Brian Hinton

Brian Hinton is regarded by many as one of Norfolk’s unsung heroes.  His extraordinary and highly distinctive paintings,  will be seem familiar to many who have lived or loved in and around the Burnhams – without actually realising why.  

The answer lies at The Hoste Arms where – in Paul Whittome's days – a number of his paintings were to seen in the main dining room.  Unsurprisingly,  they are now sought after and appreciated by an ever–growing audience. Whatever the theme of Brian Hinton's paintings it is always the people that spring to life from the canvas. His profound understanding of the human form and his skill as a draughtsman ensure that he conveys in his images both a compelling sense of movement and readily understood body language.