First Impressions Deluxe Limited Edition Book

Creative Art Gallery now have available 'First Impressions' The beautifully illustrated retrospective of Sherree Valentine Daines work. This is a major milestone, celebrating 20 successful years as the UK's leading figurative artist.

Our deluxe version of this stunning commemorative hardback book includes a complimentary signed Limited Edition print of 'Summer Memories', which shows 3children playing in the water on the seafront with their buckets and nets.

Feel free to pop in and have a read!

Duncan MacGregor Original

We are pleased to annouce that we have a brand new original Duncan MacGregor piece on show in the gallery now.

Duncan MacGregor explores the juxtaposition of the ocean and shoreline and brings the varied textures of the natural world into sharp relief.From the rough surfaces and contrasting blues of a choppy ocean to the gentle silken swathes of champagne coloured skies, his unerring eye presents us with a fascinating series that gives expression to the many faces of the sea.

Leading Marine artist and oceanic adventurer Duncan explores the natural beauty of the British Coastline. An experienced and intrepid sailer, Duncan creates exhilarating contemporary interpretations which demonstrates his first hand experience of the elements with great spontaneity, high-octane energy and considerable technical panache.

Please follow this link to view his collection on line ...

Sherre Valentine Daines - The Face of Modern British Impressionism

Sherree Valentine Daines is the Uk's most highly regarded figurative artist. She has an impressive track record of exhibitions at such venues as the Tate Gallery, the Barbican, the New English Art Club and the Lord's Museum and her unquestionable virtuosity has made her a favourite with many celebrity collectors including members of the British Royal Family. Famous names in the world of show-business have sat for her including Joanna Lumley and Michael Parkinson, she has been televised painting members of the England cricket team, and as offical artist to the Rugby World Cup she produced magnificent commemorative portraits of Martin Johnson and Jonny Wilkinson, both of which were brought by the stars concerned.

To celebrate 30 successful years as the UK's leading figure artist - Sherree Valentine Daines has launched a new collection and a beautiful commemorative hardback book has been produced.

The collection is available at the gallery so why not pop in and take a look at a remarkable lifetimes achievement.

Click on the picture above to view her artwork online

Competition Win!

Creative Art Gallery are proud to have won a free advertising campaign after entering a competition run by Fox FM and UPS and judged by BBC Dragon's Den star Theo Paphitis.

Applicants had to explain how their company delivered that 'little bit more' to their customers and the community.

"Our application explained the services we offer our customers, such as home approval" commented Elizabeth Metheringham "and Art in Woodstock, a project we are working on in conjunction with Wake up to Woodstock (a consortium of town retailers) taking place in October. Visitors to the event will be able to meet professional artists, attend workshops and even make their own mark on the community art wall. Winnng this radio campaign is a tremendous boost to both us and our aim to make art accessible to all"

Artweeks

Artweeks was a great success so a big thank you to everyone who came.The exhibition was an eclectic mix of work, comprising of photographs, paintings, colograph prints and mosaic pots. Artists Alison Parry and Joanna Hutt did very well and definitely worth keeping an eye on!

Joanna’s mosaic work is inspired by light and reflection. The pots are designed to stand where they can be touched by light. When sun light hits one of my pots the whole room becomes splattered with fragments of reflected light and looks quite breathtaking.

"Most of her mosaic work is done using broken materials. She likes everything to look as though it has just 'happened'. “I never use measurements and never try to plan anything too much. I guess I don't like the designs to look orderly or practiced!”

Alison is a contemporary artist who has recebtly graduated. The central locus of her work is memories. By exploring a variety of different techniques, such as paint, print, sound and video, Alison portrays her concept and ideas in many different ways.

The group of paintings shown in artweeks came from a series called Seasons. Each set of 4 deals with a different season, the change in weather, appearance within the landscape and her thoughts at the time. She has explored different paint and painting techniques, pushing the boundaries of what paint can do in order to depict the moment.

She uses distorted text in her work. She comments on the change both physically within the landscape and emotionally within her, her thoughts and feelings, prehaps those that she never wanted to fully reveal.

Last Chance to view Art Weeks

Sunday is your last chance to view ArtWeeks - a Collection of local painters, photographers, print makers and mosiac artists, all merged together in this one off exhibition!