Top 70 UK Art Influencers in 2026

1. Damien Hirst

Bio Artist Instagram Handle @damienhirst Instagram Followers 1M Type Mega Gender Male Location London, England, United Kingdom
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2. Howard Lee

Bio Buy prints and originals: Instagram Handle @howard__lee Instagram Followers 754K Follower Growth (3mo) +6% Type Macro Gender Male Location London, England, United Kingdom
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3. Katy Hessel

Bio ⭐️ Celebrating women artists by @katy.hessel
📚 The Story of Art without Men
📚 How To Live An Artful Life
🎧 The GWA Podcast
✍️ @Guardian *****@katyhessel.com Instagram Handle @thegreatwomenartists Instagram Followers 490.9K Type Macro Gender Female Location London, England, United Kingdom
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4. Adam Riches

Bio Artist | Suffolk, UK
Originals • Limited edition prints • Newsletter ⬇️ *****@hotmail.co.uk Instagram Handle @adamrichesart Instagram Followers 308K Follower Growth (3mo) -2% Type Macro Gender Male Location London, England, United Kingdom
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5. Amber Davenport

Bio 🌼 Illustrator and Small Biz owner
🌷15% off with code ‘INSTA’
🌈 Follow the shop @amberdavenport_uk
👇🏼 SHOP *****@amberdavenport.co.uk Instagram Handle @amberstextiles Instagram Followers 303.6K Type Macro Gender Female Location England, United Kingdom
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6. Layla Robinson

Bio Seeing things differently
Nature.Sculpture.Flora
Everlasting Flowers 🌸
New Book ~ Everlasting Blooms
Hay-on-Wye UK
Also @majesticbus *****@gmail.com Instagram Handle @laylarobinsondesign Instagram Followers 204.3K Type Macro Gender Female Location Wales, United Kingdom
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7. Darren Reid

Bio British realist painter
Represented by @jdmalatgallery
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Link below for Prints *****@darrenreid.co.uk Instagram Handle @darrenreidpaintings Instagram Followers 184.9K Follower Growth (3mo) -1% Type Macro Gender Male Location England, United Kingdom
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8. Ian Rayer-Smith

Bio CONTEMPORARY EXPRESSIONIST
Raw human emotion.
✉️ For enquiries, exhibitions & collaborations: *****@ianrayersmith.com Instagram Handle @ianrayersmith Instagram Followers 160.2K Follower Growth (3mo) +5% Type Macro Gender Male Location United Kingdom
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9. Henry Fraser

Bio Mouth Artist - Author - Speaker. Paralysed from the shoulders down since 2009. Author of ‘The Little Big Things’ and ‘The Power In You’. *****@henryfraserart.com Instagram Handle @henryfraser0 Instagram Followers 114.3K Type Macro Gender Male Location England, United Kingdom
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10. Abigail Lucy Bruford

Bio ✨ ᴀʙɪ ʙʀᴜꜰᴏʀᴅ | ʙᴏᴛᴀɴɪᴄᴀʟ ᴀʀᴛɪꜱᴛ
🌙 𝙵𝚘𝚛𝚊𝚐𝚎𝚛 𝚘𝚏 𝚋𝚎𝚊𝚞𝚝𝚢 + 𝚛𝚒𝚝𝚞𝚊𝚕𝚜 + 𝚖𝚎𝚗𝚝𝚘𝚛𝚒𝚗𝚐
✨ 𝚂𝚕𝚘𝚠 + 𝚛𝚎𝚌𝚘𝚗𝚗𝚎𝚌𝚝 + 𝚌𝚛𝚎𝚊𝚝𝚎 𝚠𝚒𝚝𝚑 𝚙𝚞𝚛𝚙𝚘𝚜𝚎
↓ 𝙴𝚡𝚙𝚕𝚘𝚛𝚎 𝚊𝚛𝚝 + 𝚖𝚎𝚗𝚝𝚘𝚛𝚒𝚗𝚐 + 𝚖𝚊𝚐𝚒𝚌 *****@abilucreations.com Instagram Handle @abilucreations Instagram Followers 112.6K Type Macro Gender Female Location Surrey Quays, England, United Kingdom
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11. Hannah Lipsey Bassett

