Biography
Martin Leman has had many books of his cat paintings published. His first book 'Comic & Curious Cats' with text by Angela Carter was published in 1979.
After a career in design and teaching - mainly at Hornsey College of Art - he became a full time painter.
With over twenty books published, and many one man shows, Martin's work has been exhibited worldwide.
He regularly shows in the RA Summer Exhibition, The Mall Galleries and The Bankside Gallery (near Tate Modern).
He became a member of The Royal Society of British Artists in 2007, and an Associate of the Royal Watercolour Society in 2010.
Martin Leman will be showing six paintings at the Royal Society of British Artists Annual Exhibition at the Mall Galleries from 29 February -10 March
Martin will have some paintings in the Royal Watercolour Society's Spring Show at the Bankside Gallery from 23 March - 21 April