Category: New Releases

  • Artist Caroline Shotton – Are these cows upset? ‘blue’ even?

    This is the latest Caroline Shotton release ‘Blue Moon’ box canvas.

    Around the whole outline of the moon itself are hand placed, jewels which is a lovely finishing touch to this wonderfully vibrant piece.

    Before this piece came out my favourite colour for a Shotton background was red but now, with the very deep blue, I think this is now the clear winner.

    There is some hidden depth to this painting, the detail in the top half of the sky and the craters in the moon. It is a tribute to Caroline that she makes these paintings look so ridiculously simple but in fact there is a strong artistic intelligence behind them.

    Blue moon but very happy cows!

    thanks

    Emily

  • Artist Rolf Harris – Playing tennis at ‘Wimbledon Legends’ this year?

    Well not quite but Rolf did manage to unveil a new piece of work this year at the event entitled: ‘Wimbledon Champions’ and which is now available to own as a limited edition print.

    On the 15th June, a few days before the tournament, Rolf unveiled the piece himself in the presence of Martina Navratilova and Bjorn Borg, players featured in the painting and Britain’s much loved former No.1 Tim Henman.

    In this new work, Rolf pays tribute to 10 of the greatest Wimbledon Champions: Bjorn Borg, Steffi Graf, Billie-Jean King, Rod Laver, Suzanne Lenglen, John McEnroe, Martina Navratilova, Pete Sampras and Venus Williams & of course the man who would go on to win: Roger Federer.

    Again Rolf shows his versatility as an artist, showing he is just as talented with figurative portraits as any other subject matter!

    Useful Links:

    BBC Video of the event & interviews
    SKY News Video of the event & interviews
    7 Quick questions with Rolf

    thank you

    Emily

  • Paul Kenton News – Amazing new limited editions for Spring 2009

    Probably one of the most highly sought after, up and coming limited edition artists, Paul Kenton, has released more brilliant limited edition box canvas for spring 2009.


    (limited edition box canvas: ‘Northbank Skyline’)

    Again changing his style slightly, bringing in new colours and showing a highly developed artistic flair in his portrayal of some of the world’s most famous cities.

    These releases feature: one of Amsterdam and her canals, one of The Eiffel Tower and three beautiful pictures of London.


    (limited edition box canvas: ‘City Of Romance’)

    His style remains unique in the art world, both his originals and the limited edition prints use a secret formula! where the hand embellished second layer is put onto the canvas/print and built up to create these black lines, that have a fabulous visual effect when you stand back and admire the pictures from a distance.


    (limited edition box canvas: ‘Waters Of Westminster’)

    There is an excitement and vibrancy to his work that I think is really catching on with the general public and ensures each of his pieces sells out from the publisher within weeks of being on sale!


    (limited edition box canvas: ‘Lifeblood of The City’)

    Which is your favourite? For me it is very hard to decide, as I love his work and also live in London, which maybe makes me bias! ‘Lifeblood Of The City’ I find stunning.


    (limited edition box canvas: ‘Avenues Of Amsterdam’)

    Thank you

    James

    Links on visiting these cities:
    http://www.visitlondon.com/
    http://www.paris.org
    http://www.iamsterdam.com/en/visiting

  • Artist Nigel Hemming News- ‘Chip Off The Old Block,’ superb New Release March 2009

    Our good friend Nigel Hemming has produced another superb image, which was released this month at Crufts Dog Show 2009.


    (Limited edition print: ‘Chip Off The Old Block’)

    This lovely scene features a Chocolate Labrador and a puppy in front of the fire place, which is heart warming image anyway, fireplace or not!

    Nigel’s award winning ‘narrative style’ is of course ever present: what’s perked up these dogs interest? is the master going to take them out? Is it dinner time? Is someone at the door? So many questions come to mind and you can’t help but smile.

    I feel this really shows the loveable beauty of the Labrador Retriever and their ever present inquisitive nature. I also love the detail in this picture, from the items on the wall in the background, the detail of the fireplace door, the fine dog hair, to the rug; there is so much for the eye to take in.

    Another classic Nigel Hemming image but hurry only 95 copies released worldwide!

    Thank you

    Russell

    Useful Links:
    http://www.chocolatelabs.co.uk/
    http://www.acdf-fireplace.blogspot.com/
    http://www.oldfireplaces.co.uk/