Peter Kotka : Alexander Gallery, Bath

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A painting without a frame is a cake without icing, and an artist can spend a lifetime trying to find the right framer. Which is why we treasure the talents of  Kelvyn Cross. 

His delightful studio is tucked away in Gadlys Lane in the historic seaside town of Beaumaris on the Isle of Anglesey. Kelvin is an artist/framer with instinct. Art college training has given him an insight  into what's 'right' for a painting.  

www.islandframes.co.uk

Still under wraps

                      LANE OF CONFIDENCES  Martyn Jones' painting was still in bubble-wrap
                      when Ralph Sanders sold it at Ffin-y-Parc Gallery, Llanrwst. Martyn had
                      barely left the grounds of the fabulous country house gallery when the sale
                      had been made.

                      As for the rest of Martyn Jones' new work for 2016 ... Get it while you can!
                   
                      www.welshart.net

Eliza Brown : Seattle bound

It's common knowledge that Eliza Brown is a great traveller; she searches out inspiration across the whole of Wales and England. She welcomes the changing seasons and vistas and is just as at home on a canal towpath as sitting on a rock in the Irish Sea  - but now her life is about to take a dramatic turn. In just a matter of weeks our mixed-media artist will be taking a one-way flight with her family to the USA.  

It isn't goodbye for Eliza because she'll continue to paint for our galleries in the UK and with the stunning Pacific coastline just waiting to be captured by her paintbrush, we can look  forward to a new and even more vibrant era of Eliza Brown paintings.

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Greg's Place

During her career, Angela Wakefield has produced some of our most enduring representations of contemporary urban landscapes both here and in the USA. However, her latest commission presents an exciting challenge rather closer to home.

When the University of York made plans to celebrate Greg Dyke’s eleven years as Chancellor they decided that commissioning a painting would be the best way of showing their appreciation. It's no secret that Greg is not only a keen admirer of the work of American artist, Edward Hopper, but is also a great fan of Angela's paintings. So, his wife, Sue, felt that a piece by Angela Wakefield would be an excellent choice.

She was approached by the Chancellors department of the university, and was told that they were planning to unveil a new outdoor community space on 27 October, supported by Greg Dyke during his final year in office.

The actual painting is going to be of ‘Greg’s Place’. The new area will offer an innovative space to host and view art installations, open air cinema, pop-up activities and performance for students and visitors alike, whilst providing a focal point for Open Days and Graduation days,

Angela and her husband Phil recently spent a memorable couple of hours at Heslington Hall, North Yorkshire with Greg.

 ‘Greg is extremely charming & charismatic,’ says Angela.’He said that he would be visiting my studio in Ribchester soon.’

The ex-Chancellor would like to give the artist as much creative freedom for the commission as possible, and was keen to hear her ideas as to how she would capture the spirit of the place. He took a very keen interest in Angela and her work and was interested to know more about Bee Mill.

Angela Wakefield's initial thinking for the commission is to capture the diverse range of students, their friendships, interactions and natural behaviour within the grounds.  Also, there was talk of returning at twilight to capture the atmosphere at night, when the lights react on the surface of the lake, or when there is something a little more dramatic in terms of light and perspective.

Part of Angela’s process is to use her imagination to bring together various elements, incorporating several photographic references, memories and sketches in order to create a unique and original work.

www.ascot studios.com       www.albanygallery.com  www.colourfieldgallery.com

Making the most of MJ in Shropshire

Martyn Jones seems to be making quite a show of himself in Ludlow at present! Bebb Fine Art  have just taken delivery of a further two fantastic paintings to add to their collection.

  Nuit Jardine-Juillet. Oil on Canvas 

           

 Silent Winter. Oil on Canvas  

                                                                                                                                                 

www.bebbfineart.co.uk

Penmon Pebbles

Can't wait to see Eliza Brown's new work at the Albany Gallery Summer Exhibition 2016

Penmon Pebbles

Mixed media

Eliza Brown 2016

SOLD

Zavrjava iv Martyn Jones 2016