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News and Opinions on published UK Fine Art

  • 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/

  • Steven Townsend Dog Art news – ‘Tribute To Moses’ & ‘Monty’

    Better late than never, we finally have a few words from UK artist Steven Townsend about last years highly successful limited edition print: ‘Tribute to Moses’ – Published Sep 2008.


    (Limited edition print: ‘Tribute To Moses’)

    “This is the new dog from Steven Townsend called ‘Tribute To Moses.’ I am sure no one is going to argue about how handsome a dog Moses is and therefore I do not need to say much more about this really beautiful, friendly natured Black Labrador.

    He is four years old, born 26th May 2004 and is the half brother to Monty.(also featured in his own limited print called ‘Monty.’) Both have the same mother, Bif a Field Trial Champion, owned and trained by Jim Swindlehurst.

    That is why the 2 pictures Monty & Tribute To Moses go so well together, they really complement each other. Both Monty & Moses are working dogs and are owned and trained by the same owner, David Lloyd, although he does admit that they are also family pets.

    Why Tribute to Moses? Well he was named after the owners father Moses, who passed away some 16 years ago. He had a real love for dogs and through out his life had many working dogs including Labradors so it seems a fitting title.”


    (Limited edition print: ‘Monty’)

    I hope you receive lots of pleasure from Steven latest labrador piece, once again please remember these are limited editions taken from a painting, not a photo! Steven paints in a photo realistic style!

    thanks

    Russell

    Links:
    http://www.thegundogclub.co.uk/
    http://www.thelabradorretrieverclub.com/

  • Sarah Jane Szikora News – ‘The Merry Widow’ & her gingerbread man new boyfriend!

    One of my personal favourites from the new release limited edition prints, by Sarah Jane Szikora, is this one:


    (‘The Merry Widow’)

    ‘The Merry Widow,’ is a lovely happy image, reminiscent of the big hollywood musical movies of years gone by, I think we are in the finale of a great number, im sure of it!

    I love the fact that nearly the whole ‘set’ is made of sweets! from jelly babies as the supporting cast, to lolly pops in the middle and even the plinth the gingerbread man & the ‘fat’ lady are standing on appears to be marshmallow, yum!

    We wrote previously that there are meanings to each of Sarah’s picture and in this one, we have been reliably informed that this represents the end of Szikora’s ‘marriage’ as she is now out of contract with her previous publisher and is now a ‘Merry Widow’ which I think is a brilliant pun.

    And we have her new gingerbread man ‘boyfriend’ who is happy to dance with her and accompany her in the ‘closing number’ of this big hollywood musical!

    Thank you

    Emily

    Links for classic Hollywood Musicals:
    http://www.buzzle.com/editorials/2-28-2005-66376.asp
    http://www.classicmoviemusicals.com/
    http://www.hintsandthings.co.uk/musichall/musicals.htm