Hide and Seek...?

One of the most common comments about the work of Bradford born 

Danny Abrahams is how the paintings remind you of your childhood... 

or of family days out... 

they seem to connect people on so many levels...

...so how can it be that these beautiful landscapes work just as well? 

As the Day Draws to a Close
£495

They are hauntingly beautiful and bring a peaceful silence... there are no children, no couples and no dogs... and yet the same familiarity is there!

Danny says that these pieces are painted as though the viewer is the child, the walker, the person who is looking into the distance to see where the path will take them... 

As the Evening Sun Goes Down
£595

These two new pieces are now on display here
at The Acorn Gallery in Pocklington.

If you can't get in then it's worth knowing that
we offer FREE DELIVERY
and can easily provide photos of the framed piece if required.

A Snowy Surprise...

Yesterday evening we had an appointment at Mackenzie Thorpe's Gallery in Richmond to collect some work for our new display having recently been approved as a Mackenzie Thorpe Partnership gallery.

Wendy as usual was a complete oracle of information about Mackenzie and his work and everything we were expecting was ready and waiting for collection... but not before she invited us to join her in a cup of coffee and some tales of adventure.

By the time we left we had acquired another print and a gorgeous bronze sculpture! You know when you just close you eyes and wish... well it happened! 'Grandads Little Finger' was coming home to the Acorn...

'Grandad's Little Finger' in bronze by Mackenzie Thorpe

To our surprise Wendy had also planned on including an original for our display and to our total delight the piece she had in mind was one which we had admired on our last visit!

Entitled 'Snowy Tops' this magnificent pastel work has bold but simple colours and a strong message that even in deepest winter when the snow falls and the leaves are gone, the Shepherd will always take care of his flock. 

Of course the Shepherd and his sheep are not only a literal representation they also make a symbolic reference to the family and those in all places who take care of others...

'Snowy Tops' by Mackenzie Thorpe

Mackenzie's use of warm gold colours in stark contrast to the cold you know there must be, reminds us of the force of nature and yet in the strong and calm presence of the shepherd we feel comforted and safe.

My heart sang as we took a steady drive home although I'm sure the car was a little heavy on its axles!