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  • Rolf Harris – New limited editions coming soon

    Just received word that Rolf Harris will shortly be releasing New limited editions prints via Demontfort Fine Art.

    Photograph of artist Rolf Harris

    It will be interesting to see how many will be released and what subject matter they will be featuring. Last year’s 2006 collection featured 16 items ranging from: London scenes, boating/ rivers to wildlife, with 8 images (8 on paper and 8 on canvas versions.) The colouring on those pieces blew me away, they were amazing and undeniably a ‘Rolf Harris’ work.

    I hope that these New releases will be at a more reachable, lower price, so more members of the public can enjoy his work in their homes.

    thank you

    Russell

  • Autumn Fair 2007 – Art Industry Trade Show

    It is only a few days to go until the Autumn Fair opens, which is again being held at Birmingham’s NEC (National Exhibition Centre) from Sunday 2nd – Wednesday 5th September 2007. The Fair is for the art trade and gallery owners.

    Traditionally one of the big two Trade/Supplier events that Gallery owners visit, I will be attending to see the new releases and to meet our suppliers, whether that is the suppliers of artwork itself (i.e. the publishers), manufacturers of the frames or a whole manner of other Gallery related items.

    Autumn Fair 2007

    The Autumn Fair state:

    “The timing of Autumn Fair is impeccable. This impressive showcase of big brands, major global suppliers and innovative home-grown producers offers a pre-Christmas buying opportunity that is second to none. Plus with 90% of exhibitors launching new products, this is your chance to preview some attention-grabbing trends for Spring.”

    The Autumn fair believe this is a good time for galleries to attend and buy their new stock for the Christmas selling period but I also expect people attend to catch up with the latest news and gossip from their various contacts throughout the industry. It’s also nice to put a picture to the face of people you speak to throughout the year.

    Entry is free to the trade and you can register online at the Autumn Fair website.

    Washington Green Autumn Event

    One of the UK’s biggest art publishers, Washington Green Fine Art will be having their own event showcase at the Birmingham International Convention Centre (ICC) starting this Saturday 2nd September. They will be an exclusive showing of their new releases to the art trade, at the ICC.

    thank you

    Russell

  • Jack Vettriano New limited editions & an auction

    Scottish artist Jack Vettriano has recently released two new limited edition prints, released to galleries by his new publisher, Demontfort Fine Art of the UK.

    Jack Vettriano is possibly Scotland’s most famous living artist. His paintings have a ’film noir’ context to them and often display nude or romantic themes. Vettriano’s work has been published in print (unlimited) format for many years, certainly within the UK and whether a person has knowledge of the artist or not, his work is instantly recognizable to most.

    The first of his new Limited Edition prints is ‘The Tourist Trap’:

    The Tourist Trap by artist Jack Vettriano

    I find his work to be thought evoking and provocative and he is the master of this style of painting. I am pleased that more limited editions are being produced, as many people have expressed an interest in his ‘collectable’ (limited edition) artwork but obviously not everyone has half a million £ sterling to spend!: On 21 April 2004 the original canvas of ‘The Singing Butler’ sold at auction for £744,500.

    The second new Limited Edition print is ‘The Defenders Of Virtue’:

    The Defenders Of Virtue by artist Jack Vettriano

    In related news, Sotheby’s auction house are auctioning one of Vettriano’s paintings: ‘Bluebird At Bonneville’ on 29th August 2007 with an estimate of £400,000 to £600,000 GBP Sterling.

    Here is a link to the auction on Sotheby’s website
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    The auctioning of Jack Vettriano’s ‘Bluebird At Bonneville’

    Image of ‘Bluebird At Bonneville’:

    Bluebird At Bonneville by artist Jack Vettriano

    Full Title & Address of the auction:
    Sotheby’s ‘Scottish & Sporting Pictures,’ lot 231, 29th August 2007, Gleneagles Hotel, London

    thank you

    Russell

  • Rolf Harris – ‘Blue Elvis’ new Limited Edition print

    Popular Australian born artist Rolf Harris has released a new Limited Edition print for July 2007, his first this year, to the UK and Worldwide art market. ‘Blue Elvis’ is a fitting tribute to the King of Rock and Roll, Elvis Presley and was painted to commemorate the 30th Anniversary of Elvis’s passing in 1977. Rolf talks about what made him paint Elvis:

    Blue Elvis by artist Rolf Harris

    ‘My Wife and I have a very dear friend who has been a huge Elvis Presley fan since he was a child. He seems to know every song that Elvis ever sang, let along recorded. In conversation with him a couple of years ago, I found out, to my amazement, that it would soon be thirty years since Elvis passed away and I thought that this remarkable man, on stage, in his trademark white jumpsuit, would make a wonderful painting.

    Photograph of artist Rolf Harris

    Well, to cut a long story short, I did the painting as a celebration of his life and I’m really proud of if it. I hope you fell that it captures the king as he is best remembered.’

    Personally I think ‘Blue Elvis’ reveals Rolf Harris’s versatility as a painter and this is an outstanding figurative piece of work in its own right; the fact that it is a tribute to such a beloved icon makes it even more satisfying to me.

    thank you

    Russell