Sailing at Exmouth

Miles Balmford Sharp was an artist, born in Brighouse, Yorkshire, England. He studied at the Central School of Arts and Crafts. He was a painter in oil paint and water-colour, focusing mainly on landscapes and architecture.

Sharp moved to Devon in 1952 and shortly afterwards extended his range to coastal scenes. Working mainly out of doors his work is characterised by a joyous feeling of air and space and keenly observed effects of the weather. His direct style and loose handling of paint gives a real sense of movement and vitality.