Bio Hyperrealism with coloured pencil 🇬🇧
Art to make you happy, not just match your sofa
Shop originals and limited edition prints ⬇️ *****@hannahlipseyartist.co.uk Instagram Handle @hannahlipsey_ Instagram Followers 112K Type Macro Gender Female Location London, England, United Kingdom
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12. Julie Rhodes

Bio “Combining a passion for art with my love of animals” Paintings & Pastel artwork 🎨
For original art, commissions and prints visit: *****@julierhodes.com Instagram Handle @julierhodes_fine_art_drawings Instagram Followers 108.1K Type Macro Gender Female Location United Kingdom
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13. Chaya De Silva

Bio London
clients: @XboxUK, @CanonUK, @Audible, @LloydsBank
Artist in Residence @artotellondonbattersea
Original | Commission | Limited Edition Prints *****@chayadesilva.com Instagram Handle @chayadesilvaart Instagram Followers 107.2K Type Macro Gender Female Location London, England, United Kingdom
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14. Chris Rivers N

Bio Manchester
Supernova pt 2. April 26th - May 30th London @pontonegallery *****@gmail.com Instagram Handle @chrisriversart Instagram Followers 99.2K Type Micro Gender Male Location England, United Kingdom
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15. Liza Giles

Bio British Contemporary Artist
Inquiries *****@gmail.com
www.lizagilesart.com
@flowersgallery Instagram Handle @liza.giles.art Instagram Followers 77.3K Type Micro Gender Female Location United Kingdom
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16. Christian Coop

Bio Watercolours of London’s finest architecture.
Shop link below… *****@me.com Instagram Handle @freehandlines Instagram Followers 73.8K Type Micro Gender Male Location London, England, United Kingdom
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17. Geethu Chandramohan

Bio 🇬🇧British Fine Artist, Boy Mum✨
Aerospace Engineer🛩️
I paint women who refuse to be just one thing - Limitless Women Universe💃 *****@geethuchandramohan.com Instagram Handle @geethuchandramohan Instagram Followers 67.8K Type Micro Gender Female Location England, United Kingdom
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18. Jessie Woodward

Bio Bristol, UK
Abstract Artist
Available works & mailing list via link below *****@gmail.com Instagram Handle @jessieabstract Instagram Followers 51.8K Type Micro Gender Female Location Bristol, England, United Kingdom
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19. Kasia Clarke

Bio Painter of emotional landscapes & immersive metaphors
🇬🇧South of London, UK 🌎Shipping worldwide
🎨 NEW COURSE OPEN!
📙 Coffee table book now available *****@kasiaclarke.com Instagram Handle @kasiaclarke_artist Instagram Followers 47.5K Type Micro Gender Female Location London, England, United Kingdom
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20. Alessandra Genualdo Kingsford

Bio *****@gmail.com Instagram Handle @agenualdo Instagram Followers 43.7K Follower Growth (3mo) -4% Type Micro Gender Female Location London, England, United Kingdom
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21. Ian Berry

Bio Making art out of only DENIM 👖
No Paint, No Bleach, No Dyes: Just Jeans *****@ianberry.art Instagram Handle @ianberry.art Instagram Followers 41.4K Type Micro Gender Male Location London, England, United Kingdom
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22. Karimah Hassan

Bio ART WON'T CHANGE THE WORLD. PEOPLE WILL
NOW / @montressoartfoundation
SOLO / May 27 - Jun 24 @secteur.prive.london
GROUP / @moments____forlebanon *****@karimahhassan.com Instagram Handle @karimah.hassan Instagram Followers 39.6K Type Micro Gender Female Location London, England, United Kingdom
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23. Aline Gaiad

