Martin Balshaw

Martin Balshaw is a serving officer in the RAF who has had a passion for painting and drawing ever since school. With very little formal artistic training, he has gained valuable experience over the past few years through exhibiting nationally and accepting commissions and is largely self taught.

The Saddle, Forcan Ridge

Devil's Ridge, Sgurr a'Mhaim

The Hills of Black Mount from Rannoch Moor

Ben Nevis

His main interest lies in creating winter landscapes in watercolour of the dramatic Scottish Highlands and other mountainous regions. He can often be found in the middle of nowhere, rucksack on his back, sketchbook in hand and paintbrush betwen his teeth. His other interest lies in the field of military subjects, aircraft in particular. Examples of his work can be found in private collections, with various organisations and at the Army Museum in Chelsea.

Thunder in the Mountains - Afghanistan 2002

Glen Loch Salute - A Tribute to Lost Friends

Buccaneers over the Western Isles

Blue Peter IV

Aonach Eagach Ridge, Glen Coe

Grytviken Harbour, Cumberland Bay, South Georgia

Although his time is primarily taken up teaching pilots to fly, he still finds time to accept commissions of almost any size. Limited edition prints of his work are also available.