@158 | Symphony of Sails 1 | Duncan MacGregor
Edition 95
Dimensions: 673x775 | Medium: giclee on canvas
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Adam Barsby
Adam Barsby's whimsical narrative style has won him a huge international following. Awards include John Solomon Trophy in 1998/Fine Art Trade Guild's Best Up & Coming Artist award in 1999
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Alan Hunt
Alan Hunt began painting at the age of eight, when his mother gave him a box of paints to occupy him as he recuperated from an illness. He started off painting birds, which had fascinated him from an early age, but soon moved on to capture on canvas the natural world around him. First studying art at Middlesbrough Art College, Alan then decided to study zoology at Leeds College and Bristol University.... more
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Alexander Millar
Alexander Millar has had many sell out shows in Scotland and New Castle. Born in the 1960's in a mining community near Kilmarnock he then moved to Newcastle 16 years later to discover many characters that would later become inspiration in his art. These memories from childhood became subjects for this self-taught artist's paintings.
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ALIONA OLARU
Trained at the Bucharest Fine Arts School For Children (1990 - 1993) and at the fine arts faculty for decoration and design (1995 - 2000).
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Austin Moseley
Austin was born in 1930 in Tiverdale, which in those days was part of South Staffordshire. After qualifying as an engineer he took up a career as a lecturer based at the University of Wolverhampton. For many years therefore his artwork was forced into second place, but since his retirement he has been able to devote the majority of his time to doing what he loves and his atmospheric paintings have... more
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Beryl Cook
Beryl Cook born in 1926 in Egham Surrey. Nothing and no one is safe from Beryl Cook's devastatingly accurate observation which is never cruel, but has a way of bringing everything down to earth.
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Bob Barker (Looking for a pianting from this artist please contact (0121 744 0422)
It was on Christmas morning, when I was twelve years old, that my mother gave me one of the best presents I have ever received - an oil painting set. That was the start and I have been painting ever since. I was immediately captivated by what could be achieved with a brush, some oil paint and a few small squares of hardboard; I used to paint on the reverse side because I thought it looked like proper... more
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Brian Jull
Brian had an affinity for drawing from a young age. His ideas and inspiration comes from the play of sunlight within a scene, sometimes the light can be intense, sometimes dappled. He is intrigued by the way light can completely transform and change the same scene from morning to midday to afternoon. Brushwork is important to Brian, he likes to express his character through the texture of the paint... more
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Bruce McKay (Looking for a pianting from this artist please contact (0121 744 0422)
Bruce McKay was born in in Toronto. As a young child he was always drawing, especially animals. His parents were very encouraging and when he was ten they arranged for him to spend time with an artist named Ralph Abrams, who was a painter, sculptor and animator and was passionate about experimenting with the 'new'. Ralph encouraged the young Bruce to keep drawing and experimenting. It was during this... more
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Carol Gillan
Carol was born in Lancashire in 1961 and studied art in Brighton. After working as an illustrator on a variety of projects she finally decided to devote herself to a career as a full time fine artist. Now based in Surrey she paints from a studio in her home and specialises in dramatic and humorous animal portraits.
