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  • Artist Linda Charles has been sneaking off in the woods!

    This artist has just released 3 brand new pieces for Washington Green’s new Autumn Collection.

    Charles is well known for using light to create interesting reflections of colours in the still water from the surrounding fauna. She paints with vibrant colours to depict the greenery and flowers around the water’s edge.


    (Jade Reflections by Linda Charles)

    Linda says that she likes to leave the viewer wondering what is just beyond the picture, or what is just around the bend, We can imagine what we like as the answer to that question is a mystery. Charles claims her inspiration is based on her surroundings, after all, she does live in the countryside in Hertfordshire close to a National Trust site! She often goes out into the woods with her pet dog and finds areas that inspire her to paint.


    (Lilac Time by Linda Charles)

    I especially love “Lilac Time” because of her use of colour, there are so many different shades of purple and the reflections of the flowers cast on the stream looks amazing. However I also really like “Sweet Harmony” because of the vibrancy of the red shades she has used in the piece.


    (Sweet Harmony by Linda Charles)

    These pictures of her work just dont do them justice. Go to a gallery and you can really appreciate the textures and colour contrasts.

    Click here to see the countryside which has inspired Linda Charles

    Click here for my interpretation of what is just beyond the stream!

    Thanks

    Vicki

  • Jack Vettriano- From Rags To Riches

    Scottish self-taught artist Vettriano began painting at the age of 21. He paints people, often women or couples in romantic situations. His most famous piece, “The Singing Butler” has made him very wealthy indeed. In fact, he even has an OBE.


    “The Singing Butler” by Jack Vettriano

    As a child, Vettriano worked hard doing jobs such as cleaning windows and was even kept from school by his dad in order to pick potatoes at one point. Now however, he is one of the more affluent and wealthy artists, having sold many thousands of copies of his art work across the globe. Nowadays, he is reported to make around half a million per year from his print licensing alone, and the famous piece “The singing Butler” fetched £750,000 at an auction at Southeby’s.


    “The Temptress” by Jack Vettriano

    His pieces have inspired people from around the globe, although critics have always had a few negative words for him. For example, he was accused of plagiarism when he released “The Singing Butler” as the critics claimed that the figures were found to be taken from a book.

    More information about Vettriano’s career
    The Telegraph report on Jack Vettriano

    By the way, I heard he used to work for Redbridge Council!!

    Thanks

    Vicki

  • Caroline Shotton: Her career is MOOVIN’ along quite well!!

    Last month, we told you about her new Tour/Collection- “Moovin’” But we focused on her new products. Now I am going to show you another of her new pictures!


    “The Good, The Bad and The Ugly” by Caroline Shotton

    I read that Caroline Shotton was reluctant to create an “ugly” cow so thats why it has a paper bag over its head!!! I personally think it works well though. I also think the raindrops on the “ugly” side and the hearts on the “good” side look really amazing up close because from a distance it appears as though they are stick on gems, but up close you realise she has created this effect herself. Also, you cant tell from this picture, but the picture is hand embellished, from the paper bag to the red gems around the “bad” cow.

    The only thing with these cows are their sad little faces. Why must you make them so “long” in the face Caroline!?!

    Heres some fun links:

    Why do cows go moo? you will never guess according to this crazy website we discovered!!

    Fun cow facts

    Thanks,

    Vicki

  • Artist Bruno Tinucci – He likes rolling around in Tuscan fields!

    As a self-taught landscape artist, Tinucci found his own style of painting. His style has a touch of Livornese tradition as well as his personal style of using bright colours and bold brush strokes. He has a more traditional feel to his work which never goes out of fashion and can be described as classic and timeless.


    “La Bella Campagna” by Bruno Tinucci

    His works portray beautiful Tuscan countryside landscapes that you may expect to see on Italian sauce jars or wine bottles in the supermarket! Yes, his paintings show us that what we imagine the Tuscan countryside to look like is true.


    “Vista del Paese II” by Bruno Tinucci

    “People these days are interested in artistic pieces of great value and that is exactly what Bruno Tinucci’s paintings have achieved. However, not only does he keep tradition alive but he also expresses it with an up-to-date style that shows his greater understanding of contemporary art.” On Bruno Tinucci by Italian television art critic Mauro Innocenti in 1974 at an exhibition at “La Garda”, Milan.

    The new release “La Bella Campage” I especially like, for the way he has painted the flowers in the foreground with wisps of purple, red and yellow. I feel it is clever to have integrated this contemporary piece with traditional aspects.

    Livorno, Italy
    Milan, Italy

    Let us know your opinions of Bruno Tinucci’s work.

    Thanks

    Vicki