to canvas - Bohemia Galleries

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12-13 New Artist - Temper
WHAT’S
NEW...
Premier UK collections from a
dazzling array of new signings
6-7 New Artist - Graham Milton
Julie Ann Scott
Colour in
motion
Amanda Brisbane
Glaciers in
glass
AN INVITATION
to view,
This season’s collection incorporates a
broad range of artistic styles and genres,
and achieves a genuinely eclectic mix of
contemporary work. As always we are
Andrew Holmes
Alternative
still life
of artists which boasts the biggest names
including Rolf Harris CBE, Doug Hyde,
Henderson Cisz, and many more.
CSILLA ORBAN
Psychedelic
cityscapes
We have also invited some innovative new talents
on board and are delighted to launch work from
individuals including Csilla Orban, Amanda Brisbane
and internationally renowned graffiti artist Temper.
Although each artist has their own unique style,
Temper
Redefining the art
of graffiti
GRAHAM MILTON
Panoramic
visions
26-27 New Artist - Csilla ORBAN
immensely proud of our established portfolio
they all share three qualities that we believe to
be fundamental - individuality, desirability and the
power to inspire.
Fine Art Preview
presents a selection of
the work on display in the
gallery. Log on to the web
site to see more, or call
in and experience the full
impact of the collection.
C O NTE NTS
4-5. Henderson Cisz
6-7. New Artist - Graham Milton
8-9. Rolf Harris CBE
10-11. INAM
12-13. New Artist - Temper
30. BRUNO TINUCCI
31. PETER WILEMAN PROI
32-33. New Artist - JULIE ANN SCOTT
34. PHILIP RASKIN
35. New Artist - Andrew Holmes
14-15. Henry AsENcIO
36-37. FABIAN PEREZ
16-17. DANIELLE O’CONNOR AKIYAMA
38-39. HAZEL SOAN
18-19. DOUG HYDE
40-41. LESLIE THIEL
20-21. Duncan MacGregor
42. RoB HEFFERAN
22-23. New Artist - AMANDA BRISBANE
43. New Artist - IMOGEN PALMER
24-25. SHERREE VALENTINE DAINES
44-46. Philip Gray
26-27. New Artist - Csilla ORBAN
47-50. ORIGINALS
28-29. DARREN BAKER
32-33 New Artist - JULIE ANN SCOTT
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Henderson Cisz
...uncovered
The recent publication of a book about
Henderson’s life and work has revealed some
intriguing facts about this very private man.
Born and brought up in a small Brazilian village,
his life changed dramatically at the age of 10
when his father disappeared and his family
was mysteriously evicted from their home in
the middle of the night. This early experience
marked the beginning of an unconventional life
that took Henderson to Sao Paolo, London
and finally on to all four corners of the globe.
canal-side café Hand Embellished Canvas,
Image Size 32” x 25”, Edition Size 195, FRAMED £650
view of st paul’s
It was in London though that Henderson found
his metier. He spent days pounding the city’s
pavements and getting to know its architecture,
people and weather. His work still owes much
to these early days, with an emphasis on
autumnal skies, brightly lit shop fronts and slick
pavements. Find out more about Henderson in
the City Living Portfolio.
42nd stREET Box Canvas, Image Size 63” x 24”
Edition Size 195, £795, Framed £950
THE city living PORTFOLIO
The city living portfolio (Standard Box Set)
4 Prints Size 7” x 7”, Edition Size 595, £295
We are delighted to
announce the arrival of
the collection the art world
has been waiting for.
An exclusive signed Limited Edition Collector’s
Box Set which includes a range of specially
commissioned artwork and a stylish full colour book.
This stunning retrospective is packed with classic
Cisz images and finally provides some background
to the art world’s international man of mystery…
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Epic Skies
GRAHAM MILTON
BLAZING SKIES II
The epic skyscapes of
Graham Milton
are beautiful
panoramic visions
which reflect not only
the enormity and
variety of the sky, but
also capture its everchanging drama.
Influenced by artists from Turner
to Rothko, Graham paints the sky
because “it has such a profound effect
on us as human beings. We have such
a strong connection with the sun and
the sky that it can influence our mood,
and also trigger a sense of wonder.”
Graham was born in London in 1965.
