edinburgh.

Mixed Media Art

Vibrant and complementary paintings

Whilst Bryn has a very recognisable and collectable 'pen and watercolour' style, he isn't constrained by this one approach to making art.

He still enjoys experimenting with lots of different approaches and media. Some of his most distinctive work is his recent acrylics, mixed media, iPad/tablet and digital art.

Bryn's Painting / Art Blog

sketches, latest art and painting news

Some of an artists' most interesting work can be found in their sketchbooks. Bryn regularly shares his ideas and preliminary work via his art blog.

Using his Art Blog, he also highlights the work of other artists, events and exhibitions.