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Caroline Shotton
Whilst studying at Central Saint Martins Carolines eyes were opened to new ideas and techniques. She was captivated by both surrealism and impressionism and much of her work now combines elements from these eras. After college she worked as a freelance artist in the commercial sector, undertaking bespoke commissions from businesses throughout the country, from large abstracts to intricate murals.... more
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Charlotte Atkinson
Charlotte was born in the great naval city of Plymouth in 1973 and grew up with a natural fascination for the sea. After training to be an illustrator at the University of Derby and Hereford College of Art, her love of coastal life drew her to Scotland where she was invited to become Artist in Residence at a rural centre for the arts. Charlotte says: “The moment when I first knew I wanted to be... more
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Meshchersky Arseny Ivanovich (1834-1902). Winter. Broken Ice
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Chris & Steve Rocks
Chris and Steve Rocks represent a unique phenomenon in the world of fine art. Twin brothers who were born only seven minutes apart, they have created an extraordinary artistic partnership, due to a closeness and understanding that is beyond the imagination of most of us. They have worked together throughout their lives, and each of their striking oils on canvas is a true collaboration both in terms... more
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Chris Bennett
Born in 1957, Chris trained at the Slade School of Fine Art, London. He has exhibited at the Royal Academy Summer Show and with the Royal Institute of Oil Painters at the Mall Galleries. His universal and enduring images tap into the strength of our shared cultural awareness in a style best described as 'contemporary nostalgia'
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Cyril Croucher
Cyril was born in 1951 and grew up in Shoeburyness, a small village in the East of England. He graduated from Southend-on-Sea Art College in the swinging sixties and set out to establish himself as a professional artist. Dissatisfied with the work he was producing and following the death of his father, Cyril stopped painting and, as he puts it, “rejoined the real world and got a proper job”. For... more
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David Farrant
Born in London in 1938, David Farrant has built a reputation as one of the finest painters of portraiture in the country. Following his training at Central St. Martin's, London, David embarked on an impressive career which has included exhibitions at the National Portrait Gallery (where he was a finalist in the John Player Award for Portraiture1989) and at the Mall Gallery in London with the Royal... more
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David Farren
David Farren was born in 1972 in Wiltshire and studied art at Bristol. He is now based in Lancashire where he works from a studio in his home when he is not away painting on location. David uses expressive brushwork and colour to represent the energy and movement of the urban landscape, providing a snapshot of everyday life. His aim is to capture the ambience and individuality of some of the world's... more
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Deborah Jones
With a keen interest in Victorian fashion and collectables, Deborah began her career selling paintings from the railings in Hyde Park. She has a love of travel, both for business and pleasure, which has lead her to exhibit work in the USA and to walk the Great Wall of China. Her great love however is painting; she has an enviable collection of sketchbooks that pay tribute to her original style... more
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Debra Stroud
"Before I start to paint I find I get quite a build up of creative energy where I am subconscioulsy working out my ideas - a bit like an impending storm. I try to achieve a feeling of being able to walk straight into the sea - immersion! I work quite fast, and whilst painting time takes on a completely different dimension" Deborah Stroud
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Doug Hyde
Doug Hyde's explosion into the UK art scene has been quite extraordinary, and we are very excited to be offering you this young artists work. Most of the art he produces is on a large scale, in order to achieve maximum impact. His medium is that of pastels and is applied with his hands. The inspiration behind his work derives mainly from his own emotional responses to life, his intention is to... more
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Duncan MacGregor
Duncan has enjoyed immense success across the UK and the USA, displaying his extraordinary work in both galleries and private collections. "I paint around a subject rather than transcribing it directly onot canvas, and I hope that the energy and vibrancy of each image is far more alive to the veiwer than the rahter more prosaic reality!"
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Emilija Pasagic (Looking for a pianting from this artist please contact (0121 744 0422)
My inspiration comes from the intensity and drama of emotional interaction between people - either involving myself or those around me; the emotions of faith, hope and love are what give me my unstoppable desire to paint. I do not have to think about what subject to choose; I feel that the images arise from the dance of life which I try to capture in the natural elements that are a feature of my work.... more
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Eve Arnold (Looking for a pianting from this artist please contact (0121 744 0422)
Eve Arnold began photographing while working at a photo-finishing plant in New York City in 1946. In 1954, Arnold\'s fresh quality and intelligent choice of subject matter brought her to the attention of Robert Capa, the head of Magnum Photos, the prestigious international cooperative of photographers. Capa invited her to join the group, and she became its first American woman member. Her mastery... more
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Fabian Perez (Looking for a pianting from this artist please contact (0121 744 0422)
When we look closely at the paintings of Fabian Perez we can see some fascinating visual signposts that point us in the direction of his influences. The first of these is the night time setting for many of his most powerful images. This distinctive trait leads us directly to the door of his father, Antonio, who Fabian has always cited as the inspiration for his work. Antonio owned a number of... more
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Gary Benfield
Benfield has a natural talent for depicting things as seen. His work is spontaneous and is reflected by his drawn lines and dashes of color. The figures dissolve in and out of their backgrounds and move across the paper.
