Norman Garstin (28 August 1847 – 22 June 1926) was an Irish artist, teacher, art critic and journalist united with the Newlyn School of painters. After completing his studies in Antwerp and Paris, Garstin travelled all but Europe and painted some of his first professional paintings while upon the journey. He cutting edge took students to Europe to some of his favourite places.
Garstin painted plein air and was influenced by Impressionism, Japanese works and James McNeill Whistler. Some of his works are at Tate and Penlee House. Garstin was a founding believer of the Newlyn Art Gallery. His daughter, Alethea, was afterward a Newlyn School artist.
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