With Summer here, and we are all spending more time with family and friends in our gardens, what better time to create that Wow Factor with a sculpture! J ust as an artwork brings together a beautifully designed room in a house – a sculpture in the garden does the same. Take a look at our guide for buying the perfect sculpture.
Read MoreJules Allan’s paintings are created in a constant state of revision, by layering, scraping and dissolving the paint. The surface of the paintings reveal the process of layering involved in making them, concrete, plaster, raw canvas and delicate stitching combine with monochromatic areas of black or grey as well as lighter tones. As usual, I wanted to know more about her inspiration and process.
Read MoreWe all know that Picasso was right when he said “Art washes from the soul the dust of everyday life”, whether it is looking at art in a public gallery or relaxing in front of an artwork at home at the end of a long, stressful day, it makes us feel good!
Read MoreWorking with acrylic and mixed media, Corinne takes a blank white canvas and makes it into a new form through the expression of energy which begins to develop a life of it's own and a new entity, creating a vibrant and emotive work. Carol wanted to know more about her inspiration and process.
Read MoreStarting your very own art collection can seen like a big step into the unknown. We have put together our 7 Top Tips on starting your collection, or, indeed, adding to the artwork you already have.
Read MoreHanging your artwork is just part of the fun of collecting - but it can be tricky to get it right! It doesn’t matter how fabulous your artwork is, if it isn’t hung correctly it can really be a deal breaker! Don’t worry - take a look at our top tips!
Read MoreWith a new body of Rod’s enso artwork arriving in our gallery, Carol wanted to revisit an earlier chat she had with artist Rod McIntosh about the use of the enso in his practice and to find out a little more about its’ significance to him and his creative and well-being habits.
Read MoreThe working world has changed post lockdown, more and more people working from home for all or part of the week will become the new norm. Here are our 5 Top Tips to get the best out of your ‘home office’.
Read MoreAnna Macdonald’s work explores the play between form and space, force and subtlety and consciousness and intuition.
Influences of Minimalism, mid-century Abstraction, Abstract Expressionism and Japanese aesthetics are evident in her use of limited colour, geometric shapes and gestural marks. …let’s find out more!
Read MoreFintan Whelan's method of painting is characterised by an immediacy of process and an urgency of vision.
Despite the appearance of serendipity, his technique involves constant assessment, measurement and exploration of pigments and their configurations, combined with varnishes, oils and a variety of materials. …let’s find out more!
Read MoreBuying artwork for your home can often be daunting! There is a big wide world out there full of artwork…..where to begin?
It pays, in so many ways, to find a gallery that sells the type of artwork you like and to build up a trusted relationship with the gallerist.
Read MoreSam uses a mix of recycled metals and industrial paints to create landscape pieces.
“I gorge on the speed and power of mark making, the rawness and the ferocity of paint” …Well, we just had to find out more about Sam’s artwork!
Read MoreEveryone has a favourite colour, one that naturally draws us to it, that we feel comfortable with. Trends come and go but generally we tend to associate certain colours with things…. so what does colour say about us and the way we perceive colour?
Read MoreRachel creates works in a variety of media, mainly acrylics, producing atmospheric and deceptively understated pieces often on a large scale. As usual, our Gallery Director, Carol Caiger, wanted to know more…
Read MoreIsabelle’s mixed media paintings combine vibrant dynamic colours that generate excitement and trigger emotions. Acrylic being her main medium, enhanced by a resin used creates an amazing gloss, leaving a sculptured appearance to the completed work. The final effect is so strong that her paintings have often been mistaken for digital work or print making. Our Gallery Director, Carol Caiger, wanted to find out more…
Read MoreChances are that unless your artwork is painted on canvas, it will be on paper. When you see that an artwork is 'on paper' do you really know what the different types of paper and terms mean and how they form the base of your artwork? Our quick guide will put you in the know.
Read MoreGareth's is known for his sculptures based on American west coast Googie architecture of the 1950s and 1960s. His latest series of work is inspired by surfing and waves, and each piece created is named after a wave or a beach. We caught up with him to ask him about his inspiration and how he creates his cool sculptures.
Read MoreWe are so happy to introduce our new artist, Caroline Banks to you. We have been admirers of her stunning work for sometime now so over the moon that she is joining us! As always, we wanted to know more about her and her work…
Read MoreIf you are looking to start or add to your art collection, but don't want to spend a fortune, then fear not, limited edition prints are here! Prints have always been a good, affordable option to original art, but can also be a minefield between good and bad! However, all is not lost, we have some great tips to steer you safely through!
Read MoreAs you know, we love sharing info about our fantastic artists! We want to know what they are doing, why and how, so our Gallery Director, Carol Caiger caught up with Fraser Renton recently and got him to take a break from his busy day to give us the lowdown...
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