Trans artist Brogan Bertie named Portrait Artist of the Year

Trans artist Brogan Bertie has been named Portrait Artist of the Year and earned a £10,000 commission to paint Lorraine Kelly. 

The out trans artist was crowned the Sky Arts Portrait Artist of the Year 2024 on Wednesday (11 December) and has since unveiled his portrait of the presenter which is on display in the National Galleries of Scotland, Edinburgh. 

Based in Margate, Kent, the painter won over the hearts of the judges with an interpretation of Strictly Come Dancing star Layton Williams in week three of the series. In the semi-final, Bertie delivered a striking depiction of actress Joely Richardson, securing his place in the final. 

Bertie’s work is described as being “rooted in connection; preferring to paint from life, his portraits offer an energetic and intimate insight into

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