King Charles III is one of the UK's most successful living artists. Here are 15 of his works.

Zoë Ettinger,Erin McDowellSep 13, 2022, 00:34 IST

King Charles painting with watercolors in Klosters, Switzerland.Julian Parker:UK Press via Getty Images

King Charles is said to be one of the most successful living artists in the United Kingdom.
His paintings were first exhibited in Windsor Castle in 1977.

King Charles III has been painting for nearly 50 years after getting his start while at school in Scotland.

King Charles sitting and sketching in Bhutan.Tim Graham Photo Library via Getty Images

Many of his earlier works, like this 1986 painting of Castle Mey, showed family homes. The castle used to be the home of the Queen Mother.

A watercolor of Castle Mey, which used to be the home of the Queen Mother, 1986.Tim Graham Photo Library via Getty Images

Many of his paintings were completed in Scotland, where he spent his youth and returns often.

A painting of an abandoned cottage on the Island of Stroma, Caithness, Scotland.Max Nash:AFP via Getty Images

One of his favorite places to paint is Balmoral Castle, pictured below.

A watercolor of Balmoral Castle.Tim Graham Photo Library via Getty Images

Charles has painted numerous scenes around Balmoral, including these surrounding hills.

Spittal of Glen Muic near Balmoral Castle.Tim Graham Photo Library via Getty Images

He has said he prefers watercolors because they are quicker to finish so he does not have to keep his security detail waiting too long, according to The Telegraph.

A mountain scene painting by King Charles.David Cheskin: PA Images via Getty Images

The king's paintings have been displayed in multiple exhibitions and at charity events.

Balmoral Winter Scene, 1998, left, and Ballochbuie Forest Balmoral, 2000.Yui Mok:PA Images via Getty Images

"Lochnagar from the Gelder Cottage," pictured below, was displayed at the Royal Paintbox: Royal Artists Past and Present exhibition at Windsor Castle.

"Lochnagar from the Gelder Cottage" by King Charles.Andrew Matthew:PA Images via Getty Images

He showed many of his watercolors at a charity reception for International Nursing and Nurses Day.

The king in front of his watercolor paintings at a reception for International Nursing and Nurses Day.PA Images via Getty Images

King Charles has painted watercolors all over the world, like this one from 1989 of Double Haven Bay in Hong Kong.

Double Haven Bay in Hong Kong by King Charles, 1989.K. Y. Cheng/South China Morning Post via Getty Images

He was also seen painting in Kyoto, Japan, in 1986.

King Charles painting in the garden of Imperial Palace in Kyoto.Tim Graham/Getty Images

The king has spent a great deal of time in Switzerland, where he stays at Klosters ski resort and enjoys painting beautiful mountain scenes.

King Charles painting with watercolors in Klosters, Switzerland.Julian Parker:UK Press via Getty Images

Klosters liked his work so much that one of his paintings was used on an annual ski pass in 1997.

His watercolor of Klosters, Switzerland, was used for the ski pass for the 1997 season.Tim Graham/ Getty Images

His works have been featured on stamps in the UK.

King Charles' "Ben Arkle Sutherland" was featured on stamps.Tim Graham Photo Library via Getty Images

This British stamp shows his painting of Dersingham in Norfolk, England.

His works have been printed on royal stamps.Tim Graham Photo Library via Getty Images

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