Painter, notably of portraits, who studied at Blackpool College of Art and Design, 1987–9; Coventry University, 1989–92; and the Slade School of Fine Art, 1994–6. Awards and scholarships included Paul Smith Scholarships, 1994–6; Elizabeth Greenshields Foundation Awards, 1994–6–9; Winsor & Newton Young Artists’ Award, 2nd Prize, and BP Portrait Award, 1st Prize, both 1997; and Carrol Foundation, Young Artist of the Year Award, Prize Winner, 1999. Many famous politicians, designers and businessmen sat for Lloyd, whose mixed shows included RP, Mall Galleries, 1996; ROI, 1997; Hunting Art Prizes at Royal College of Art and MAFA, Manchester City Art Galleries, both 1997; Art Aid, Vinopolis Gallery, 2000; The Discerning Eye, selector and exhibitor, 2001; and Being Present, Jerwood Space, 2004.
Text source: 'Artists in Britain Since 1945' by David Buckman (Art Dictionaries Ltd, part of Sansom & Company)