Sussex Portrait Artist of the Year 2026 - The Judges

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Sara Reeve

Sara Reeve is a Brighton‑based artist, tutor and presenter specialising in portraiture and figurative work. She featured on Sky Arts’ Artist of the Year: Masterclass and reached the semi‑final of Sky Arts Portrait Artist of the Year Series 10. Her vibrant oil paintings explore women, domestic settings and the marks we leave over time. Sara runs online life‑drawing sessions and teaches po

Kellie Miller

Kellie Miller is an award-winning international artist, curator, critic and gallery owner. She holds a BA in Fine Art from Brighton and an MA in Arts Criticism from City University. Her gallery, Kellie Miller Arts, supports over 100 artists and is known as one of Brighton’s best. Passionate about education and community, she mentors emerging creatives and lectures at Goldsmiths Univer

Matt Murphy

Matt Murphy is a professional artist based in Brighton, specialising in modern expressive portraits using oil and watercolour. Known for his unique approach, he has exhibited across the UK and completed global commissions. Matt is passionate about sharing his methods, offering video courses and tutorials so others can discover the joy of painting.