Ahmad Hassan excels in creating portraits of individuals from all walks of life, portraying them with a deep sense of understanding. Attuned to the current issues of society, he translated his observations into his paintings. Through his rustic brushwork and bold use of colour, he portrays the traditions from the local communities and the captivating flora and fauna. Ahmad Hassan graduated with distinction in the Advanced Intensive Illustration course at the Croydon College of Art and Design, England in 1981.  Born in Kuala Terengganu, Ahmad Hassan is one of the founding members of the Angkatan Pelukis SeMalaysia (APS), previously known as Majlis Kesenian Melayu, formed in 1956. The APS flourished at the time of outstanding figurative artists such as Dato' Hoessein Enas, Idris Salam, Mazli Mat Som, Zakaria Noor, Yusoff Abdullah, Mohd Salehuddin and Sabtu Mohd Yusof. He was also a member of the Wednesday Art Group. Ahmad Hassan was a director of the Information Department at Jalan Tun Perak, Kuala Lumpur.