Henderson Cisz New Collection

Brazilian Artist Henderson Cisz has just launched a new collection which comprises of 4 pieces, available in the gallery now.

A seasoned traveller, Henderson Cisz has spent time in Europe, Australia and of course his native South America. While he loves the ocean and has always found it a source of inspiration and joy, he is also a true city-dweller, and many of his most inspirational works feature scenes from the world's most beautiful cities. His new pieces are certainly no different!

Cisz has an incredible talent for capturing the real atmosphere of the city he chooses to paint - whether it be the buzzing energy of Times Square, the quiet back streets of Paris, or the damp atmosphere of London on the eve of a rainy day. His trademark palette utilises cool, soft tones to convey the ambiance of his subject.

The four new pieces are 'Champs Elysees' 'Big Ben' 'On Broadway' and 'Piccadilly Circus'. All four are limited edition giclee prints on paper and have an image size if 12 x 12" (30.5 x 30.5cm).

They are available to view in the gallery or on our website by following this link

Rolf Harris Sells Out!

This week sees Rolf Harris' new collection sold out!!
We are lucky enough to have two pieces left, 'Buses in Trafalgar Square' and 'Heading Home.'
Both pieces are Limited Edition Giclee prints on paper. The image size is 26.5" (67.5cm) wide by 18" (46cm) tall. Both pieces are framed in the silver Rolf Harris frame and measure 39" (99cm) wide by 31.5" (80cm) tall overall.
They are available to view in the gallery or online by following the link below



Buses in Trafalgar Square (top left)
Heading Home (far right)

Click here to view online

This Weeks Window - Eric Waugh

This week sees American Artist Eric Waugh's festive music originals in the window - just in time for Woodstook Live - An array of musical talent playing throughout the town. Listen...enjoy...wander the town...eat, drink, bop and be merry!!

Born in Montreal in 1963, Eric Waugh showed an early talent for art and design, as well as a strong head for business. These two skills were united when, barely in his twenties, he started his own company; distributing gifts when he designed, packaged, manufactured and marketed himself.

During this time his brother, a successful art dealer, encouraged Eric to take a risk and produce some fine art of his own. Eventually he was persuaded and the rest is history! Eric's extraordinary contemporary abstracts employ a distintive palette, juxtaposing pastel shades with vivid explosions of colour. His dynamic interpretations of music and dance are characterised by energy, grace and above all, vitality, reflecting his own positivity joie de vivre.

Since 1968, Eric has been quietly making his way to the top of the international art scene. He has produced a substantial body of exceptional Original Paintings on paper and canvas, and his popularity among art connoisseurs has escalated to the point where he is represented in galleries in every major city in North America. His paintings have been acquired by numerous major corporations and private collectors all over the world, and he has held sell out exhibitions in Europe, the USA, Canada and Japan.

New Artist - Michael McGuire

We are excited to unveil some new originals by Michael McGuire, a recently new artist to the gallery.

Michael’s vibrant marine images are derived largely from his imagination, but influenced by the colours and contours of his home on the Eastern Seaboard of the United States and his favourite location of Isla Mujeres, Mexico.

Michael was born in Massachusetts in 1953. After completing his formal training in sculpture, he began to feel a need for more colour in his work and moved on to painting in oils. His paintings demonstrate a natural progression from his previous work in that they are almost three-dimensional in nature.

Michael builds up the surface of each image with layers of paint, applying it with knifes. This gives him a similar experience to that derived from building with clay or plaster, but adding the dimension of colour.

“I prefer to mould and mix the paint directly on the canvas. While working with three dimensions has always been enjoyable, the use of a flat surface allows me to experiment with contrasting colours and planes of light which I find particularly rewarding.”

We have 3 new originals by Michael, all available to view now so why not come down and have a look

This Week's Window - Rebecca Lardner

This week sees Dorset Artist Rebecca Lardner in the Window.

Rebecca's work has an upbeat charm that perfectly captures the new mood of the South West, which over the last few years has transformed itself from a largely unfashionable tourist destination, into an ultra-desirable destination for a whole cross section of society, from surfers to TV chefs.

Born in Purbeck Swanage, she studied art in Liverpool and then travelled the world from Ireland to India selling her work. Although she had some amazing experiences, the tug of the turning tide eventually pulled her back to Dorset where she set up her studio and made tracks for the coast.

