Draft:Binny Mathews

Binny Mathews was born in Dorset, England, into a family with established artistic connections.^[2] Her uncle, Anthony Mathews, was a prominent artist and publisher.^[3]Mathews began painting in early childhood and later pursued formal art education at Farnham.^[2]

In 1981, at the age of 21, Mathews was appointed Artist in Residence at Oakham School. ^[4] During her tenure, she instructed students who later achieved professional recognition in the arts.

Following her residency, Mathews relocated to London, where she established a career as a portrait painter. Her portfolio includes commissions for a diverse range of public figures and professionals, including: Donald Swann, Theo Fennell, John Illsley, Raymond Seitz, Dame Stella Rimington. ^{[2] [5]}

Mathews eventually returned to Dorset, where she continues to operate a practice serving clients throughout the United Kingdom and internationally. ^[2]

Mathews has exhibited her work at several major British art institutions, including: Royal Academy of Arts, National Portrait Gallery, Mall Galleries.^{[1] [6]} Her paintings are held in various public and private collections, including those of the University of Oxford, the Embassy of the United States in London, the National Trust, and the Royal Collection of HM King Charles III.^[4]