NEWS NORTH DEVON WORKSHOPS SPRING AND SUMMER 2010 I am going to be running a selection of late afternoon to early evening workshops which are going to take place in the local area. There are currently two dates available 17th April 2010 and the 1st May 2010. The workshops are for people of all abilities and experience and gives the opportunity to seek the help and advice of a professional photographer, as well as developing individual skills, seeking your own vision and above all having fun!!!! For further details please look at the section on workshops. MARCH 2010 I have just had a selection of images chosen for a brochure for Cheshire Homes in conjunction with Webbers Estate Agents, who are currently building new homes in the Bideford area. WEBBERS BIDEFORD FEBRUARY 2010 Webbers Estate Agents have chosen a selection of images from the web site which have been printed onto foam board and now adorn the walls of their newly refurbished offices . The images themselves have been enlarged quite considerably and measure about 1 and half metres by 2 and half metres. JANUARY 2010 This is the time when the holiday season starts with companies preparing for the season ahead by producing new brochures. I have had a lot of interest this year in people wanting images for their brochures and it only serves to promote this beautiful part of the world even more. OCTOBER 2009 After years of trying to transport paintings; prints and canvases in my trusty, old car I have now invested in a van which not only serves as a wonderful method of carrying the Artwork but also acts as a fantastic advertisement. WESTWARD HO! NORTH DEVON SEPTEMBER 2009 Westward Ho! North Devon is one of my favourite beaches to wander along and photograph as it is has an abundance of wonderful features which are forever changing with the seasons and weather patterns. Therefore, I was very pleased to see that this amazing beach has been named in a list of the Uk's top ten beaches for beachcombing. The survery was carried out by cottages4you in conjunction with the Marine Conservation Society (MCS) .The list was compiled through the use of reports, geographical features, rock pools and nominations from holiday makers . Thus Westward Ho! came at number five in the list and is now described in the MCS Good Beach Guide. ATRIUM GALLERY, BATH AUGUST 2009 We have recently supplied the Atrium Gallery in Bath with a number of coastal images on canvas. It is one of Bath's leading fine art limited edition and open print gallerys. BIDEFORD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE JULY 2009 Bideford Chamber of Commerce are currently in the process of updating their web site and have selected a number of my images depicting various scenes of Bideford. ART TREK OPEN STUDIOS 2009 This year I am taking part in the Art Trek Open Studios. This is taking place over two long weekends, starting on Friday 19th June through to Sunday 21st June and again the following weekend, Friday 26th and ending on Sunday 28th June. This gives visitors the chance to visit some of the top artists in the area and view their works. AFFORDABLE ART EXHIBITION The affordable Art Exhibition held in the Floren Gallery, Poole, Dorset was very successful and I was pleased to sell 11 of the 14 canvases which the Gallery chose to exhibit. December 2008 RNLI The RNLI have commissioned one of my photographs of Appledore to be used by an artist to paint a Winter scene which will include a RNLI boat and will be used for a card for Christmas 2009. October 2008 I am in the process of recovering from a hip replacement operation which has slowed me down for 2 months and I am looking forward to working on new ideas. I have recently developed a new contemporary canvas collection which is doing exceptionally well and certainly keeping me on my toes! Alongside this I have been working on a new set of prints in a square format which will be available shortly. By Easter I am hoping to have a complete new range of exciting coastal, surf and landscape images, as well as drawings and paintings and a great selection of greeting cards . Affordable Art Exhibition Tuesday 21st October - December 2008 After my last successful exhibition at the Floren Gallery, I have been asked to exhibit 14 canvases of my work which depict coastal and atmospheric sunsets. Commissioned by Acrylicize Designers and Producers Of Art I have just been commissioned by acrylicise a designer and producer of Art to provide two images which have been produced onto two large acrylic panels which measure 2metres x 3metres then split into sections. These panels are now in a large corporate office in Victoria, London. More details to follow. Coast 12th August 2008 - 6th September 2009 I have been asked to exhibit some of my works at the Coast Exhibition run by the Floren Gallery, based in Poole, Dorset. The gallery specialises in Contemporary and Modern British Art and they are one of the leading contemporary art galleries in the South. The Coast Exhibition portrays art and photography from local shorelines and beyond. The artists chosen for this exhibition are wide ranging, both in their styles, mediums and subject matter . Thus, capturing part of the essence of what draws us to the beauty of the sea, be it the wonderous sunsets, the relaxing ambience or the simple vastness of the ocean. Workshops During my travels for my art and photography I meet many different people and I am often asked if I run workshops. Due to this demand and my vast knowledge of the local vicinity I am going to run guided excursions of the area, which will allow amateurs to professionals to put together a portfolio of coastal images. 7th July to 7th September Exhibition at the Landmark Theatre I have been asked to hold an exhibition of my work at the award winning landmark theatre in the North Devon coastal town of Ifracombe. Sponsorship We are pleased to announce that we have been sponsored by a French company called Realviz which provide a stitch software. This has been used in some of my recent panoramics and will be used in exciting new projects which will be added to my portfolio in the near future. Art Business Today I have just had an article written and some pictures published in Art Business today. Art Solution Company A portfolio of art work has been taken on by a leading Art Solution Company for some exciting new projects with large corporate companies Launch of the Ventura Oscar-winning actress Dame Helen Mirren has named the largest super liner designed exclusively for Britain. Dame Helen was chosen to be the ship's Godmother as she embodies glamour, vitality and Britishness which are all of the values featured on the Ventura. Webbers Estate Agents Webbers Estate Agents have recently refurbished their Barnstaple offices and we were asked to provide local images which have been used to produce a large mosaic panel of the local area. Western Morning News I have had a double page spread in the Western Morning News of their weekend edition. The Ventura We were commissioned by P&O cruises to create photographic images of the British coastline, for the latest and largest super liner designed for Britain, Ventura The photographs are part of a £1 million, 7,000-piece modern art collection, featuring works from 40 British artists. The collection is from all disciplines including sculpture, photography, digital print, mural, painting, glasswork, ventricular and mosaic. Ventura is the largest exhibit of our work, with 1800 coastal images adorning the corridors of this magnificent ship. North Devon Journal I have had a write up in the local newspaper the North Devon Journal. Accepted By Top London Art Agency A portfolio of our work has been taken on by a top London Art Agency who provide and supply art services for particular audiences. We have been asked to supply images and works of art to be used in future projects. Fine Art Trade Guild The Fine Art Trade Guild has accepted original works of art and photographic images and we have now become a member. We now have a gallery selection on their web site. The Fine Art Trade Guild is the trade association for the whole of the art and framing industry in the UK and Ireland. It has developed policies covering all aspects of the Art trade and its mission is to promote, develop and inform whilst it sets and maintains standards for members and customers. The Guild logo is displayed on all my leaflets and certificates of which is a sign of commitment to producing work to the highest of standard and quality, with commitment to the code of ethics and the guild print standards. BAA We were pleased to have been commissioned by our first big corporate company BAA to supply a large selection of prints for the employees of terminal 1. We were also asked to provide a large canvas which was printed on 4 separate panels with the intention of it being positioned in the new terminal 5. Signifying the transition from the closure of terminal 1 to the birth of its new terminal 5. This commission was kept within budget and delivered on time. |
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