Dr Tim Moreton
Dr Tim Moreton
by Lucy Stopford
© Lucy Stopford
Oil on canvas
Lucy Stopford undertook foundation studies before gaining a BA in fine art and English at Leeds University, College of Ripon and York St John. Her work has been seen in group exhibitions in Oxford including the St Hugh’s College Festival of Anniversaries.
The portrait is of the artist’s friend, Dr Tim Moreton who for many years worked as Registrar at the National Portrait Gallery. Stopford met Moreton when he arranged for her to see a portrait that was not on display, he has gone on to sit for Stopford on several occasions and for the portrait classes that she teaches.