Artwork by Rob Hefferan24 Artworks

In 1990, Rob gained a place at university to study towards a degree in illustration. But after a year, he decided to go it alone. A challenging year followed, where Rob worked hard to put together a portfolio. His exceptional versatility as a designer and illustrator won him a number of prestigious contracts, ranging from high profile advertising campaigns to providing artwork for children’s books.

Although he gained considerable success in the commercial field, he never let this deter him from his original aim and lifelong ambition of becoming a full-time artist. In 2003, Rob’s first exhibition of work was greeted with wide critical acclaim, so much so that every painting was sold during the course of the exhibition. His work is now in demand and sold globally to art collectors and private individuals who appreciate his unique style.

Although a truly modern artist who continually explores creative themes and boundaries, Rob draws much of his inspiration from the Pre-Raphaelite movement.

Manchester Art Gallery provides an oasis for Rob, where he spends deliciously long hours reflecting on the work of some of the world’s most revered artists. With an insatiable passion to learn new techniques, evaluate a range of eclectic styles and study all the great art movements, he finds much to feed his unquenchable hunger to grow and evolve.

His varied body of work celebrates the joyous and multifaceted forms that human beings express with limitless imagination and wit. Today, Rob Hefferan is at the forefront of contemporary figurative art. His art is sought after by collectors from around the world earning him the reputation of one of the most celebrated and collectable artists. The pursuit of new ideas and breaking boundaries forms the basis for his new collections.