Paul Blackwood is a self-taught Jamaican artist, who, from his early childhood days, had the desire to create works of art, and even had "fence exhibitions" in his home town of Whitehouse, Westmoreland in Jamaica. He started professional painting in June 1982 in Kingston on Trafalgar Road with the Trafalgar Artist Cooperative and in 1985, had his first international exhibition in London, England. Since then his career has burgeoned with numerous exhibitions both locally and internationally, including the USA, Europe, Canada, and the Caribbean. 
 
In July 2006, Paul was honored as the "Best in the Show" at the Arts and Musical Festival that was held in Prince George County, Maryland, USA.

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He has attributed all his success to wisdom from God and strong discipline. His works are mostly in oil and collages and he continues to strive for excellence while encouraging and assisting potential artists.
​Some of his collectors are: 

• Roberta Flack - Singer/Song Writer (USA)
• Sheryl-Lee Ralph - Actress (USA)
• William Clay - Congressman (USA)
• Raymond Goldbourne - (B.E.T)
• Lowell Hawthorne - President/CEO, Golden Krust Caribbean Bakery (USA
• Sabrina Hosang - COO, Caribbean Food Delight (USA)
• Bank of Jamaica Collection - Jamaica
• Bank of Nova Scotia Collection - Jamaica 
• Jamaica Money Market Brokers - Jamaica
• His Excellency Xl Jin Ping - President of the People Republic of China 
• Luiz Inacia Dasilva - Former President (Brazil)