Chaz Newton-Smith

Introducing Chaz Newton-Smith

Born in Bristol in 1982, Chaz Newton-Smith is an artist whose bold, expressive work captures both the pulse of city life and the calm of the natural world. He studied Fine Art at the University of Northampton before moving to Manchester in 2005. He later settled in Stockport, where he continues to develop his distinctive style of abstract expressionism.

Chaz’s large-scale paintings take more than a month to complete. He layers brushstrokes, textures, and vivid colors to create works alive with energy and movement. His art is inspired by the Abstract Expressionist masters: the raw emotion of Franz Kline, the sweeping gestures of Willem de Kooning, and the fearless use of color by Claude Monet. While influenced by these greats, Chaz pushes his own practice forward—balancing architectural form with human feeling in every canvas.

His story also carries deep personal struggle. In December 2018, Chaz suffered a severe brain injury after being struck by a vehicle. Years of rehabilitation followed, yet his drive to create never faltered. This experience transformed his art, giving it new layers of resilience, expression, and life.

Today, Chaz exhibits his work at The Springfield House Gallery. The gallery combines historic character with a contemporary spirit, offering the ideal space for his bold, emotive paintings.

Step into the collection and experience the art of Chaz Newton-Smith—where every brushstroke carries a story of endurance and passion.