Martin Leman
{{Short description|English artist (born 1934)}}
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| birth_date = 1934
| birth_place = London
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| occupation = Painter
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| known for = Painting of Cats
| spouse = Jill Leman
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Martin Leman (born 1934) is an English artist who gained recognition for his paintings of cats. Since 1969 his works have been published in a number of books and international exhibitions.{{Cite web|url=https://www.royalsocietyofbritishartists.org.uk/artist/martin-leman/|title=Martin Leman RBA RWS|website=The Royal Society of British Artists|language=en-US|access-date=2019-12-22}}
Early life
Career
Before starting his painting career in 1969 he worked as a graphic designer and taught at various institutions across London. His works on the subject of cats have appeared in over 20 books. He was elected as a member of the Royal Society of British Artists in 2007 and is also a member of the Royal Watercolour Society.{{Cite web|url=https://www.thegreatcat.org/the-cat-in-art-and-photos-2/cats-art-contemporary/martin-leman-1934-present-british/|title=Martin Leman (1934-present, British)|date=2016-04-01|website=THE GREAT CAT|language=en-US|access-date=2019-12-22}} As well as cats his works have focused on portraits of women and areas of Cornwall which have featured as a backdrop to much of his output.{{Cite web|url=https://studio18.co.uk/341-martin-leman|title=Martin Leman - Studio 18 {{!}} Art Gallery|website=studio18.co.uk|access-date=2019-12-22}}
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