Terry Bradley was born in Belfast in 1965. His early life was spent growing up just off the notorious Shankill Road where his mother tried to keep him inside and away from the “Troubles” outside their front door.
He creates iconic pictures exploring the voyeuristic side of his nature that he first discovered as a child observing the dangerous world around him. His work mostly centres on strong women and ex models in Dublin and more recently Paris. His latest work is inspired by the era of the Belle Époque in France and the contrasts and similarities with the Burlesque dancers of New York.
He has also recently started exploring the colourful characters from the Belfast dockland area know as Sailortown. At its heyday 100years ago the dock workers were famous around the world for their hard drinking and hard working attitude. Bradley finds that these paintings now balance the world of burlesque women that he paints.
Bradley is married with three children and lives and works in Ireland.
Sean Durkin’s limited editions of The Art of the Thief, as in all his work, depicts figures of both a robber and a policeman.
This is in recognition of his father who in 1972, stole a painting from Middlesbrough Art Gallery by renowned Manchester artist LS Lowry.
The painting was of St Hilda’s Church and Middlesbrough’s old Town Hall – and he then demanded the Mayor raffle his underpants for charity to secure the painting’s safe return.
When he was arrested by police after the theft, he had a ransom letter calling for art galleries to be opened on Sundays “to allow the working man to get some culture”.
A Member Of The Royal Society Of Marine Artists, Duncan Palmar’s paintings are full of colour and detail. Inspired by the Newlyn School of Artists who worked in Cornwall in the last century Duncan’s distinctive representational style captures texture, light and atmosphere in his landscapes and coastal scenes.
A snowy white owl, accented with a marbled amber patina, perches expectantly on a silvery grey antler. Tim Cotterill’s iconic red ladybugs join the tableau, as an impish nitrate ruby-toned frog nestles snugly under the antler. Wilbur, named for the illustrious pioneer of flight, is a brilliant addition to the Cotterill parliament.
This eagerly anticipated signed and numbered edition of Wilbur is now being released.
Chris Chapman is the Master Of Spoof, who often paints in the style of famous artists with a comical twist. He is a popular UK artist with a strong following and representation in galleries across the country.
New from Edge Sculpture is this unique range of illuminated Dragon sculptures. In a choice of six vibrant colours, each includes a free standing puck LED Light and a Description Card. Expected to be available from mid November, they can be reserved in the meantime by a small deposit with the balance paid before shipping.
Total sculpture cost is £ 175 with free delivery within mainland UK.
Unique and distinctive 3 dimensional art work from Grace Oliver. Located in the Midlands, Grace is a contemporary mixed media artist. Her passion lies in crafting intricately textured and three-dimensional artwork
Grace’s art exhibits a strong sculptural essence, heavily inspired by forms of nature and organic textures. A large portion of artwork draws inspiration from coastal landscapes and the vast, underwater world. Childhood trips to the seaside instilled in her a love for the sea, shells and textures formed by these coastal wonders.
The latest release from Tim Cotterill, the Frogman, is this superb bronze sculpture entitled Out Of Reach.
A resolute multi-toned frog rests on a chocolate brown base, clearly mesmerized by two vivid red ladybugs clinging to a lush green blade of grass. “Out of Reach?” Don’t bet on it- this determined frog is in it to win it!
Out of Reach | BF272
Edition Size: 150 | Dimensions : 10.75″ x 5″ x 11.75″
A Member Of The Royal Society Of Marine Artists, Duncan Palmar is a well known and popular artist.
Inspired by the Newlyn School of Artists who worked in Cornwall in the last century Duncan’s distinctive representational style captures texture, light and atmosphere in his landscapes and coastal scenes.
