Jack Vettriano is a Scottish painter known for his distinctive and often romanticised figurative art.
He began painting in his twenties, mainly self-taught, and his work gained attention in the 1990s.
One of Vettriano's most famous and iconic works is "The Singing Butler," which depicts a couple dancing on a beach, with a pair of attendants holding an umbrella. This painting became immensely popular and is a symbol of his romantic and nostalgic themes.
While Vettriano's work has gained a significant following, he has also faced criticism from some art critics who consider his style too commercial or lacking in originality. Despite this, he remains one of the most commercially successful contemporary artists in the UK, with exhibitions and prints of his work being widely sought after.