Australian portrait and fine artist — Darling Portrait Prize winner (National Portrait Gallery of Australia) & Archibald People’s Choice winner
Portrait Practice
Jaq Grantford is an award-winning Australian portrait artist, recognised with the Darling Portrait Prize at the National Portrait Gallery of Australia and the People’s Choice Award in the Archibald Prize.
Her work is held in public and private collections, including the National Portrait Gallery, the National Gallery of Victoria, and international collections.
Known for portraits that capture character as much as likeness, Jaq works across expressive and traditional approaches, creating works for exhibitions, institutions, corporate collections, and private commissions
Fine Art & Collectable Works
Alongside portraiture, Jaq Grantford’s fine art practice includes oil paintings, drawings, and sculptural works. Original works are available for acquisition, with selected pieces also released as limited edition prints.
Her work has been featured in international publications and recognised with awards in Australia and overseas, including the Kennedy Art Prize and Best in Show at the American Art Awards.
Selected works are listed online. Collectors are welcome to enquire about current and upcoming pieces.
Approach & Intention
Jaq’s work is driven by a lifelong commitment to drawing and observation, with a focus on capturing the essence of a subject rather than surface likeness alone.
Whether painting a person, a figure, or a place, her practice is focused on creating work that sustains attention and continues to deepen over time.
This balance of technical discipline and emotional insight sits at the centre of her practice.
Jaq Grantford Art acknowledges and pays respect to the Bunurong people, the Traditional Custodians of these lands and waters.