JASON CARLISLE – BA (Hons) – Contemporary Artist

Jason Carlisle is a contemporary British figurative artist whose work explores the space between academic realism and expressive abstraction. Specialising in portraiture, his paintings combine technical precision with instinctive mark making, creating works that feel both emotionally raw and deeply human.

Carlisle began painting in 2009 after being inspired by an article on Lucian Freud. He later studied People and Portraits, continued into Life Drawing, and graduated with a First Class BA (Hons) Degree in Fine Art Practice.

Working primarily in oils on large scale canvas and panel, Carlisle is fascinated by the psychology of the face, skin tones, and human expression. Some works are highly detailed and observational, while others embrace looser, more experimental brushwork, allowing movement, atmosphere, and emotion to emerge naturally through the surface.

His process combines classical drawing techniques with an intuitive approach to paint, balancing control with freedom. Rather than simply capturing likeness, Carlisle aims to reveal something deeper within the subject, creating portraits that feel intimate, expressive, and psychologically engaging.

Influenced by both traditional figurative painting and contemporary realism, Jason Carlisle’s work appeals to collectors seeking original portrait art with emotional depth, technical skill, and a strong contemporary presence.

Jason is open for commissions. Please email studio@lmartgallery.co.uk