He completed an Art and Design Masters
degree at Central Saint Martin’s (London) in
1997, where he attained a distinction. He has
gone on to be a highly successful independent
artist; his paintings have been exhibited at the
National Portrait Gallery in London and the
Scottish National Gallery, Edinburgh. Graham
has been a finalist in the prestigious BP Portrait
Award two years in a row, and his work is in
collections across the UK and Europe.
Log on to the website for
more information on new
signing Graham Milton.
BLAZING SKIES I Box Canvas, Image Size 47” x 28”
Edition Size 95, £615, FRAMED £795
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WINDSWEPT LION
Paper Edition, Image Size 24” x 16”
Edition Size 195, FRAMED £695
Canvas Edition, Image Size 30” x 20”
Edition Size 195, FRAMED £825
MODERN MASTER
Rolf Harris CBE
Having been a household name for over
50 years, Rolf Harris might have been
forgiven for sitting back and taking it
easy as his 80th birthday approaches.
But instead, the UK’s most collectable modern
master is now producing some of the best
artwork of his life. He is also working on a
much-anticipated book to commemorate his
long and celebrated career as an artist and
national treasure.
‘Windswept Lion’ is a superb new wildlife
portrait that showcases a characteristic
deployment of bold colours and spontaneous
brushstrokes. Rolf captures the power and
latent energy of this majestic animal with his
trademark combination of technical brilliance
and warm affection.
‘Windswept Lion’ is available
in the gallery now as a
signed Limited Edition Fine
Art Print both on canvas and
paper. Please contact us to
reserve your copy.
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Summer Glory
Spring Promise
AUTUMN SPLENDOUR
INAM
FOR ALL SEASONS
Inam’s first UK collection marked him
out as a rising star of the contemporary
art scene, and this vibrant and
atmospheric quartet of images has
cemented his status as one of our
most exciting artistic talents.
Taking the four seasons as his starting point
he has chosen a signature colour for each
exquisite forest scene and used it to capture
the prevailing mood from the time of year.
The lush green of spring conveys an optimistic
sense of new beginnings, while the blazing
summer sun creates a golden aura of heat
and light. The glowing vision of autumn is
suffused with the scarlet of an October sunset
and the winter hues of charcoal and white
introduce a more spacious aspect to the
scene. While each individual composition has
an enticing depth that pulls the viewer in, the
collection comes into its own when viewed as
a whole; drop by the gallery to experience this
extraordinary kaleidoscope of colour.
Log on to the website to find
out more about Inam.
Winter Dreams Hand Embellished Canvas,
Image Size 14” x 14” Edition Size 195, FRAMED £295
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MAS QUE BONITA
Box Canvas, Image Size 50” x 16”
Edition Size 150, FRAMED £995
FROM CONCRETE
to canvas
When Saatchi and Saatchi asked
Temper to create a bespoke
commission for their London Head
Office they were left reeling by the
extraordinary result.
Directors of this world-renowned agency,
whose name is a byword for creative
excellence, are not easily impressed, but
they described Temper as “an aerosolic
visionary”.
This cutting edge virtuoso is at the
forefront of the art form through his
amazing innovation and craft - a world
leader in photo realism with spray
paint. His artwork has been a breath of
fresh air in the art world, winning him
enormous respect. His work achieves
the impossible as he skilfully masters
an uncontrollable medium in freehand,
without stencilling or masking.
Temper is a highly collectable graffiti
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LE TOMBEUR Box Canvas, Image Size 32” x 32”
Edition Size 150, FRAMED £995
artist with a number of private collectors
including Roman Abramovich, David
Lloyd and Ian Wright, to name but a
few. He is also the first graffiti artist to
hold a solo exhibition in a bona fide
Government funded gallery space,
breaking all attendance records. His ‘A
New Day’ collection has revitalised a
classic art form, moving further down
the road of the exciting journey of the
Temper portfolio. These detailed nude
studies possess a drama and realism
that reminds us – ‘With Temper you must
always expect the unexpected’.
Temper has
redefined the
art of graffiti,
bringing the
spray can out of
the subway and
into the gallery
with his unique
combination of
street theatre
and high art.
’
Log on to view the
complete collection of a
‘A New Day’ from
new signing Temper.
DEVOTION’S EYE Box Canvas, Image Size 30” x 36”
Edition Size 150, FRAMED £995
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SCARLET BEAUTY
ASENCIO
figurative masterpieces
Californian art-star
Henry Asencio is
the most exciting
American to hit
the UK art scene in
recent years.