Bio Original contemporary art -
Interior focused art advisory
West London📍
*****@agaiad.com
DM for enquiries and acquisitions Instagram Handle @a.gaiad Instagram Followers 38.9K Type Micro Gender Female Location London, England, United Kingdom
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24. Bridget Greenwood

Bio Abstract Landscape Artist Cheshire. UK. Represented in London, Devon, Yorkshire, Norfolk, Cotswolds and Rutland. See links for info *****@msn.com Instagram Handle @bridget.greenwood.artist Instagram Followers 37.9K Follower Growth (3mo) +3% Type Micro Gender Female Location United Kingdom
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25. Tabish Khan

Bio ✨Art critic @Londonist_com @WorldOfFad @Artsy @Stir_World @ElephantMagazine
✨Trustee @artcanorg, @cglartschool & @ingdiscerningeye Instagram Handle @londonartcritic Instagram Followers 33.6K Type Micro Gender Male Location London, England, United Kingdom
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26. Curtis Holder

Bio Drawing Biennial 2026 @drawingroomlondon | Lines of Enquiry: Drawings from the Collection @leedsartgallery | The @thecbpp Exhibition 2026 @dn_brixton *****@curtisholder.co.uk Instagram Handle @curtisartist Instagram Followers 33.4K Type Micro Gender Male Location London, England, United Kingdom
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27. Tamara Williams

Bio Semi-abstract landscapes | Textured paintings on plaster
@graystonegallery June 19 - July 18
@cca_gallery from August 8
@royalacademyarts 2025 *****@tamarawilliams.co.uk Instagram Handle @tamarawilliamsart Instagram Followers 33.2K Follower Growth (3mo) +3% Type Micro Gender Female Location London, England, United Kingdom
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28. Otto Schade

Bio Contemporary Artist, Muralist & Architect based in London. NEW ONLINE STORE - check it out in link below *****@ottoschade.com Instagram Handle @otto_schade Instagram Followers 30.3K Follower Growth (3mo) -1% Type Micro Location London, England, United Kingdom
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29. Joanna Gilbert

Bio Expressive Abstract Originals & Commissions
High-end art for people curating their inner world
Framed Prints Available
Studio visits by appointment ↓ *****@joannagilbert.com Instagram Handle @joanna_gilbert_art Instagram Followers 26K Type Micro Gender Female Location London, England, United Kingdom
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30. Felice Hodges

Bio Abstract artist represented in London @cricketfineart and in the uk @briansinfieldgallery @thevannergallery @coastalgallerylymington *****@hotmail.co.uk Instagram Handle @felice_hodges Instagram Followers 25.8K Type Micro Gender Female Location London, England, United Kingdom
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31. Kate West

Bio Arts writer • Londoner
Inside London’s galleries & museums
From major exhibitions to hidden gems
First looks, press views & closing alerts *****@gmail.com Instagram Handle @londonartfile Instagram Followers 25.8K Type Micro Gender Female Location London, England, United Kingdom
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32. Kat Kristof

Bio "I am my concepts of me"
Enquiries to @beerslondon
New Limited Edition RELEASE in May! ✨ *****@katkristof.co.uk Instagram Handle @kat_kristof Instagram Followers 25K Type Micro Gender Female Location London, England, United Kingdom
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33. Yaroslav Yasenev

Bio Painting • Graphic
all artworks for sale💶
worldwide shipping
for buying,commission write direct or ⬇️⬇️⬇️
*****@ukr.net
BUY ART 👇 Instagram Handle @yasenevart Instagram Followers 24.9K Type Micro Gender Male Location United Kingdom
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34. Naomi Jayne

Bio I paint people and pets
Originals and comissions.
Available pieces ⬇️ *****@gmail.com Instagram Handle @naomi_jayne_art Instagram Followers 21.4K Type Micro Gender Female Location London, England, United Kingdom
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35. Camilla Clark

