Ian McKillop first began his career as a professional artist and designer in the United States, working for two theatrical companies: ‘Best of Broadway’ in New York, and Creative International in Tampa, Florida. He was responsible for the sets for various television and theatrical productions, including ‘1776 Opera’, the Bette Davis National Tour and the Miss America Pageant in Bush Gardens for CBS television. Following his return to the UK he became resident Artistic Director for the Stowe Opera Company, together with two National Opera and Ballet companies, responsible for designing various stage sets including Carmen, Cosi Fan Tuti, Trovatore, Carlos, Hansel and Gretal, Rusalka and Onegin.
Beyond Theatre Arts and Portraiture, Ian’s work has developed into various areas including Figurative, Abstract and Landscape, and as a keen Underwater Photographer, the coral formations of the major oceans are also a source of inspiration for some of his work.
Find Ian on Instagram @Mckart22