Asencio’s work always begins with a ‘gesture
drawing’; he then mixes colour and applies the
oils according to his temperament. As well as
brushes and a palette knife he uses a range of
unconventional tools, thereby transforming a
traditional painting into one possessing his cutting
edge signature style. Close up these paintings are
all about modernity, with their bold juxtapositions
of strident blocks of colour and aggressive
painterly texture. But take a step back, and
they fuse into figurative images of unexpected,
sometimes overwhelming beauty.
Hand Embellished Canvas, Image Size 12” x 32”
Edition Size 195, FRAMED £625
Log on to view the complete
collection by Asencio including
‘Graceful Splendour’.
BLUE RHAPSODY
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Danielle O’Connor Akiyama
High Gloss
rejoice I
rejoice II
“While colour and
composition are at the root of
my work, I have learnt that the
finishing touches can make a
huge contribution to the overall
effect of a piece. Highlighting
each image with this wonderful
new gloss means that they
hold and reflect the light in a
completely different way, and
has made me look at my own
work through new eyes.”
Danielle’s work has always turned heads,
but her new statement collection makes a
whole new impression on the viewer. These
exhilarating florals are overlaid with a stunning
new high gloss resin which makes the scarlet
and cyan blooms fairly dance off the canvas.
Hand Embellished Box Canvas, Image Size 20” x 20”,
Edition Size 195, £395, FRAMED £495
see it… love it…
own it…
This straightforward interest free credit scheme is designed to
make it easy and affordable for everyone to buy contemporary
works of art from the world’s most highly prized artists.
Artinvestor is available in the gallery now and can be used to
acquire single Original Paintings or Limited Editions, or on a
combined purchase. So ask yourself this question:
If you love it…
why not have it?
Drop by the gallery to view
Danielle’s stunning
collection face to face.
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CATCH MY HEART
Porcelain Sculpture,
Size 13”,
Edition Size 195,
£220
Over the Rainbow
NEW FRIENDS Paper Edition
Image Size 21” x 14”, Edition Size 295, FRAMED £360
CATCH MY HEART Paper Edition, Image Size 8” x 8”
Edition Size 295, FRAMED £215
“DOUG HYDE’S artwork HAS AN innovative
style that speaks directly to people’s
emotions by summarising love, desires,
wishes and dreams, and has turned him into a
genuine artist of the people, for the people.”
FRIENDS
OLD FRIENDS Paper Edition, Image Size 14” x 21”
Edition Size 295, FRAMED £360
reunited
Multi-award
winning artist and
peoples’ favourite
Doug Hyde simply
can’t go wrong.
His fabulous new
exhibition of heart-warming images and
sculptures is now on display nationwide
and is enjoying an ecstatic reception.
Stylish, engaging, and brimming with
personality, these must-have pieces
feature a delightful cast of characters,
including both familiar faces and some
new friends.
Come and be introduced
in the gallery, or log on to
our website to see more.
SLEEPWALKING
Paper Edition, Image Size 28” x 21”, Edition Size 295, FRAMED £545
Box Canvas, Image Size 36” x 27”, Edition Size 95, £950, FRAMED £1150
LOST WITHOUT YOU
Porcelain Sculpture
Size 10”
Edition Size 295,
£250
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Duncan MacGregor
a touch of
GLASS...
mirrored seas ii
mirrored seas iii
Duncan’s latest collection
includes a fascinating new range of
artwork printed directly onto glass.
While his compositions have always
had great drama and immediacy, the
almost metallic sheen and shimmering
surface of each individual piece gives
an unprecedented impact to these
ultra-stylish, contemporary editions.
Ranging from evocative coastal landscapes
to exhilarating representations of sailing
through the wind, these compelling images
confirm Duncan’s position as the UK’s most
exciting and innovative contemporary marine
artist. His distinctive white sails,
majestic skies and sparkling reflections
combine to form spellbinding narratives of life
on the coast and at sea.
The eye-catching beach
huts near Duncan’s home
have always attracted
him and in these vibrant
portrayals his painterly
style and bold tonal
juxtapositions generate
a great sense of
movement and energy.
Call in to the gallery
to view these pioneering
new glass pieces from
Duncan in person.