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Gary Walton
Gary was born in Worcester in 1962. Although he demonstrated a talent for art from an early age, he never considered pursuing a full time career as an artist, instead moving through the school system and into a conventional job. He always loved to paint however and spent much of his spare time painting landscapes – real or imagined. After receiving continual encouragement from his wife, Gary... more
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Gerald Coulson
Gerald Coulson began his career in the aircraft industry as an apprentice engineer, after which he served eight years in the Royal Air Force. His next move was to work as an engineer with British European Airways at Heathrow Airport and it was at this point that Gerald took up painting and drawing as a serious hobby. This combined knowledge of aircraft engineering and his new drawing ability took... more
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Govinder Nazran
Nazran Govinder's naïve canvases are rich in technique and illustrate a superb style. Govinder uses a multitude of settings all of which are individual showing success this brilliant young talent has achieved.
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Henderson Cisz
Born in Brazil in 1960 Henderson travelled around Europe, Australia and South America before settling in the UK in 1986. Many of his most inspirational works feature scenes from the world's most beautiful and exciting cities and his trademark palette utilises cool, soft tones to convey the atmoshpere of each location with accuracy and panache.
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Ian Rawling
Ian’s influences range far and wide, and include the off-the-wall humour of the Monty Python team, cartoon genius Gary Larson, and 1950s American artist, Norman Rockwell. “I have always enjoyed bending the rules, and for me humour and imagination are the key elements of a rewarding composition.”
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Jack Vettriano
Jack Vettriano was born in Fife in 1951. He grew up in the industrial seaside town of Methil and left school at 16 to become an apprentice mining engineer. He took up painting as a hobby in his twenties and his earliest images were copies or pastiches of impressionist paintings. Jack's breakthrough year was 1988, when he felt ready to display his paintings in public and submitted two canvases... more
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James Blinkhorn
James was born in Manchester in 1966 into an artistic family. At school he was considered outstanding and from a very young age he was actually taken out of lessons to paint. He received commissions from staff and parents and as a teenager he was runner up in a major art competition. So in the matter of a career choice he says quite simply, "there was no choice!"
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Jean Claude Tron
Born in 1943 in Champagne sur Oise, France, Jean Claude Tron began to paint at the age of thirteen. At sixteen he started work, but his desire to paint was so strong that he continued his art studies through evening classes. Despite fulfilling numerous commissions and holding exhibitions of his work at several prestigious galleries, Jean Claude did not begin to dedicate all his energies to painting... more
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Jessica Ascough
Jessica grew up in Yorkshire and developed n early and sustained interest in art. She graduated in Fine Art (painting) and has for many years worked in commercial design. Her works often depict natural forms and patterns in nature. Jessica\'s paintings are accessible enchanting and posses an ingénue quality which is frequently endearing. Commissions are welcomed.
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Joe Hargan
Born in Glasgow in 1952, Joe Hargan studied drawing and painting at the Glasgow School of Art. Joe has exhibited regularly since the early 1970's at such prestigious venues as London's Royal Academy, the National Portrait Gallery, the Royal Glasgow Institute of Art, the Royal Society of Watercolors, the Royal Scottish Academy of Art, the Paisley Art Institute and the British Watercolor Society.... more
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John Lowrie Morrison
John Lowrie Morrison was born in Glasgow in 1948, and from an early age he showed a talent for art. After completing a degree in Drawing and Painting at Glasgow School of Art he set out to pursue a career in art and design; he funded his painting by teaching, firstly as Head of Art and Design at Lochgilphead High School and then as Art Adviser for the Strathclyde Region. During this formative period... more
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John Waterhouse
John Waterhouse produces romantic, yet moody landscapes.
