Braaq
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Brian Shields (1951-1997) was a Liverpool born English painter. He is best known for painting industrial scenes of northern Britain. He acquired the nickname "Braaq" in his school days — on account of his artistic talent he was nicknamed "Braque" after the French artist Georges Braque, a mis-spelling then transformed Braque into Braaq.
In 1977 He was described by The Times as "one of the six most successful artists in England."[1] The Liverpool Echo described him as "Liverpool's Lowry", referring to the similarity in style between his work and that of L. S. Lowry.
In the late 1970s Braaq's sister, Ann, died at the young age of 21. In memory of her of his subsequent paintings are signed with both his signature and "Ann".
He is known for painting himself into many of his works as a young boy wearing a black and white striped jumper.
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