Artist, Simon Addyman, was born in 1957 in Colchester , England to John and Madeline Addyman, both accomplished artists who encouraged Simon’s enthusiasm for art from early childhood. He attended the Colchester School of Art and received a fine arts degree in 1982. His works have been exhibited and sold since then in several London galleries. His “Portrait of Jan” was accepted for exhibition at the National Portrait Gallery in London and was also used in the Gallery’s promotional materials. Simon moved to Los Angeles , California in 1991, where he formed Addyman Arts and presently works out of his private studio in North Hollywood . His diverse works and special commissions can be found in numerous European and American private collections and his original art and art prints can be seen on numerous web sites.