Beach shades i
Duncan’s complete new collection is
on show in the gallery now.
mirrored seas i Glass Edition, Image Size 26” x 26”
Edition Size 95, FRAMED £495
Beach shades ii Hand Embellished Canvas, Image Size 14” x 10”
Edition Size 195, FRAMED £215
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Amanda Brisbane is the UK’s foremost sand cast glass artist. Her work is characterised by a total
fluidity of style that depends entirely on the casting being completed in a single stage.
As the molten glass begins to solidify she
intervenes in the cooling process, shaping it
into beautiful and stylish sculptural forms by
hand. Each piece of glass is therefore a subtle
collaboration between artistry and chemistry.
Unusually, Amanda produces all the raw
materials used to colour each composition
herself, and the way the pigment collects and
travels through the glass ensures that each is a
unique and original work of art.
Born in 1964, Amanda graduated from
London’s Central School of Art and Design
with a 1st Class Honours degree and went
on to take up two scholarships: first to the
Tyler School of Art in Philadelphia and then to
the Massachusetts College of Art in Boston.
Amanda’s work is held in collections across
Europe and the USA, and she has received
a variety of prestigious awards including one
from the Lord Mayor of London.
frozen water
Hand-made sand cast glass sculpture from Amanda Brisbane
in the gallery now
frozen water i
Original Glass Sculpture, Size 18”, £750
frozen water ii Original Glass Sculpture, Size 18”, £750
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Graceful Interlude
Between REHERSALS
P r i vat e
c o l l e c t i o n
The Private Collection stands at the vanguard
of fine art publishing, creating an attractive
new stratum of collectable artwork for the
contemporary market.
Sweet Refrain
Each image is limited to a highly exclusive
edition size of 49, and is graced with uniquely
detailed hand-embellishment. It is then given
the superb presentation traditionally accorded
to an original painting with the finest crafted
frame. To celebrate the launch of this new
concept in fine art publishing, the inaugural
Private Collection features four beautiful
figurative images of music and dance from
Sherree Valentine Daines.
“Anyone who engages with my work can trace the
influence of the Impressionist Movement but it is
perhaps not obvious that to me this means more
than just paintings. Whether we are talking about
the music of Debussy or the ballet dancers of Degas,
impressionism has made a huge cultural impact,
and of course a great personal impact on me. I
think of my own work as fitting into this context of
artistic endeavour, and this set of paintings reflects
my love of the arts as a whole.”
Sherree’s masterly compositions have earned
her a formidable reputation as the face of
modern British impressionism, and the Private
Collection provides the perfect forum for her
award-winning artwork.
Hand Embellished Canvas, Image Size 16” x 20”
Edition Size 49, FRAMED £795
INNOCENT DAYS I & II....
ELEGANCE
Bronze Sculpture,
Size 31”,
Edition Size 150,
£2,180
Sweet Music
Hand Enhanced Canvas, Image Size 12” x 12”
Edition Size 195, FRAMED £275
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AFTER HOURSHand Embellished Box Canvas,
Image Size 40” x 28”, Edition Size 195, £525, FRAMED £640
Csilla Orban
NEON CITIES
The cityscapes of Csilla Orban
occupy a unique position on
the current art market. Although
they depict specific and often
recognisable locations, their
particular brilliance lies in the
creation of atmosphere rather
than the accuracy of detail.
By merging colours and blurring
the reflected light in the rain-slicked
streets, Csilla conveys the fastmoving essence of her chosen
subject in her own distinctive way.
Csilla was born in 1961 in Budapest,
Hungary. She graduated from the
University of Budapest in 1984
with a Masters Degree in Art and
followed this up with a year as a
scholarship student in the former
USSR. After spending much of her
twenties travelling around Europe
she finally settled in the UK. She has
participated in many international
exhibitions, and in 2004 she received
the ‘Genius Talent Prize’ in Budapest
at the exhibition celebrating the entry
of Hungary into the European Union.
Log on for more
information on new
signing Csilla Orban.
Nightshades I
Nightshades Ii Hand Embellished Canvas,
Image Size 20” x 20”, Edition Size 195, FRAMED £395
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seduction Canvas Edition, Image Size 22” x 16”,
Edition Size 195, FRAMED £415
A Landmark Year
DARREN BAKER
A genuine British art phenomenon,
Darren has achieved an amazing level
of success over the last decade.
His award-winning paintings have made him
the artist of choice for many international art
collectors and hang in both public and private
collections including those of the House of
Lords, Downing Street and St James’s Palace.
