Happy Birthday To Us!!!

The Acorn Gallery is celebrating its 2nd birthday today!! There are those who doubted that we would survive but it is with credit to the superb work that we sell and due also to you, our fantastic loyal customers.

Diane and I would just like to say THANK YOU for your support and to help us celebrate our birthday we have Paul Horton appearing at the gallery on the 10th December between 5-8pm to discuss his latest releases from his 'Love Is Life' Tour.

We will be holding a raffle on the night to win a signed limited edition print by Paul Horton - there will also be a runners up prize!

We will have champagne and nibbles so come on down and join in the celebrations! It will be a good night and Paul will be happy to dedicate any pieces purchased!!

Happy Birthday Acorn :-)

What A Day!!

It all began with Alex advising us that his train would be arriving in York at 11.25 and could we pick him up!! Yes we said and then panic set in, still lots to do and I had to leave Diane and Emily to put the final touches to the gallery as I dashed into York to the train station. After being told to move three times by the police and assorted traffic wardens I heaved a sigh of relief when I saw Alex emerge from the train station looking calm and relaxed.

I managed to get through the busy traffic and get Alex to the gallery by 12.10pm where some collectors were already eagerly waiting to chat with him.

Alex entertained questions about his ideas and inspirations and was kept busy all day chatting and dedicating prints and purchases!

We were delighted to welcome a gentleman who travelled all the way from Glasgow to purchase Whee - a very rare piece - which Alex was happy to dedicate for a special ladys birthday!

We have had superb interest in the new original oils and everyone could identify with the small red trike! Childhood stories were recounted and it is obvious that this painting brings out the smile in all of us!

By 3.30pm Alex had to leave as he had further comittments and so I dropped him back in York. Alex thanked me for a lovely day and said that he would love to be invited back someday!

Thankyou to everyone who came along - and for those of you who would like to be told of future gallery events then please let us have your details and we'll make sure you are kept 'in the picture'!

Saturday 4th April 2009 what a day!!

Happy New Year!!

It's the start of a new year for the gallery and we are kick starting it with our January Sale! We have over 30 framed pieces with a temporarily reduced price so this is your chance to aquire a stunning piece of art for less than you would expect!

December was a good month and the top sellers are as follows:

1. Peter Smith
2. Caroline Shotton
3. Alexander Millar
4. Mike Jackson

'Peter Smith Mania' is still in evidence as he beat his fellow artists with ease!! Well done Peter!

I can also reveal the overall top sellers for the gallery in 2008 are as follows:

1. Peter Smith
2. Bob Dylan
3. Alexander Millar

It was a close fought run between Peter & Bob but Peter clinched top spot by just 1 sale!! Congratulations to Peter - you really hit the spot when it comes to 'feel good' work - people just can't help but smile!

Alexander Millar also has a consistent record, remaining in the top 3 for much of the year! Well Done Alex!

Diane and I would like to take this opportunity to wish all of our customers a very Happy New Year and we hope to see you in the gallery soon!

On Line!!!

I am pleased to report that we now have our 'On-Line' ordering facility on the website!! It has taken longer than expected but we hope it will help you to be sure of getting the piece you want - when you see it!

This is especially useful on items which are marked as 'last one' or 'sold out from publisher' :-)

You can reserve an item using the 'Add to Basket' button and entering your details. You then have a choice of ways to pay:

1) Pay by debit/credit card over the phone (you call us or we'll ring you)
2) Send a payment through Paypal to info@theacorngallery.co.uk
3) Call into the gallery and pay in person when you collect the item.

We are delighted to announce the arrival of three STUNNING NEW IMAGES from TODD WHITE. They are from a very EXCLUSIVE COLLECTION and for this reason they cannot be shown on the website but do please ring or email us if you would like further details. We have only one copy of each image so if you are interested then act fast! These images are not widely available...

As I write this entry I have to say that the on-line facility works!!! We have already received an order and the transaction was nice and smooth with no hiccups!!!

The Christmas holidays are almost here and so we would remind you of our opening times during this festive period which are as follows:-

24th December 2008 9.30am-4pm
25th December 2008 CLOSED
26th December 2008 CLOSED
27th December 2008 9.30am-4pm
29th December 2008 9.30am-5.30pm
30th December 2008 9.30am-5.30pm
31st December 2008 9.30am-4pm
1st January 2009 CLOSED

From 2nd January 2009 we will be open as usual (9.30am-5.30pm Monday-Saturday).

Finally, Diane & I would like to take this opportunity to wish you all a Merry Christmas & a Happy New Year.

Wow Peter Smith Mania!!

Well November is over and all I can say is Peter Smith!!

Peter has stormed to the top of the leader board for November with a staggering 27 sales. You have heard of 'Beatle' mania well here we have 'Peter Smith' mania!!

So to update you on the top sellers for November:-

1. Peter Smith
2. Jeff Rowland
3. Alexander Millar/Caroline Shotton

Well done Peter truly fantastic achievement. Your work has hit a chord with people!!

November has been an amazing month for us and has only been beaten by Dylan in June. We have sold three fantastic originals and an amazing number of Limited Edition Prints giving us an incredible buzz!!

I would just like to say a massive THANKYOU to everyone who has bought from us! Diane & I do appreciate your loyalty and support for us in our first year.

It has been a truly amazing first year and we would like to extend our thanks to each and every person who has called in and either bought or browsed.

We are looking forward to 2009 with hope that we can continue to build the business and hopefully have a new gallery space open upstairs soon!!!

We have started planning our events diary for next year and all I can say is that The Acorn Gallery is the place to be!!

Pocklington is gearing up for the Dickensian Late Night Shopping Event and so are we. Our Dickensian costumes are ready - yes I have been brow-beaten by Diane and others (mentioning no names 'Sara of Simply Books'!!) and so I will be dressed up after all!!

Diane has made a huge quantity of homemade chocolate truffles to go with the bubbly and so if you fancy Champagne & Truffles then pop down to the gallery tonight between 6-9pm !! Why not enjoy the towns evening of entertainment too!!

A Brief Encounter

Diane & I spent all day yesterday getting the gallery ready for Jeff Rowlands appearance. We washed the windows, inside and out! We swept and washed the floor, dusted the pictures, moved the walls and took delivery of 17 box's of the new Fine Art Collector magazine!!!

By 4.15pm we were all ready and Michelle, the WG rep arrived, having collected Jeff from the railway station (a very appropriate form of transport don't you agree?).

The kettle was on and we had chance to sit and chat over a cuppa before people started to arrive.

Jeff is a geordie lad and with all geordies he has a great sense of humour and kept us all entertained with his stories of the years before he became an artist!!

Jeff also explained in detail how he created the images to his new tour 'A Brief Encounter' and the techniques used to create the rain in his so atmospheric images!!

Jeff kindly dedicated each piece which was bought on the evening with a beautiful sketch on the backing board - a truly unique thank you to his collectors!

The champagne flowed and the nibbles were nibbled and a good time was had by all!

Once the gallery was empty Jeff kindly signed the back of each remaining piece with 'Best Wishes'!

To those customers who came on such a wet evening - THANK YOU!
To those customers who didn't brave the elements - you missed a good night! A special THANKS to Jon who drove up from Norwich to join us for the occasion!

Diane & I were a little nervous as this was our first official Artist Appearance but we are really pleased that it went well!

To Jeff, the 'Rain Man' himself - many thanks for giving up your evening to meet and greet our customers. To Michelle - a massive thank you for collecting Jeff and for guiding us through our first appearance!

'A Brief Encounter' it may have been Jeff, but next time we see you in the gallery bring your easel, paints and apron cause we will have you painting for us live!!