Working predominantly in graphite, Ian Hodgson’s drawings extend from the figurative through to the abstract and experimental. His drawing process often leads to revisiting objects, figures and spaces and this reworking of the familiar has allowed Ian’s drawing practice to develop with each new approach, shedding fresh light on his subject matter. Ian won the Finest Drawing Prize in the UK’s National Open Art Prize in 2013 for his piece Chrysalis. After seeing his work at the UK art materials company, Derwent asked Ian to be a tester for XL Graphite Blocks during their development stage. Ian’s work was then used for advertising and promotion of the product. An art graduate with a first class honours degree awarded from the Bradford College of Art in Yorkshire, England, Ian has made his home in Brighton on the south coast of the UK. Here he continues to live, create and exhibit his art in solo and group shows.