List of artworks by Alister Simpson
1183 - 'Going Out' 60x40 by Alister Simpson Info: framed	1195 - 'Return to Scale' 60x40 by Alister Simpson Info: framed	1196 - 'Racing to the Line' 40x60 by Alister Simpson Info: framed
Total 3 artworks found!

Artist: Alister Simpson A.A.E.A. (Associate)

Equine Artist

Born in 1934 and educated in New Zealand Alister Simpson, AAEA, has been recognized as the leading equine artist in Australia for over three decades. From the age of two, Alister has always had a passion for drawing horses. He studied art in Auckland, New Zealand and London, and veterinary anatomy over a period of 4 years.

He is able to capture a stunning and outstanding effect either in his oils, watercolours, gouache or pencil, whether it is an exciting racing scene, a thoroughbred in a classic pose, mares and foals in rural scenes or on the polo field. His skilled draftsmanship and great sensitivity of each work of art depicts the subtle details of the horse.

Alister’s skills have earned him significant international acclaim, and he is an invited participating full member of the prestigious American Academy of Equine Art. This enables him to exhibit at the Academy, to jury for exhibitions and to teach workshops.

A full time equine artist with over 30 years experience, Alister is now recognised as the leader in his field in Australia.

The outstanding reputation of Alister Simpson as an Equine Artist is well known and his paintings are keenly sought after and feature in collections throughout the world.

Alister undertakes commissioned assignments from clients during the year and he is the artist of choice for many of the Jockey clubs throughout the world.

The Committee of the Australian Jockey Club has commissioned Alister to paint the winner of the AJC Australian Derby for 21 consecutive years and his oil painting is the trophy presented to the owners.

He has also for the past 18 years been commissioned to paint the winner of the Golden Slipper Stakes for the Sydney Turf Club, the richest race in the world for two year olds. These paintings hang in the in the archives for the Sydney Turf Club and are much admired by international guests and racing enthusiasts.

On 9 occasions he has been selected to paint Australias Champion Racehorse for the Victoria Racing Club.

As an invited participating member of the prestigious American Academy of Equine Art, his oil and watercolour paintings are keenly sought after.

With his knowledge of anatomy and his own inimitable style, he has produced an outstanding collection of works, which feature in private collections throughout the world.

Osborne Studio Gallery, Belgravia, London

American Academy of Equine Art (Group) 1991 Lexington, Kentucky

American Academy of Equine Art (Group) 1998 Lexington, Kentucky