A former illustrator, Neal Hughes has been painting professionally for over 40 years. His work has been accepted into many national juried exhibitions and has won many awards including an Award of Excellence at the prestigious International Marine Art Exhibition at the Gallery at Mystic Seaport. He was the grand prize winner of the Utrecht 60th Anniversary Art Competition, winning the top prize out of over 12,000 entries.
Awards that Neal Hughes won in 2024—2019 include:
Neal was elected a “Fellow” of the American Society of Marine Artists and is also a member of Oil Painters of America.
He is a graduate of The Philadelphia College of Art (University of the Arts) and resides in Medford, New Jersey.
“New Jersey artist Neal Hughes uses his considerable artistic skills as an act of celebration and testament, and he is rewarded with inspiration that helps him make creative decisions that elevate his oil landscapes.” – M. Stephen Doherty, Editor, American Artist Magazine.