Keith Drury’s ‘When I Dream’ art series has become one of the top selling range of artworks for many of the UK’s largest city galleries.
Creating models and using software by Walt Disney, months of exacting work go into each picture which often yield delightful surprises on closer inspection.
As an art style it is unquestionably quirky and contemporary in its interpretation of the urban landscape with bright colours, a cheerful perspective and meticulous attention to detail.
Marie Louise Wrightson sees herself primarily as a realist still life oil painter, who uses an eclectic mix of objects & imagery to express interests, passions & memories.
Many of Marie’s works are inspired by memories from her childhood, such as trips to the seaside, colourful sweets, fairground amusements and visits to her grandparents. Such memories are incorporated in figurative form to create a visual self-portrait comprised of past moments and treasured memories.
Stunning 3D high gloss limited editions of piano themed artwork from new artist Mark Grieves.
Black gloss laquer framed, 76 x 76 cm, Edition of 100,
£ 795
Marks hugely successful musical series was a complete sell-out with his former publishers and his originals and limited editions often sold within a few days of issue. Due to the painstaking attention to detail original paintings are in short supply leading to a high demand.
These latest limited editions have a resin finish with 3D elements that give a new dimension to his work which with black and white lacquered frames fuse beautifully with the piano themed artwork.
Newcastle upon Tyne born Mark Grieves admits he would struggle to find work other than painting.
If I hadnt have had a talent for painting and drawing I would dread to think what I would have ended up doing as a career. I have no interest in doing anything else. I grew up with fantasy and sci fi art. My bedroom walls were adorned with Rodney Matthews posters. The beauty of creating images that normally wouldnt exist in real life is what art means to me. Whenever I see photo realistic paintings it fills me with sadness.
My method of working is a little bit different from the traditional approach. Normally you would work from light to dark but I find it natural to work in reverse from dark to light. Working exclusively in oils I always start with a completely black canvas and add highlights until I find the balance in contrast. I work hard at composition and at the geometry emphasising light and shadow. I like painting titles to give clues. There is always a strong sense of narrative. I paint what comes into my head, from my imagination. Every original painting is time consuming and can take many weeks to complete but I am confident this shows in the end result.