The last year has been a landmark one for
Darren, with his unique status confirmed by
two highly prestigious invitations. He has
been appointed an official artist to the 2012
Olympic Games in London, and he has been
commissioned to paint an official portrait of
HRH Queen Elizabeth II, an accolade only
accorded to a small number of painters in the
monarch’s lifetime.
The Art of Investment...
siren i
siren ii Canvas Edition, Image Size 11” x 15”,
Edition Size 195, FRAMED £275
Financial commentators
tell us that when the
mainstream markets are in
turmoil, we start to look
around for alternative
investments. It can be a lot
more rewarding to own
something tangible, be it
art, wine or violins, than a
share certificate, and art
is currently occupying the
number one spot.
There are few more enjoyable asset
classes, and with art there is the added
advantage that its financial value does
not diminish with use.
Recent headlines have shown that the top end
of the art market is thriving; a water lily painting
by Monet recently sold for over £40 million,
just a few weeks after Roman Abramovich
paid £60 million for a Francis Bacon and a
Lucian Freud. But for those of us operating on
a more realistic financial level things are also
looking good, and there is some immensely
desirable artwork out there for anyone
looking to start or build a contemporary art
collection. Our portfolio this season has been
created with today’s collector in mind. We
have commissioned a wide range of original
paintings to cross the whole spectrum of price
points, and the published work includes some
innovative new collectables such as glass
editions and some amazing spray can art.
We have also launched individual collections
which offer something different, such as the
highly exclusive ‘Private Collection’.
So whatever direction you wish to follow with
your own collection, call in to the gallery to
view a whole range of exciting alternatives.
And remember the golden rule; never buy just
for an investment - buy because you love it.
If it’s a good artist and good work, then the
investment will take care of itself.
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riviera dreams i
The landscape and architecture of Italy
has inspired artists for centuries, and while
genres and styles have moved in and out of
fashion, Italian art has always remained on
the cultural agenda. But in recent years it
has enjoyed a particular surge in popularity
amongst art collectors, thanks to the work of
a group of some of the most highly-regarded
artists on the contemporary scene. These
artists are based all over the world, yet each
one has an affinity for the country they paint,
and they all bring their own highly personal
interpretation to the subject.
The Modern Renaissance
Bruno Tinucci
is known for his inspirational contemporary
depictions of the Tuscan landscape, so these
two glorious florals represent a new departure
for him. Yet although they are more focused
studies of their subject, the dazzling sunflowers
and elegant lilies clearly inhabit his signature
rural setting, and stand out boldly against a
stunning Tuscan sky.
Peter’s sophisticated
Italian oils are
characterised by a
highly expressive,
painterly technique
and display a structural
clarity and atmospheric
impact that few
contemporary artists
can hope to rival. As one of the most
illustrious painters on the contemporary
scene he exhibits regularly at prestigious
art venues including the Royal Society
of Marine Artists, the New England
Art Club and the Royal Institute of Oil
Painters of which he was recently elected
president. His artistic achievements have
been recognised with various accolades
including the Frank Herring award at
the Mall Galleries in London and the
Cornellisen Prize for Outstanding Work.
FIORI DEL CAMPO iI
FIORI DEL CAMPO i
Hand Embellished Canvas,
Image Size 8” x 23”,
Edition Size 195,
FRAMED £295
riviera dreams iI Hand Embellished Canvas,
Image Size 22” x 17”, Edition Size 195, FRAMED £395
Peter Wileman proi, FRSA
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Colour in Motion
JULIE ANN SCOTT
Julie Ann’s vivid oil paintings are
intense explorations of sunlight
filtered through the swirling
vortex of the ocean. The dazzling
illumination combines with the
strong impression of movement
to create an explosion of energy
on the canvas.
Light is the unifying factor in all of Julie
Ann’s work, originating in the sight of
the sun breaking through the misty
darkness. This first blissful moment of
light inspires the artist from both an
aesthetic and a spiritual viewpoint.
Log on for more
information on new
signing Julie Ann Scott.
POOLS OF LIGHT II
Julie Ann grew up in the UK, but as soon
as she could she set off to see the world
and spent an eventful and adventurous
few years abroad. After working as
a catwalk model in Israel, touring as
an actress in California, and travelling
around much of Eastern Europe she
returned to England and settled in the
Lake District, where she set up a studio.