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Jonathan Shaw
Jonathan was born in Leeds in 1959. As a child he always loved to paint and stood in awe of his father, a professional artist. He always felt he was destined to follow in his father’s footsteps, but after leaving school found himself working in a variety of jobs, and finally finding a creative position as an interior designer. He knew that this was not the life for him however, and eventually resigned... more
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Keith Fulford (Looking for a pianting from this artist please contact (0121 744 0422)
Keith’s uplifting artwork has been exhibited at a variety of prestigious events all over the UK, and he has also carried out some impressive private commissions. “The city has two conflicting sides to its personality – reflective and mysterious on the one hand, but bold and theatrical on the other. I love to take this intriguing duality and find within it the grain of an idea that will both... more
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Lawrence Coulson
Lawrence Coulson winner of The Fine Art Trade Guild's award 'Best up & Coming published artist 2002' Lawrence paints in oil on panels layering glaze upon glaze, a similar technique to that used by the Old Masters. His paintings have been described as "traditional Paintings in a contemporary manner".
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Louise Braithwaite (Looking for a pianting from this artist please contact (0121 744 0422)
The greatest single source of inspiration for my work is people. I have always adored people watching, and spent several years travelling around the world and indulging in this pleasurable pastime. To my great surprise however, when I settled down I found that any park, beach or high street has just as much to offer as the most exotic spots on earth! My favourite place to spend time is by the sea,... more
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Mackenzie Thorpe
Mackenzie was born in 1956, the eldest of seven children. His early years were spent in a small terraced house in the town centre of Middlesborough. His early formative years were spent playing in and around the streets and back alleys of terraced houses. Derelict bombed out houses provided an exciting playground for Mackenzie and his Uncle Lawrence – three years older and a protective, guiding... more
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Malcolm Teasdale
Malcolm's roots are firmly planted in the North East of England, an area whose character and landscape has been defined by its industrial history. His forefathers were lead miners working the seams on bleak Alston Moor, and successive generations coal mined in Tynedale and close to Newcastle. Malcolm himself was born in the Elswick district of Newcastle in 1944, and lived and worked for much of his... more
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Mark Rowbotham
An accomplished artist from an early age, Mark gained a degree in Fine Art from Epsom Art College. Upon graduating, he joined the family landscape gardening business whilst at the same time enrolling at agricultural college in order to further his skills in this area. Eventually his great love of painting encouraged him to follow his instincts and devote himself full time to his art. Mark has always... more
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Martin Decent
Originally known for his landscapes, in the past few years Martin’s subject matter has broadened to seascapes and interiors. One element however has remained consistent and this is his interest in the effects of colour and its creation of an emotional response; consequently his pallet has remained an individual trademark of his work. Martin also works in abstraction, although he tends to paint... more
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Michael Lawes
Michael is interested in the visual effects of light, such as reflections on windows, water and various different surfaces. It is the kaleidoscope of colour that is created by light that inspires Michael to produce his highly colourful and vibrant pastels. Recent trips have included Paris, Venice & Prague; Michael has to experience a city first hand, to become familiar with its atmospheres and... more
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Nancy Wood
Born in London in 1961, Nancy enjoyed drawing and painting from an early age. While still at school, she discovered a gift for portraiture and started sketching her friends and family, but despite her obvious talent she decided to pursue a successful career in industry. Although she continued to spend most of her spare time producing striking watercolours which were hugely popular with her friends... more
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Neil Dawson
Neil attended Central Saint Martins College in London but after a year on a foundation course decided that a career in art was not for him. He went off the University to economics, then took a and a job in banking and didn’t pick up a paint brush for many years. It was an extended period of travel that rekindled his love of art. Being constantly exposed to beautiful, enchanting, strange, evocative,... more
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Nel Whatmore (Looking for a pianting from this artist please contact (0121 744 0422)
Nel Whatmore's love of colour and her passion for both painting and life itself shows beautifully through all of her work, especially her floral paintings. Although mostly known for her contemporary floral paintings, she has recently been inspired to venture into producing abstract works which have proved to be very collectable.