Bio 🔹 Colourist | Contemporary Artist
Represented by
@cca_gallery
@silsoncontemporary
@wychwood_art
@the_bowie_gallery
@tonicgallerysalcombe *****@gmail.com Instagram Handle @camillaclarkart Instagram Followers 21K Type Micro Gender Female Location United Kingdom
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36. Sophie Mess

Bio Artist
UK based, working globally 🌎
🇬🇧🇸🇪🇺🇸🇫🇷🇨🇦🇧🇷🇮🇹🇳🇱🇧🇪🇮🇪🇰🇪🇦🇹
For enquires please email 💌 *****@sophiemess.com Instagram Handle @sophiemess_ Instagram Followers 18.9K Follower Growth (3mo) +4% Type Micro Gender Female Location London, England, United Kingdom
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37. Claire Hankey

Bio Atmospheric abstract art inspired by the overlooked details in nature.
Summer exhibition @circusartgallery
Image transfer/photo collage courses. *****@clairehankeyartist.com Instagram Handle @clairehankeyartist Instagram Followers 18.1K Follower Growth (3mo) +5% Type Micro Gender Female Location Essex, England, United Kingdom
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38. Gleb Skubachevsky

Bio • Contemporary art
• Installation
• Performance
• Collaboration
• Art Coaching & Mentoring *****@yandex.ru Instagram Handle @gleb_skubachevsky Instagram Followers 17.9K Type Micro Gender Male Location London, England, United Kingdom
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39. Meg Harriet

Bio Illustrator and Surface pattern designer ✨
Licensing inquiries welcome 🌱
Based in Devon, UK 🧡
Let’s be joyful together ⭐️ *****@outlook.com Instagram Handle @megharriet Instagram Followers 17.3K Follower Growth (3mo) +1% Type Micro Gender Female Location United Kingdom
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40. Joanne Last

Bio Contemporary London artist exploring abstract and landscape through rich texture and evocative colour *****@joannelast.co.uk Instagram Handle @joannelast Instagram Followers 17K Type Micro Gender Female Location London, England, United Kingdom
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41. Arina Gordienko

Bio UK/ Russia
2025: Figurativas, John Ruskin Prize
Royal Society of Portrait Painters
Almenara Art Prize, ModPortrait
British Art Prize, SWA
Enquires ⬇️ *****@arina-gordienko.com Instagram Handle @arina_gordienko_art Instagram Followers 16.9K Type Micro Gender Female Location London, England, United Kingdom
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42. Vivianne Lack

Bio ☀️ Inspired by Sun & Little Joy
🌸 Puzzles + Patterns + Fun Collabs
💌 Licensing: *****@lackstudio.co.uk
©Lack Studio✨All rights reserved🇬🇧via🇦🇺 Instagram Handle @lack.studio Instagram Followers 14.4K Type Micro Gender Female Location United Kingdom
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43. Mary West

Bio Through The Eye Of The Eagle @thechanceryrosewood 21st May - 19th July
@partnershipeditions @twilightcontemporary @lucindadaltongallery *****@gmail.com Instagram Handle @marywestpaintings Instagram Followers 13.9K Type Micro Gender Female Location United Kingdom
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44. Eltian Louw Bossert

Bio Impressions of the South *****@hotmail.co.uk Instagram Handle @boss4rt Instagram Followers 12.8K Follower Growth (3mo) -1% Type Micro Gender Male Location England, United Kingdom
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45. Bokani

Bio izipho - art as gift, community as archive *****@artbybokani.com Instagram Handle @bokani Instagram Followers 11.8K Type Micro Gender Female Location London, England, United Kingdom
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46. Pete

