George Groves (artist)

George Groves (born 1999) is an English contemporary portrait artist,[1] based in Buckinghamshire.

In 2022, Groves unveiled one of his most notable portraits of British astronaut Tim Peake,[2][3][4][5] and is also known for his portraits of Mark Ormrod (Royal Marine),[6][7][8][9][10] Idris Elba and Christine Ohuruogu.[11]

His portrait of Muhammad Ali is in the permanent collection at the Muhammad Ali Center,[12][13] in Louisville, Kentucky.

## Personal life[edit]

Groves works from his studio in Gerrards Cross, and practices meditation and mindfulness[14] to encourage his creativity.

## References[edit]

1. ↑ "ABOUT". Groves. Retrieved 2022-12-13.
2. ↑ "BBC Three Counties Radio - Danny Fullbrook, Are you named after a fictional character?, Painter George Groves". BBC. Retrieved 2022-12-13.
3. ↑ "Gerrards Cross man unveils oil painting to astronaut Tim Peake". Bucks Free Press. Retrieved 2022-12-13.
4. ↑ "Sussex spaceman Tim Peake unveils new portrait by renowned artist". The Argus. Retrieved 2022-12-13.
5. ↑ Milstead, Megan (2022-11-14). "PORTRAIT UNVEILED: Gerrards Cross artist joined by British astronaut". My Local News. Retrieved 2022-12-13.
6. ↑ "Mark Ormrod and George Groves team up to raise money for REORG Charity". GiveMeSport. 2022-01-05. Retrieved 2022-12-13.
7. ↑ Watson, Eve (2022-01-08). "Breathtaking painting of Mark Ormrod is looking for a home". PlymouthLive. Retrieved 2022-12-13.
8. ↑ "First triple amputee to survive an IED blast in Afghanistan has portrait painted in Gerrards Cross". Bucks Free Press. Retrieved 2022-12-13.
9. ↑ AryanArtnews. "Breathtaking painting of Mark Ormrod on display in Plymouth looking for a home". Retrieved 2022-12-13.
10. ↑ "The REORG Journey with Triple Amputee Mark Ormrod MBE - Grappling Insider". grapplinginsider.com. 2022-02-07. Retrieved 2022-12-13.
11. ↑ christine-ohuruogu (2022-07-08). "Portrait Unveiling". Christine Ohuruogu. Retrieved 2022-12-13.
12. ↑ "INSPIRATION TO ACTION: AN ART TRIBUTE TO MUHAMMAD ALI – Muhammad Ali Center | Be Great :: Do Great Things". Retrieved 2022-12-13.
13. ↑ Grady, Danielle (2021-09-22). "Explore 18 Pieces Of Art Inspired By The Greatest At The Muhammad Ali Center's New Temporary Exhibit, Opening Saturday". LEO Weekly. Retrieved 2022-12-13.
14. ↑ "How to Create Calm in Your Everyday Life". Vogue Arabia. 2020-08-16. Retrieved 2022-12-13.

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