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Nicky Belton
Nicky’s background is in fashion and textile design. Having graduated from Winchester School of Art in 1991, she moved into a highly specialised career as a milliner. Here her exceptional skills helped her to build a loyal and substantial client base amongst both private buyers and major agencies. In 1997, Nicky decided to focus her creative talents in two entirely new areas – fine art painting... more
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Paul Horton
We are pleased to bring to you work from artist Paul Horton. The inspiration behind his quirky paintings derives from studying places, people and events. He then combines these topics with his fascination of theatrical back drops and puppetry. Since Paul\\\'s work has been placed in Keens gallery it has provocked a lot of attention. Adults find his work fun and kids love the colours. Good Christmas... more
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Paul James (Looking for a pianting from this artist please contact (0121 744 0422)
Essentially Paul James regards himself as a landscape artist. He has become renowned in particular for the atmosphere that he captures within them. Most of my paintings include relevant animal life and sometimes it is the animals that take importance and become the main focus of the painting. Many of his pieces are serious compositions, although he also likes to have fun and may include elements of... more
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Paul Nicholls
Paul was born in Manchester in 1971, but at the age of four moved with his family to a small village in Wales. It was here that his love of the British coastline was born which was to inspire his artwork for many years to come. Paul has been working as an illustrator for several years, fulfilling commissions for advertising, books and an animated TV series. Since winning the DeMontfort New Artist... more
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Peter Adderley
Now based in North Devon Peter works in a studio attached to his home. He finds living close to the sea a great source of inspiration, and his quirky character pieces often include some coastal references. He also cites a range of influences including jazz, most particularly such larger-than-life stars as Ella Fitzgerald, Louis Armstrong and Courtney Pine. Like them his work is virtuosic, deceptively... more
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Peter Hildick
Peter was born in Twickenham, Middlesex, just after the end of the Second World War. During his earliest years Peter drew on any surface he could find. His techniques developed throughout his primary education supported and encouraged by his family. He successfully exhibited in the P.A.W.S. Competition in 1991 and 1992 and with encouragement from his wife and friends, Peter produced and submitted... more
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Peter Smith
Born in the small town of Mansfield, Nottinghamshire Peter Smith bypassed the well trodden route to the local industries and followed the somewhat unusual lifestyle of artist. Along the way he became a surveyor, a computer programmer and eventually a graphic artist within the fashion industry, a job he enjoyed for 16 happy years. His last two years have been spent increasing his presence within the... more
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Peter Wileman
Peter was born in 1946 in Middlesex. On leaving school he went straight into his first job as a studio junior for a card company, where his innate artistic talent was recognised. Here he spent five years studying lettering and design - his first artistic training - which gave him a solid grounding in colour awareness and formal structure. Peter then moved on to become art editor on a number of... more
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Philip Gray
Philip was born in Cork, Ireland, in 1959. From the age of 5 he loved art, and one of his earliest memories is being tutored in figurative drawing by a family friend, Trevor Scott, the founder of the renowned College of Art and Design in Dublin. At the age of 16, Philip left school and joined the Irish Navy. Once he had established himself as a naval diver, he began to paint at sea and soon became... more
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Rebecca Lardner
Rebecca was born in Swanage, Dorset in 1971. After completing an Art Foundation Course she graduated from the University of Liverpool with a BA Honours degree in Illustration. She went on to build a highly successful career as an artist and illustrator, fulfiling commissions for a number of high-profile clients including Paul McCartney’s Music Academy, as well as a range of magazines and record... more
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Rob Hefferan
Born in Manchester in 1968, Rob was a true free spirit from the very beginning. Desperate to follow an artistic career he found discouragement round every corner, with the exception of his art teacher who r