Another Work Sold!

This is one of the works that I sold during my month long show at Eccles Community Art 

Gallery which ended last week. All proceeds to Parkinsons UK.

It is titled "Llynau Mymbyr & Snowdon Horseshoe" 40cm x 30cm in acrylic.

The paint is applied impasto over several layers of substrate. 

Like many I was inspired by the paintings of Sir John "Kyffin" Williams only 

my rendition methods are unique as far as I know as I use layers of material 

before applying paint in multiple layers. 

These evoke the atmosphere of any mountain or moorland scene.

I have also been inspired by the works of Van Gogh and Monet. I found the 

subject matter very attractive but rendered it in my own palette.

A Successful Show Comes to An End!

My 4 weeks showing at Eccles Community Art Gallery came to an end. It was a most enjoyable and rewarding experience. 

My sincere thanks for everyone who helps to run the Gallery and gives so much  of their free time to do so and to help others. I met many new artists and learned much from them.

The gallery is run on a non profit making basis and deserves to have more visitors so Curly Bob & I are going to do our best to raise its profile over the coming months.

Below are some photos from the past 4 weeks with more to follow.

New Show at Eccles Community Art Gallery!

It doesn't seem 6 months have passed since I exhibited at this friendly gallery just next to Wilkinson's in Eccles Town Centre. The builders have been with us for 4 weeks converting Bob's loft space. The preparation before and the decorating afterwards have reduced my time in the studio severely. On the other hand it will improve Bob's office and admin arrangements considerably.

Curly Bob & I have chosen 13 of my latest works to be displayed for the next 4 weeks finishing on Saturday 5 October 2019.

The 13 individual works will be posted over the coming month. There are several other artists showing in the gallery at the same time so a visit would be well rewarded if anyone is in the Eccles area. The gallery is open every Tuesday, Friday and Saturday from 10.00 to 16.00. At least one artist will be present during opening hours. I plan to be there from 10.00 - 12.00 every Saturday.

The gallery prides itself on being run by volunteers and participating artists. They look forward to meeting you and answering any questions you may have.

All my works are painted  in acrylic and mixed media on canvas. They are presented as "gallery wraps" which means they can be hung without any frame necessary. Please feel free to ask any questions either in person or via email vanbear7@gmail.com

Half Way Through!

The joint exhibition at Eccles Community Art Gallery is now half way through. It is amazing how fast the time has gone. The gallery is situated down the side passage next to Wilkinsons.
The gallery is open on the following dates:-

Friday 22 February

Saturday 23 February

Tuesday  26 February

Friday    1 March

Saturday 2 March

On 5 March most works will end their month's display and the gallery will then be restocked with new works by new local artists. The gallery is a fantastic place because it in run by volunteers on a non profit making basis.

Artists are "in residence" every day the gallery is open. They welcome visitors who come in and talk to them. It is very interesting to see what others get up to and how they produce their works for display.
There is no obligation to buy but if if you wish to do so please note the Gallery operates on a cash only basis to keep overheads down which can be passed onto the customer.

These are 4 of my 14 paintings that are hanging in the Gallery.

Below is a shot of the Gallery with 58  more works on display.

The Show Goes On Until 2 March 2019!

New exhibition of paintings, by local artists, now running until Sat inc. at Eccles Community Art Gallery . The gallery is run by volunteers for the benefit of the community. There are over 60 new works on display in a range of sizes and prices. The gallery is open Saturday from 10am – 4pm.

There will be some artists “in residence” during all of the day so you are all very welcome to call by and ask any

questions you may have about the works on display and anything else that interests you.

We look forward to meeting you there. We are next to Wilkinsons.

I Have 14 paintings on display and will be in the gallery 

tomorrow from 10.30 - 14.00.

Help For Heroes

Whenever the chance arises I like to use my art works to help our favourite charities. I offered a fundraiser for "Help for Heroes" who do fantastic work for ex servicemen of the British Army. This offer was accepted and the painting used in a fundraising evening.

It is called "Forward Observation Post, Musa Qala, Afghanistan". It is an acrylic on canvas (60cm x 50cm). I have to say it was not done from nature. Instead I worked from a web photo taken by an unknown member of the armed forces.

It seemed relevant to the worthy cause concerned and I chose it because of the rock colours and the deep heat/dust haze. It should be judged purely on its artistic merit alone.

(Donated & Sold 2017)

Clearing the Archives

Bob & I have decided to clear out the image archive over the next week or so. This is to make room to post images of the 14 works that are now hanging in Eccles Community Art Gallery a.k.a. "The Gallery"

These are works that have been completed between 2014 - 2018inc but have not been posted .

Once some of these have been posted I shall begin to publish images of individual works created especially for my solo exhibition within the gallery.

"Monochrome", oil on canvas, 60cm x 50cm

(Donated)

"Explosion in Aqua", oil on canvas, 2016, 80cm x 50cm

(Sold)