Stunning artwork produced by a late Norfolk artist is set to raise vital funds for East Anglia’s Children’s Hospices (EACH).
The paintings are the handiwork of Brian Savory, who moved to Norwich in 1966 but died in November 2023, aged 92.
His artwork has been stored at home, but now his family are donating 300 pieces to EACH, to be sold via eBay, in selected shops and at its new café in Hoveton.
They range in size and some pieces are framed.
Son Keith said: “We’re donating this artwork in dad’s loving memory.
“He was extremely talented but never really promoted his work. It was just something he did for himself, in his spare time, and he called it his therapy.
“He’d spend ages on his drawings and paintings and absolutely loved it.
“EACH is a charity he always supported, so this is what he would have wanted.
“Having brought up two boys, he loved children and felt passionately about supporting those less fortunate. He was big in stature and of strength, with a big personality and a big heart.
“We felt strongly that as well as raising funds, it would be great to share his artwork with others. Hopefully it will bring lots of pleasure.”
London-born Brian lived with his family in Norwich from 1966, painting scenes across East Anglia, including the Norfolk broads and villages of Suffolk.
He loved boats, bridges, churches and windmills and travelled across the UK, Europe and the Middle East.
“Dad produced works of art all his working life,” added Keith, 68.
“After his retirement in 1991, he increased his exhibition work and became well-known for his portrayals of Norfolk architecture and countryside, as well as exhibiting work at the Royal Norfolk Show.
“He undertook commissions on a variety of subjects, from portraits of people or animals to science fiction and landscapes.
“My partner, Johanne, is also a painter, and whenever she finished a new piece, she’d send him a photo and receive amazingly helpful feedback.
“She says she’ll never paint without thinking of him, and he will always have a place in her heart.”
Brian worked full-time at Norwich City College from 1966, teaching drawing, painting, model-making, design and decorating. He later became an honorary member of the Association of Painting Craft Teachers, before taking early retirement at the age of 60.
“Dad was both fun and funny, kind and caring, and he’d definitely approve of us trying to raise funds for EACH,” added son Eric.
“He was someone people rarely forgot, because of his height but also his warm smile, friendly manner, joviality and ready wit.
“He certainly made an impression on most people he met and had a good memory for all his acquaintances, often remembering most things about them and not just their names.
“Doing what we’re doing is exactly what he would have wanted.”
Brian is survived by widow Joyce, 93.
To find out more and buy a piece of his artwork, head here.
