Allan studied with two very fine artists, Richard F. Lack
and R H Ives Gammell.  The early years were spent working from 
nature and carefully studying the Masters which entailed copies
from original masterpieces.  The painting process became
more a search for finding a way of seeing nature than simply recording
nature.  

 

                                   SOLO,  Charcoal on paper, 26 x 19"

                                  

                                 Portrait of a Gentleman,  24 x 20 inches



 

Emerald and Rose, by Allan Banks

(image courtesy Sotheby's auction house.)

Yellow Roses






Reverie
                           
                        
     
                                                                                  
     
      
       

Lillies of the field

'The Blue Silk Scarf'

Girl with Hollyhocks







Peonies










Summer Afternoon













The Flower Gatherer
18 x 15 inches