I thought I would give mention to Rebecca and her work, she was recently awarded Best New Artist 2008 by the UK’s Fine Art Trade Guild.

This is quite a prestigious award in the Fine Art industry and demand for an artist’s work has historically rocketed after receiving the award, I’m sure her publisher Demontfort Fine Art, are very proud of her.

(All At Sea by Rebecca Lardner)

What is the secret to her success? Well I can certainly comment on the artwork itself and the public’s fondness for it.

It evokes reminiscing of the British seaside towns that we have all visited at some time in our lives: The quirkiness of the town houses that are so familiar with those areas, normally in very garish colours I might add! the fishing boats, the wharfs, the moorings, the blueness of the sea, Punch and Judy!

(Coming And Going by Rebecca Lardner)

Sometimes I can look at Rebecca’s pictures, see the harbour scene, spot the seagulls and really I can feel the spray hitting my face and smell the salty sea water and for a moment I am taken away!

(Seafarers I by Rebecca Lardner)

Ill calm down now, I think I’m getting carried away?

Thank you

Russell

Useful Links:
http://www.seasidehistory.co.uk/
http://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/
The Fine Art Trade Guild