Hannibal Coates

Hannibal Coates realist painter in France. Portrait, figurative, still life paintings inspired by Old Master traditions.

Hannibal Coates is an Australian painter living and working in France, sharing the journey of building a life around art. From the Barossa Valley to Florence and now Paris, his path has been shaped by classical training, discipline, and a deep respect for traditional oil painting.

After studying at Adelaide Central School of Art, he trained at Charles H Cecil Studios in Florence, developing a strong foundation in Old Master techniques. Today, his work focuses on portraiture, figurative painting and still life, capturing quiet, in-between moments through light, form and subtle detail.

This channel goes beyond finished paintings, offering a real look inside the studio, the process, the wins, the struggles, and what it actually takes to pursue painting seriously in today’s world.