Since then she has not looked back and
her work has been exhibited to great
acclaim across the UK.
POOLS OF LIGHT I Hand Embellished Box Canvas
Image Size 28” x 28” Edition Size 95, £465, FRAMED £550
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Sweet Temptation II
PHILIP RASKIN
Life is
sweet…
Andrew Holmes
The work of
can best be
categorised as Modern British Realism, yet this rather
impressive description belies its accessible nature.
His distinctive still lives invite us to take a second look
at some of the familiar elements of modern life and
explore them from a new perspective. Spurning the
conventional glassware and traditional bowls of fruit
he comes down firmly in favour of items found on the
21st century kitchen table, giving his work the sort of
confident charm that allows it to sit anywhere, from a
stylish dining room to a welcoming kitchen.
Hand Embellished Canvas, Image Size 14” x 14”,
Edition Size 195, FRAMED £240
FAR HORIZONS I
FAR HORIZONS II
contemporary miniatures
Since his work was
launched into the UK art
market last year, seascape
maestro Philip Raskin has
become a familiar name
in galleries across the UK.
His romantic view of the
world includes no evidence
of human life, but
invites the viewer to
experience complete
immersion in the image.
Philip was born in 1947
and studied at the Glasgow
School of Art. He then
entered the world of
business and became well
known as the proprietor
of The Inn on the Green, a
celebrated jazz restaurant in
Glasgow over which he and his wife presided.
He did not lose contact with the world of art
however, as the venue doubled up as a quality
gallery with a full programme of exhibitions and
private views.
After 20 years as a successful restaurateur,
Philip returned to his easel and brushes on a
full time basis. Over time, he has developed a
painterly impasto style; using the texture of the
paint and the shape of the brushwork, he gives
each of his luminous landscapes its own reality,
rather than allowing it to be a smooth window
onto a world beyond. With a trademark soft
palette and dramatic skies, the overall effect
magically captures the textures, moods and
changeable light of his native Scotland. Philip is
rapidly acquiring a loyal following of collectors
both in the UK and abroad.
“I tend to paint very private places for
people to own and enjoy; no population,
no houses, no telegraph poles - just
the driftwood of an ebb tide, mist
tumbling on a distant hilltop and silence
broken only by lapping water and gulls
ascending.”
Hand Embellished Canvas, Image Size 12” x 12”,
Edition Size 195, FRAMED £195
Sweet Temptation I
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saba at las brujas Hand Embellished Canvas,
Image Size 22” x 18”, Edition Size 195, FRAMED £750
Fabián Pérez
Up Close and Personal
With this new pair of figurative images,
Fabian Perez invites us to experience
the intoxicating atmosphere of Buenos
Aires through the characters that
inhabit its exotic nightscape.
While sensuality and intensity are
key, there is also a sophistication and
intelligence to his shadowy figures
which implies something beyond the
purely visual. His charismatic men and
seductive women seem to be part of a
wider narrative, one which embraces
mystery, eroticism and drama.
Fabian has recently released a short
documentary film about his life and
work, which introduces us some
of the people and places that have
helped to form his creative outlook.
Log on to our website to
learn more about Fabian and
to see the artist at work in
‘Fabian Perez: Waiting for the
Romance to Come Back’.
Man Lighting a Cigarette II
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dappled light i Hand Embellished Canvas,
Image Size 15” x 12”, Edition Size 195, FRAMED £295
dappled light ii
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nc
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makes the heart grow fonder
dappled light iii
Leading British watercolour artist Hazel Soan
divides her time between London and Cape
Town. She creates much of her awardwinning artwork in a glorious sunlit studio in
South Africa, a world away from the more
muted light of Venice and London that she
paints in such affectionate detail. While she
relishes the warmth and light of her studio
location, she still cherishes her love of these
romantic European cities.
HazelSoan
Hazel’s work is held in private and public
collections all over the world. She is well-known
for her role as an Art Expert on channel 4’s
popular daytime programme, Watercolour
Challenge and as the author of several
highly-regarded books on painting. Hazel’s
work is collected by BP, Hilton Hotels, Royal
Caribbean, Ritz Club, BBC Television and many
other private individuals and corporations.
dappled light iv
View Hazel’s work in
the gallery now.
