Artistic background
Tim Shorten was born in Bolton, Lancs. He studied at Bolton College of Art & Design, Preston Polytechnic Department of Fine Art (now UCLan), and Leeds Polytechnic (Leeds Beckett University). He was Head of Art and Design at Altrincham Grammar School for Boys in Cheshire until 2017 and is now a full-time painter.
Interests
Art of all genres. Musical theatre, Jazz, Mid-twentieth century culture, interior design, sewing and tailoring.
