Paul Charnley - Stunning Contemporary Artist

Our resident contemporary artist Paul Charnley has just uploaded an array of stunning works entitled A Springer Spaniel, White Rose 01 and White Rose 02.

Paul has painted many things through his working life including seascapes, portraits and a full range of natural history subjects. His inspiration is drawn from his home in Devon and he is enticed by the surrounding shores that beckon him to translate the scenery to truly stunning creations on canvas.

Having experimented with various media in the past, Paul now works mainly in oils on canvas as he feels this allows him the greatest freedom to capture the true spirit and life of his subjects.

Paul was recently chosen to exhibit his work at  ‘The Great Create Festival of the Arts 2011’ (which ran from 3rd August - 4th Sept 2011) at Greenway,  Greenway Road, Galmpton, near Brixham, Devon TQ5 0ES. Greenway, is the house that was the holiday home of the author Agatha Christie and her family and is now owned by the National Trust.

Paul will be staging his next exhibition at the EVA Studios. For further details, please see below:-

Open Studio
Friday 4th - Sunday 6th November 2011

'Exeter Open Studio's' will take place at EVA Studio's where Paul works. His own studio 22, will be one of those open all day for you to come and visit.

A White Rose 02 by artist Paul Charnley
Botanical oil painting of a two white rose (2011)

Paul Charnley
Studio 22, EVA Studios

Alphinbrook RD

Marsh Barton

Exeter

Devon

EX2 8TH

A Springer Spaniel by artist Paul Charnley

Oil on canvas board framed (2011)

A White Rose 01 by artist Paul Charnley

Botanical oil painting of a white rose (2011)

Amy Cummins - A Talent To Look Out For!

Our resident artist Amy Cummins has a new face to her gallery page which features her latest work Beer Beach, Branscombe Beach and Budleigh Estuary.

Amy's inspiration for her artwork is drawn from capturing the essence of what is around her and depicting the people in her life. Her portfolio is vast, featuring portrait studies and oil paintings. Her work is very expressive portraying a variety of abstract and expressionist paintings which reflects an array of emotions exploring the human condition.

Her work has been sold to many private collectors and exhibited in London at the Goethe Institute and locally in Exeter, Honiton, Seaton, Branscombe and Sidmouth.  Last July Amy held a solo exhibition at Kennaway House in Sidmouth where over 2000 visitors arrived to see her work.

Amy told us .  "I have recently been asked to be one of a group of artists who follow in the Footsteps of Peter Orlando Hutchinson who spent many hours walking, sketching and writing about East Devon. The work will be in progress over the next three years".

Wildlife and Waterways - Dick Twinney

West Country Galleries are proud to give mention to our most popular and renowned artist Dick Twinney who has been extremely busy creating his stunning original paintings exclusively for his Wildlife and Waterways Book project.

For the first time, featured on Dick Twinney's gallery page, are the following finished pieces now made available for purchase.

The ten works now featured on his gallery page are:

Artist Name: Dick Twinney

Artwork Name: Rabbits in the Sand Dunes
Code: ART21925-DTop2
Type: Painting Portrait
Description: An Original Chromacolour on Gessoed Masonite Portrait of Rabbits in the Sand Dunes at Crantock Beach, nr. Newquay, Cornwall.

Artist Name: Dick Twinney

Artwork Name: Dabchick on the Gannel
Code: ART21925-DTop3
Type: Painting Portrait
Description: An Original Chromacolour on Gessoed Masonite Panel portrait of a Little Grebe (Dabchick) on the River Gannel, Newquay, Cornwall.

Artist Name: Dick Twinney

Artwork Name: Mallard Family & Damselflies
Code: ART21925-DTop4
Type: PaintingPortrait
Description: An Original Chromacolour on Canvas Panel portrait of a Mallard Family on the River Axe, Axmouth, Devon.

Artist Name: Dick Twinney

Artwork Name: Moorhen Chick & Common Darter
Code: ART21925-DTop5
Type: PaintingPortrait
Description: An Original Chromacolour on Gessoed Masonite Panel portrait of a Moorhen Chick and Common Darter Dragonfly on Water Lilies.

Artist Name: Dick Twinney

Artwork Name: Autumn Colours - Wheatear
Code: ART21925-DTop7
Type: Painting Portrait
Description: An Original Chromacolour on Gessoed Masonite Panel potrait of a Wheatear in Autumn Plumage with Heather.

Artist Name: Dick Twinney

Artwork Name: Breaking Dawn - Shelduck
Code: ART21925-DTop8
Type: Painting Portrait
Description: An Original Chromacolour on Gessoed Masonite Panel portrait of Shelduck on the River Tiddy, Port Eliot, St. Germans. Cornwall.

Artist Name: Dick Twinney

Artwork Name: A Break in the Clouds - Merlin
Code: ART21925-DTop9
Type: PaintingPortrait
Description: An Original Chromacolour on Canvas Panel portrait of a male Merlin on a Bridge Parapit over the River Fal, Goss Moor, Cornwall.

Artist Name: Dick Twinney

Artwork Name: Corn Bunting in Winter
Code: ART21925-DTop10
Type: Painting Abstract
Description: An Original Chromacolour on Gessoed Masonite Panel portrait of a Corn Bunting.

Artist Name: Dick Twinney

Artwork Name: Willow Warbler Fledgling
Code: ART21925-DTop11
Type: Painting Portrait
Description: An Original Chromacolour on Gessoed Masonite Panel portrait of a Willow Warbler Fledgling &  Mosses, Lichens and Fungi.

