Career
Frickers was the first marine artist to be exhibited at the European Parliament in Brussels in May 2011. Maidstone College of Fine Art (later part of Kent Institute of Art & Design and now part of University for the Creative Arts) and Medway College: Visual Communication, Photography for advertising & media Falmouth Technical College: Ship & Boat Building. Montmiral School of Painting (South West France) Plymouth College of Further Education (now City College Plymouth): Internet, East business, web design In addition to being an artist, Frickers is also a master shipwright and marine and art historian.
At one time he was managing director of Southeast Boat Building.
Four times chosen Yachting World/Rolex-Swan prize artist Frickers patrons and clients include: The Sail Training Association (now the Tall Ships Youth Trust) Caledonian MacBrayne British Telecom (Marine) Limited. Cunard Lincolnshire Yamaha Sir Robin Knox-Johnston Maiden Great Britain (Tracy Edwards) The National Trust Devonport Management Limited Marine Projects (now known as Princess Yachts) Coe Metcalf Shipping Limited.
Corum - French Admiral"s Cup Sponsor Sir Richard Branson Henri Lloyd Limited Louisiana Maire de Sauternes cost per click (United Kingdom) Limited (name changed in 1998 to Best Foods Incorporated) Frickers work has been exhibited at: European Parliament, Brussels, May 2011 Buckingham Palace London International Boat Show Royal Society of Marine Artists Maison de la Fontaine, City of Brest Chester Town Hall, including a Civic Reception Louisiana Mairie, L"ile sur Tarn, October, November 2007 1868 Restaurant, King David Street, Jerusalem, May 2007 Frickers" wine villages of France paintings have been exhibited at Gallerie Marin in Appledore, north Devon.