Curly Bob's Art Emporium

Monday, 24 February 2020

Only 18 Days to Opening!

Curly Bob and I are working flat out to get my stuff ready for my exhibition opening at Eccles Community Art Gallery on 14 March 2020. Business cards have been ordered from the printers and I await a final proof before printing.

There are other things to consider including compliments slips, "mission statement" & a list of our worthy causes that we have chosen to support. Not every artist bothers with such things but I believe customers appreciate it which makes it all worthwhile.

Sorry to say that with all the above going on I just haven't had the time to answer any Direct messages, Curly Bob and I would hate to cause any offence but getting the work ready comes first and we hope that other artists will understand.

Posting from the archive will continue until the new work is ready to present.

My next offering is " Farm in The Luberon", oil on 60cm x 50cm canvas, 2013, (Donated)

" Farm in The Luberon", oil on 60cm x 50cm canvas, 2013, (Donated)

Sunday, 23 February 2020

One more from the vaults!

I found the composition for this painting appealed to me as did the colours of the sky.

"Blasted Oak", oil on board,12in x 8in, 2013 (N.F.S.)

21 Days to Opening!

Final works being painted in time for them to be fully dry and varnished, where appropriate. I have another show at Eccles Community Art Galler in November. I plan to have things organised in a more relaxed manner for that one.

Still it's all part of the process when you decide to show your work to the public on a wall!
Here is "Andalucian Village", oil on canvas from 2013(sold).

"Andalucian Village", oil on canvas from 2013(sold)

Thursday, 20 February 2020

24 Days to Go!

It is now only 24 days to the opening of my latest exhibition at Eccles Community Art Gallery (aka "The Gallery"). There is much to do but there is some order to the chaos. Bob is busy making"connections" on his social networking platforms and I am very busy putting the finishing touches to my remaining works..

We have agreed that things will be be done in a more orderly manner before my next show in November provided health issues don't intrude again!

Meanwhile another from the vaults titled "Les Alpilles", oil on canvas, 60cm x 50cm, 2011 . A happy but distant memory of holidays in Provence.

"Les Alpilles", oil on canvas, 60cm x 50cm, 2011

Wednesday, 19 February 2020

Insomnia Rules

I could say that I am painting day and night to get my work ready for hanging on March 10 at Eccles Community Art Gallery. In reality I have had a change of medication that is playing havoc with my sleep patterns so I am fitting in art related activities at odd intervals which leaves next to no time to post and/or answer any messages.

I used to walk across fields, at 6.30, that were dark and gloomy for 6 months a year. As dawn broke in winter there was a dead tree standing tall against the skyline so I decided to paint it before it fell victim to the weather. It don't know if it is still there but at least I have the memory.

This is called "Dawn, Worsley", oil on canvas, 60cm x 50cm, nfs, 2010.

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This is called "Dawn,Worsley", oil on canvas from 2010

"Dawn,Worsley", oil on canvas from 2010

Saturday, 15 February 2020

Back to The Seaside!

Returning to our seaside theme we are now hopping over to France. Our on the day flying visit to Blackpool Beach (20 mins) and collecting an order from Art Discount for supplies of canvas, left no time to savour the delights of the beach or the area.

However, like many artists I dream of visiting beaches in France but we are always too busy going elsewhere in France, mainly Provence. Therefore I have to use photos or refer to the experts, in this case Monet. I was inspired by the colours in his painting. In such cases I don't try and copy, as a learning exercise but rather use it as a starting point. It was painted with due respect and I really enjoyed doing it.

Therefore I share "Cliffs at Etretat, after Monet", oil on canvas, circa 2013, 60cm x 50cm (sold) and hope you enjoy.

Have a nice weekend everyone and stay safe from DTM ( Dennis the Menace)!

"Cliffs at Etretat, after Monet", oil on canvas, circa 2013, 60cm x 50cm (sold)

Thursday, 13 February 2020

This study was based on a work by Vincent Van Gogh. It was something that inspired me during a darker period in my life over 10 years ago. It was very much an attempt at a self portrait at the time.

It was titled "At Heaven's Gate",after Van Gogh, 12in 8in, mixed media on paper circa 2007

Happily I am now moved to paint in brighter colours more often unless I am trying to capture the landscapes of Snowdonia where darker colours reflect the locations better in many cases.