John Myatt is one of Britain's most celebrated living painters, best known for his extraordinary ability to work in the style of the great masters. A former art teacher from Staffordshire, Myatt came to public attention in the 1990s following a high-profile forgery case that Scotland Yard described as the biggest art fraud of the 20th century. Since his rehabilitation, he has built a remarkable legitimate career, creating "genuine fakes" — original works painted in the manner of artists such as Monet, Picasso, Matisse and Le Corbusier. His work is collected worldwide and celebrated for its technical mastery, warmth and wit.