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EBONY
In the year when we
are marking the 200th
anniversary of Darwin’s
birth, the beauty of
nature is celebrated
in style by Lesley
Thiel in Amethyst, a mesmerising
representation of the grace and power
of a magnificent animal.
Although she was born and educated in
England, Lesley has lived most of her adult
life in Germany, Switzerland and the USA.
Having originally trained as a scientist and
worked in various fields of scientific research,
she formed her love of horses while visiting
a friend’s Stud in the United States. Despite
her early love of painting and drawing, it took
this encounter with an inspirational subject to
reignite her passion for art, and it was here
that she once again began to paint. Taking
the spirited Arabian horses around her as her
subject, she was soon producing work of
great power and drama.
AMETHYST Canvas Edition, Image Size 28” x 22”
Edition Size 95, FRAMED £575
Visit the gallery to
experience the full
impact of Lesley’s work
IVORY
Lesley Thiel
natural selection
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Although Rob Hefferan
is renowned for his contemporary
figurative images, his work goes way
beyond this genre categorisation. He
has a remarkable gift for composition
and lighting which perhaps stems
from his skills as an experienced
photographer. His intimate images capture every nuance
of the light suffusing the fabric of the bed coverings,
the sheen of brunette hair, and the warm tones of the
beautifully contoured female form.
“In a world of harsh realities I find art can provide a
wonderful escape route both for myself and hopefully for
those who experience my work. In these paintings my
intention has been to combine elements of beauty and style
with something less tangible – atmosphere – in an effort to
communicate the romance of a single moment.”
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INTERIOR
NIGHT Beauty II
IMOGEN
La Boheme
PALMER
BRONZE SCULPTURE Size 22” 95 Edition
£850
IN THE GALLERY NOW
NIGHT BEAUTY I Canvas Edition, Image Size 26” x 18”,
Edition Size 95, FRAMED £450
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SAPPHIRE I
SPECIAL PLACE I
SPECIAL PLACE II Hand Embellished Canvas, Image Size 20” x 20”
Edition Size 195, FRAMED £425
ExtremePainting
Artist adventurer
Philip Gray has recently
returned from a voyage of
discovery to the Bahamas
in search of a new pallet
to express the tonal
variations at the heart of
the world’s oceans.
Using his past experience as a naval diver
and his unique expertise and versatility as an
artist, he undertook an extraordinary project
and visited the ocean bed to compose his
initial studies at 60ft under the sea in sharkinfested waters. He also spent time painting
and sketching from a series of vantage points
on shore and created some dazzling coastal
landscapes.
Log on to our website to
view ‘Extreme Art’, a short
film documenting this
remarkable trip.
TIME OF OUR LIFE Hand Embellished Canvas,
Image Size 43” x 18”, Edition Size 195, FRAMED £595
SAPPHIRE IIi
Paper Edition, Image Size 12” x 12”, Edition Size 195, Framed £78
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George Sommerville
SAPPHIRE III Paper Edition, Image Size 26” x 10”
Edition Size 195, FRAMED £295
SAPPHIRE SEAS I
SAPPHIRE SEAS II Paper Edition, Image Size 12” x 12”
Edition Size 195, FRAMED £180
Originals Portfolio
Our varied portfolio of contemporary
original artwork features some of the
world’s most collectable artists alongside
some outstanding emerging talents.
Illustrated here is a representative
selection of what will be on display in the
gallery this season.
Highlights include impressive new work from the
international arena including the nostalgic
semi-industrial scenes of George Somerville, and
Lewis’s exotic koi carp images which are taking
the market by storm. There are also some muchanticipated new style pieces from familiar names such
as Ben Payne, Rebecca Lardner (New Artist of the
Year) and Bruno Tinucci.
Carol Gillan
Chris and Steve Rocks
You are warmly invited to join us in the gallery to be
inspired by some of the most exciting talents both of
today and of the future.
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CSILLA ORBAN
C.Lewis
Andrew Holmes
ANDREW HOLMES
ORIGINALS PORTFOLIO ANDREW HOLMES,
CSILLA ORBAN, C.Lewis, IGOR SHULMAN...
IGOR SHULMAN
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REBECCA LARDNER
ORIGINALS PORTFOLIO REBECCA LARDNER,
BEN PAYNE, HARRY BRIOCHE, BRUNO TINUCCI.
Bruno tinucci
Ben payne
HARRY BRIOCHE
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