Bio Illustrator✍️ Painter🎨 art🖼
Bike Rider🚵‍♂️ Snowboarder🏂
Eater of Cake🍰
Open for Commissions,
DM any enquires⚙️
@artbreaker_inspired *****@mac.com Instagram Handle @petebreakers Instagram Followers 10.8K Type Micro Gender Male Location United Kingdom
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47. Zoe Taylor

Bio Bristol. Mixed media Artist. Sustainable/Recycled materials/Upcycling. Commissions and personalised work.@broadwaycontemporaryart *****@gmail.com Instagram Handle @especiallymadeart_ Instagram Followers 9K Type Nano Gender Female Location Bristol, England, United Kingdom
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48. Amelia Maxwell

Bio Art Advisory & online gallery ✨
Championing Women in Art ✨
Link in Bio 👇🏻 *****@ameliamaxwell.com Instagram Handle @ameliamaxwellartadvisory Instagram Followers 8.6K Type Nano Gender Female Location United Kingdom
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49. Sally Ward

Bio Parliamentary Art Collection
Exhibitor Royal Society of Portrait Painters, ROI, SWA
Finalist, Sky Portrait Artist of the Year
Member SWA *****@sallyward-art.com Instagram Handle @sallywardart Instagram Followers 8K Follower Growth (3mo) +8% Type Nano Gender Female Location Kingston upon Thames, England, United Kingdom
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50. Tracey Ross

Bio ✨Artists and Tutor✨seascapes 🎨 workshops 🎨 Art Course✨Check my website! ✨
@thesalthouseartists @northnorfolkstudios 23/24/29/30/31 May & 6/7 June *****@tracey-rossart.co.uk Instagram Handle @traceyrossartist Instagram Followers 7.9K Type Nano Gender Female Location United Kingdom
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51. Sarah Jennings

Bio British painter. Associate Member of The Society of Women Artists @swainfo
@theoldschoolgallery @cca_gallery Instagram Handle @sarahjenningsartist Instagram Followers 7.8K Type Nano Gender Female Location Stamford, England, United Kingdom
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52. Jason Sweidan

Bio London- Wimbledon Art - Blue Studio 314…. Abstract Artist - DM for enquiries - oil Painter. *****@aol.com Instagram Handle @jasons_abstract_paintings Instagram Followers 7.6K Type Nano Gender Male Location London, England, United Kingdom
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53. Polly Luce

Bio 🌼Contemporary landscape paintings 🌸
Find my work at:
@cricketfineart
@cca_gallery
@emuplops
@thewhitegallerycotswolds
@mayne.gallery *****@googlemail.com Instagram Handle @pollylucestudio Instagram Followers 7K Follower Growth (3mo) +7% Type Nano Gender Female Location Bristol, England, United Kingdom
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54. John Mckinstry

Bio Landscape Artist
Original paintings and Fine art prints available to purchase on my website www.johnmckinstry.com *****@johnmckinstryart.com Instagram Handle @john_mckinstry1 Instagram Followers 5.2K Type Nano Gender Male Location United Kingdom
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55. Jessica

Bio 🐾Pet Portrait Artist🐾
Taking 2026 Commissions🫶🏻
💌DM or Email me to book in a pet portrait💌
📧 *****@outlook.com📧
✨Sketchbook illustrations✨ Instagram Handle @jessicaxart_ Instagram Followers 4.4K Type Nano Gender Female Location United Kingdom
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56. Jemima Moore

Bio 31st May - “A Place Between the Pines” - @vongoetz_
Royal College of Art ‘24 *****@jemimamoore.com Instagram Handle @jemima_moore_ Instagram Followers 3.9K Type Nano Gender Female Location London, England, United Kingdom
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57. Shaun Burgess

Bio Shaun Burgess
English Oil Painter 🇬🇧
Arabian Horse 🐎
Hand crafted wooden panels 🗜️
Global Shipping 🌍
Enquire via DM - WhatsApp / instagram 🗣️ *****@gmail.com Instagram Handle @burgessartwork Instagram Followers 3.5K Follower Growth (3mo) -1% Type Nano Gender Male Location United Kingdom
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58. James Summerbell

