Neil Pengelly

Neil Pengelly is a British mixed-media artist celebrated for his vibrant, contemporary digital and acrylic artworks that interweave abstract forms, popular culture, and engaging details. Based in Northamptonshire, Pengelly combines traditional drawing, painting, and digital art to build dynamic compositions where every glance reveals something new. His approach speaks to both nostalgia and modernity, and his works are prized for their visual energy and layered storytelling.

Born and raised in Northampton with Cornish heritage, Neil showed artistic curiosity and skill from a young age. Self taught and without formal training, he developed his drawing and painting techniques independently as a child, exploring traditional media such as chalk and charcoal before embracing digital tools. Over time, he evolved a singular style that merges analogue and digital, often embellishing prints with touches of acrylic, oil paints, diamond dust, and micro-glitter.

Neil's artistic style bridges figurative and abstract expression. Early works featured chalk and charcoal figurative studies; more recent pieces are defined by bold colour, geometric abstraction, and pop-cultural references rendered through digital precision. His signature technique adds tactile depth to digital prints, with hand-applied layers of paint and sparkle creating a multi-sensory visual effect. Each work often includes hidden "Easter eggs"-small, playful elements that reward close inspection and repeat viewing.

Central themes in Neil's work include memory, identity, cultural moments, and the interplay between urban life and nostalgic imagery. Notable pieces such as Three Lionesses, My Generation, Field of Dreams, and Cool Britannia - Britpop reflect his ability to channel collective cultural mythology into highly original visual forms. Through dynamic compositions of colour and form, he creates immersive works that resonate with both visual impact and emotional familiarity.

Neil began selling art independently in 2021 and quickly gained recognition. His artwork now appears in galleries and online platforms across the UK and internationally. He is represented by several publishers and fine art retailers. His pieces-both originals and numbered prints-are held in private collections across the UK and abroad.

In addition to his studio practice, Pengelly runs a picture framing business and remains hands-on with the physical presentation of his work. He also participates in art fairs, pop-up exhibitions, and collaborates with digital and commercial entities, integrating his work across physical and digital spaces. His ongoing engagement with viewers-through "look closer" interactive elements-encourages an immersive relationship with his art.
Living and working from his home and studio in Northamptonshire, Neil continues to evolve as an artist who seamlessly merges drawing, painting, and digital art. His work invites viewers into layered visual worlds, rich with colour, humour, and detail-where culture and creativity meet in vivid conversation.