This portrait can be viewed in more detail at ArtGallery.co.uk I have long admired the work of the Dutch, 17th century, painter, Rembrandt. His use of darkly dramatic tone described as ‘chiaroscuro’ and his expressive style often captured his subject’s personality, bringing his own emotions into his self portraits. I have created my tribute from … Read more
Saint John Henry Newman will be formally proclaimed a Doctor of the Church on Saturday 1st November 2025 – All Saints’ Day. This picture is now in the possession of the The Oratory of Saint Philip Neri in Birmingham, England I have recently completed a portrait of St John Henry Newman (1801-1890) who will officially … Read more
This weekend a David Bowie exhibition opens at the V&A East Storehouse in Hackney Wick, East London. But…you do not need to go as far as London to admire this portrait of David Bowie which can be seen on Art Gallery if you would like to make an offer!
This portrait can be viewed in more detail at ArtGallery.co.uk Terence Stamp was one of my first heroes usually playing masterful film roles. His dramatic style and moody looks led to my creating this portrait, which is one of my earlier stamp portraits. Born in 1939, he was one of the most recognizable faces of 1960s … Read more
The ‘humour’ of the artist comes to the fore in this image based on a Modigliani nude. The ‘hill’ which Jill is purported to have climbed with Jack can be seen through the background window, although where she has left him remains within the imagination of the audience. Meanwhile, she looks innocent of any misdoing … Read more
Following on from Lichtenstein’s tradition, I’ve used hard flat, vivid colour and hand painted Benday dots in creating this still life. Strong black outlines support simplified shapes in true Pop Art tradition. Humour is created in the profile and features of the fish smiling, with one being upside down, while a sense of time is … Read more
The ideal picture for a collector, a fan of Pop Art, or maybe a belated Father’s Day gift if he lives in an ‘industrialised’ style penthouse. A Very Large Postage Stamp Triptych composed of 3 canvases My picture is composed of three canvases each measuring 92cm x 122cm. I have used approximately 8,000 used postage … Read more
Tomorrow we celebrate The Trooping of the Colour.
Following on from Lichtenstein’s tradition, I’ve used hard flat, vivid colour and hand painted Benday dots. Strong black outlines support simplified shapes in true Pop Art tradition. Humour is created in the profile and features of the goldfish smiling while a sense of time is introduced by a fallen flower petal. 90cm x 90cm x … Read more
There is excitement building in the town of Walsall in the West Midlands. Their football team is due to play in the EFL League Two Division Play-Off against Wimbledon FC on Bank Holiday Monday May 26th. Walsall FC has experienced a season of two halves. In the time leading up to Christmas the team played … Read more