Artist Name: Dick Twinney

Artwork Name: A - Wildlife & Waterways 2012 Calendar
Code: ART21925-Dtc1
Type: PaintingAbstract
Description: 2012 'The Art of Dick Twinney'  Collectors Calendar.
A Signed Limited Edition of 500

Dick Twinney was at the the Royal Cornwall Show this year which featured his `Wildlife and Waterways` Exhibition. Once again, he shared a stand with the Royal Agricultural Benevolent Institution (RABI) a charity which supports farmers and something he is proud to be part of.  

Artist Dick Twinney (left of picture) enjoying the Show and the sun 

The Duke of Gloucester and the artist (left)discussing the partridge painting

Radio Cornwalls latest double act; Martin Baillie and artist Dick Twinney (right)

Our Resident Artist Marion Taylor at The Artemisia Gallery Exhibition

Charlotte Miller's work on display at the Artemisia Gallery Exhibition

Marion Taylor's work on show at  the Artemisia Gallery Exhibition

Marion Taylor (left) with fellow artist Charlotte Miller at  the Artemisia Gallery Exhibition.

Marion Taylor's work on show at Artemisia Gallery Exhibition

Our popular and very busy resident artist Marion Taylor is currently exhibiting her work with fellow artist Charlotte Miller at the Artemisia Gallery, Dorset. The exhibition runs from 3rd September to 29th October 2011.

Artemisia Gallery

You can contact the gallery on: tel. 01305 871272. email: info@artemisiaonline.co.uk. or visit the gallery at: Artemisia Gallery. 33-34 West Street. Abbotsbury. Dorset, DT3 4JT

Open
Monday - Friday : 9:00 am - 5:00pm
Saturday : 10:00am - 4:00pm
Sunday : By appointment
Closed daily : 12:30pm - 1:30pm

The Artemisia Gallery is housed in a pair of converted thatched estate workers cottages at the West end of the village.

Regular exhibitions of original work in a variety of mediums by accomplished artists are held throughout the year.

Also exhibited is the stunning 'Vivarini ' collection of hand blown Murano glassware together with our own design of exquisite jewellery incorporating fabulous Murano glass beads sourced direct from Venice and furnished with stirling silver and gold findings.

Liz Shewan at Ten Parishes and Lyme Regis Arts Fest - 2011

Our busy and popular resident artist Liz Shewan will be exhibiting her work at two exhibitions - Ten Parishes and Lyme Regis Arts Festival 2011.

EXHIBITION VENUES:

Liz Shewan - Ten Parishes

Stawley Wood Farm

10/09/2011 to 18/09/2011

11am til 5.30pm

Welcome to the 10 Parishes Festival, a feast of arts and crafts focused on Wiveliscombe and the surrounding parishes in beautiful West Somerset.

Over 100 artists, craftspeople and performers take part in the nine Festival days, offering a huge range of work and events to enjoy.

Stawley
Wellington
SomersetTA21 0HP


For further information on this forthcoming exhibition, please click the following link 

Liz Shewan - Lyme Regis ArtFest 2011

The Town Mill Malthouse

17/09/2011 to 25/09/2011

9.30am til 5pm

It's a busy month for Liz. If you can't make it to Stawley, how about a trip to the SeaSide!

See Liz's Artwork: Sculptures and Paintings of animals, people and family scenes.

Malthouse
The Baptist Church Hall
Art Trail

Works will be on display at the following venues in the town:

Jurassic Seafood Bar
Aroma
Fish and Two Veg

There are many other artists also showing there work throughout the town. Please visit the website to see who is exhibiting and where.

Paul Liggins - A Brush With Talent!

It's been a real busy time for our popular resident artist Paul Liggins! He has been gaining considerable favour with our customers for his prints and now even selling an original! A big “WELL DONE” from everyone at West Country Galleries.

“Lazy Lulworth” one of Paul's best selling prints.

 Limited Edition Print by Paul Liggins. This print is limited to 100.

“The Cod Father” - Original.

Paul Liggins - The Cod Father 

Original: Acrylic on Canvas
Image size: 28" x 28"
Finish: Unframed Canvas Ready to Hang

We recently featured Paul's recent summer exhibition in Swanage which ran from 23^rd July to 31^st August 2011.

Paul Liggins trained a stones throw from Swanage - across Bournemouth Bay at the Bournemouth and Poole College of Art and Design. He's embraced a wide variety of roles, notably for English Nature and the Council for the Protection of Rural England (CPRE). Paul's many talents have weaved their magic as art director, producing scenery, murals and sculptures

Paul's work is based around the Dorset coastline and his creations are brought in from the enticing scenery of West Bay, Lulworth Cove and popular Jurassic Coast location, Durdle Door. His genious wit which is the main ingredient of his catchy titles to his work, is an accomplishment in itself.

JACQUELINE A. GAYLARD (TWASI, S.O.F.A)

Our resident artist Jacqueline A Gaylard has six new original Acrylic paintings in the Society of Feline Artists (S.O.F.A) Exhibition held at Llewellyn Alexander Gallery, 124 – 126 The Cut, Waterloo, London SE1 8LN from August 26th – 16th September 2011 (Open Mon - Sat 10am – 7.30pm).  On show are over 300 oils, acrylics, watercolours and pastels – with a price range from  £80 to £3000.

The exhibition was opened on Tues 30th August by celebrity vet, David Grant MBE, patron of the Society of Feline artists.  Many members and friends of the society attended the extremely enjoyable Champagne Private View.  Two of Jacqueline’s paintings are promoted in the gallery brochure, “Days Like These” and “Snoozing”.  Jacqueline also had a pleasant surprise at the Private View when it was announced she had been awarded the Llewellyn Alexander Award 2011 for her Feline painting “Pure Gold” British Shorthair Blue Cream.

"Pure Gold" by artist Jacqueline A Gaylard

"Snoozing" by artist Jacqueline A Gaylard

"Days Like These" by artist Jacqueline A Gaylard