"Dazzling contemporary interpretations of the traditional harbour scene from an exceptional artistic talent."

Rebecca's engaging oils on canvas are animated portrayals of a hectic life lived on the land and the sea. The large ensemble cast of figures, boats and sea birds, creates a lively impression of ceaseless activity, and this is heightened by the natural curves of the classic English harbour which provide a strong sense of movement and energy. So not only has the status of this coastline been officially recognised with its designation as a world heritage site, its artistic value has now also been brought to all of our notice by a genuine local hero.

Art in Woodstock

The pretty market town of Woodstock will play host to Art in Woodstock, a major visual artist festival from 23th- 28^th October 2007. Showcasing work by visiting professional artists and local talent, this brand new initiative from Wake up to Woodstock will see the whole of Woodstock transformed into a celebration of visual arts.

Individual art exhibitions will be held in shops and restaurants, the Woodstock art galleries will host exhibitions, and a triangular art wall will be erected in the town square for visitors to contribute to, creating a unique work of art reflecting Woodstock and its community; there will be exhibitions, workshops, demonstrations as well as talks by eminent artists, critics and authorities in their field (see next page). Art and photographic competitions will be held, as well as a competition for local schools.

The competition winners’ work will be exhibited in the town during the event. The Open Art Competition, ‘Inspired by Woodstock’, will be judged by Professor Martin Kemp, Professor of Art History at Oxford University. The competition prizes will be presented by Rosita Spencer-Churchill, Duchess of Marlborough, with Peter Wileman, Vice President of the Royal Institute of Oil Painters at an awards ceremony on 27^t October 2007.

Woodstock is ideal for short breaks, with glorious Blenheim Palace a stone’s throw away. From art to an Aga, fine antiques, furniture and fashion, flowers and gifts, Woodstock has something to offer everyone. Its individual shops offer real choice, not just the same old chain stores that can be found on many a high street. Founded in 1163, Woodstock is known as the ‘Gateway to the Cotswolds’ and has a choice of world-class hotels and restaurants, as well as superior shopping, offering a wide range of exclusive goods and services that cannot be found elsewhere.

For more information log onto the website www.artinwoodstock.co.uk

Summer Exhibition

The wet weather is not dampening Creative Art Gallery’s Summer Exhibition of Original Artwork and Limited Editions featuring five new international artists to the gallery covering a variety of styles and mediums.

Harry Brioche was born in the Seychelles in 1965 of Creole and American parentage, however it is the moody skies of the UK that have captured his imagination more than the famously beautiful surroundings of his upbringing. His beautifully lit scenes in oils of the British Countryside are strongly influenced by masters of the landscape Turner and Vernet.

Danielle O’Connor Akiyama is a Canadian artist based in Toronto who has been painting for over 30 years, during which time her flamboyant artwork has become highly sought after worldwide. Her exhilarating floral images are vibrant with life, energy and riotous colour. Her deceptively loose and impressionistic style disguises the intricacy of her brush work and the stylish formality of each delicate composition.

The work of Tuscan Artist Bruno Tinucci also employs a distinct pallette of stunning vibrant colours to interpret both the appearance and the atmosphere of this most beautiful of landscapes. He has a unique initiative ability to capture the vivid scarlet of a field of poppies, the golden shades of a sunflower in full bloom and the changing light of the seasons in his striking oil paintings.

Michael McGuire’s vibrant marine images are derived largely from his imagination, but influenced by the colours and contours of his home on the Eastern Seaboard of the United States and his favourite location of Isla Mujeres, Mexico. His paintings demonstrate a natural progression from his previous sculpture work (he was formally trained in this field) in that they are almost three-dimensional in nature. Michael builds up the surface of each image with layers of paint, applying it with knives.

John Milan has a unique talent for capturing the essence of a character with a simple gesture or expression and this engaging element is evident in all his artwork. Inspired by the coastal city of Kavala in Greece where he lived for a time following his graduation from the Savannah College of Art and Design and the University of Georgia, Milan’s artwork encompasses bold, clean colours and highly contrasted light and shadows in his high-impact landscapes. He has exhibited his work in many galleries across the US and Europe and been commissioned to do murals by businesses and nightclubs in cities as diverse as Miami and Athens.

A little something for everyone!