Bio #Artist. Based in West Wales. DM or email for enquiries. *****@hotmail.com Originals 👇🏻 Instagram Handle @jamessummerbellart Instagram Followers 2K Type Nano Gender Male Location England, United Kingdom
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59. Diannah Lowry

Bio Contemporary artist| Abstract & Landscape| London Art Biennale 2025 | ING Discerning Eye 2025, Mall Galleries|Represented by Wychwood Art Gallery *****@icloud.com Instagram Handle @diannah_lowry_art Instagram Followers 1.9K Type Nano Gender Female Location England, United Kingdom
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60. Almantas Petkunas

Bio Taking pictures, making films 🎥📸 For MODELLING inquiries contact directly.
Director of @outsiders.film
Photography PORFOLIO: *****@gmail.com Instagram Handle @almantas.p Instagram Followers 1.8K Type Nano Gender Male Location London, England, United Kingdom
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61. Anna Heinrich and Leon Palmer

Bio UK based artists working in collaboration.
Artists Residency @inner_worlds_artist_residency *****@heinrichpalmer.co.uk Instagram Handle @heinrichandpalmer Instagram Followers 1.8K Follower Growth (3mo) +2% Type Nano Location United Kingdom
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62. Ella Baudinet

Bio 1st Prize Painting XV Florence Biennale 2025
London-based Australian artist 🌹
Email only for enquiries *****@gmail.com Instagram Handle @ellabaudinet Instagram Followers 124.4K Type Macro Gender Female Location London, England, United Kingdom
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63. Katy Jade Dobson

Bio Oil Painter UK / Etherealist 🏹
✶ *****@mail.com Instagram Handle @katyjadedobson Instagram Followers 39.5K Type Micro Gender Female Location United Kingdom
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64. Oliver Lunn

Bio Lewes, UK.
Co-founder @palettetalkofficial *****@gmail.com Instagram Handle @moonloops101 Instagram Followers 15.5K Type Micro Gender Male Location London, England, United Kingdom
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65. Claire Shakespeare

Bio London
📩 *****@outlook.com
Dm for available works Instagram Handle @claireshakespeare_ Instagram Followers 4.7K Type Nano Gender Female Location London, England, United Kingdom
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66. Natalia Lewandowska

Bio Artist based in London
National Museum in Poland 2025 - 2026
Exhibited at The Other Art Fair, Royal Academy of Arts
BA UAL + MA Royal College of Art Instagram Handle @natalia.lewandowska.art Instagram Followers 4.1K Type Nano Gender Female Location London, England, United Kingdom
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67. Georgie Richardson

Bio I am an Artist I paint flowers & still life compositions 🎨 contemporary art available direct and via links more to see @wernderysstudio Instagram Handle @georgierichardsonart Instagram Followers 2.8K Type Nano Gender Female Location United Kingdom
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68. Vida Yaseri-Amlashi

Bio 🎨 Visual Artist | Birmingham
• Acrylic & Mixed Media
❣️Texture. Colour. Emotion.
✨ Art & lifestyle combined
📩 DM for commissions & enquiries *****@gmail.com Instagram Handle @vidayaseri_art Instagram Followers 2.6K Type Nano Gender Female Location Birmingham, England, United Kingdom
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69. Rachel Alice

Bio 💕Turning cherished memories into timeless art
💕2026 order book open
💕DM for commissions. Prices in highlights
💕Check out my website ⬇️ *****@outlook.com Instagram Handle @rachel.alice.art Instagram Followers 1.9K Follower Growth (3mo) -1% Type Nano Gender Female Location Birmingham, England, United Kingdom
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70. Tobias Francis

Bio London *****@outlook.com Instagram Handle @t_jfrancis Instagram Followers 1.8K Type Nano Gender Male Location United Kingdom
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