Click on the word Summer to see a special 'Summer' edition of the Fine Art Collector magazine!
There are some fabulous releases from all of your favourites including Peter Smith, Alexander Millar, Paul Kenton, Caroline Shotton and Sarah Graham...
Sarah Graham gives us a taste of make-believe in 'We're Off To See The Wizard'...
Take a look at the images behind the titles and then come back and tell us what you think... Tell me you're not enchanted by Peter Smiths 'Thumpers in Jumpers' or totally won over by 'Still Naughty'
Let yourself peer down the streets of Paris in Paul Kentons 'Vue Parisienne' or picture yourself watching the world go by in 'Cafe Du Coin' or at 'Le Metro'...
Caroline Shotton adds a floral high note with 'Daisy', 'Buttercup', 'Poppy' and 'Forget-Me-Not'...
Now if that isn't a taste of Summer then I don't know what is... Take a peek now... and remember... it's never too early to reserve your copy... some of these are going to fly!!!
Wednesday, May 25, 2011
Tuesday, May 3, 2011
Apologies!!
Well, apologies are in order, I have been lacking in my duties to keep you fantastic collectors, fans and customers updated with the stats of our top sellers.
I hadn't realised that I had been so lazy and therefore if when you next visit us and you have the urge to chastise me then please do!!!!
Our top sellers for January are as follows:-
1. Paul Horton
2. Peter Smith
3. Paul Kenton and Sarah Graham
In January we sold a fantastic original piece by Paul Kenton - it was simply stunning and attracted alot of attention - especially as we kept it on the wall here for a few weeks until the customer was ready for it! We could have sold it four times over :-)
Anyway, back to business: Our top sellers for February are as follows:-
1. Peter Smith
2. David Bez
2. Joanne Panayi
Our top sellers for March are as follows:-
1. Peter Smith
2. Keith Proctor
3. Alexander Millar
In March we sold 5 amazing original pieces by Peter Smith, John Wilson, Mike Jackson, Nick MacKay and Bob Barker!!
Our top sellers for April are as follows:-
1. Alexander Millar
2. Peter Smith
3. Mark Edwards
In April we sold 2 stunning originals by Peter Smith and also a superb piece by Mark Edwards! Peter Smith is really on a roll - I wonder if it has anything to do with The Bimps? !
It is always good to see who is hot but it is good to see an independant artist in the top three along with a sculpturist too!
So, what's hot at the moment you may ask... Alexander Millars Working Man Collection - that's what! The two top sellers are 'Big River' and 'Evening Song' which are almost entirely sold out across the country! The demand for these two pieces is unprecedented and speculation about the secondary market is already spreading!
Watch this space!
So, what's hot at the moment you may ask... Alexander Millars Working Man Collection - that's what! The two top sellers are 'Big River' and 'Evening Song' which are almost entirely sold out across the country! The demand for these two pieces is unprecedented and speculation about the secondary market is already spreading!
Watch this space!
Tuesday, April 26, 2011
Alexander Millars 'Working Man' Exhibition - A Virtual Tour
Alexander Millars fabulous 'Working Man' Exhibition hasn't finished yet but if you want a bit of a peek then click the words 'Virtual Tour' in the title above... :)
Of course it isn't a patch on seeing them for real but Alex gives a great insight into the ideas and feelings behind the collection...
Of course it isn't a patch on seeing them for real but Alex gives a great insight into the ideas and feelings behind the collection...
Thursday, March 10, 2011
Alexander Millar - NEW Exhibition Website!
Alexander Millar has now launched his BRAND NEW WEBSITE in connection with the forthcoming Working Man Exhibition!
Lots of news and a competition too!
Check out this link: http://www.working-man.co.uk/
Lots of news and a competition too!
Check out this link: http://www.working-man.co.uk/
Tuesday, March 8, 2011
Alexander Millar - The Working Man Exhibition
Alexander Millar has long been recognised for his 'Gadgies and Gals', the characters who, with their flat caps and big boots, head scarves and housecoats, have brought smiles to the faces of many...
Now Alexander Millar is to gain even more exposure as his acclaimed 'Working Man Exhibition' is due to open at the Hancock Museum (Great North Museum) in Newcastle-upon-Tyne and will run from 26th March 2011 - 8th May 2011.
This show is the latest in a line up of successful collections in Alexander Millars 10 year history as a professional artist! His work goes from strength to strength and his original paintings can be found in private collections around the world...
A collection of six prints and one sculpture has been launched to accompany the exhibition and the 'Working Man' Collection is available from The Acorn Gallery right now!
Two superb canvas prints have already arrived and you can view 'Evening Song' and 'Big River' in the gallery today!
Come and see them now...
Also available for a limited time: The opportunity to purchase a superb original oil - small enough to fit anywhere but large enough in presence to grace any collection!
Now Alexander Millar is to gain even more exposure as his acclaimed 'Working Man Exhibition' is due to open at the Hancock Museum (Great North Museum) in Newcastle-upon-Tyne and will run from 26th March 2011 - 8th May 2011.
Evening Song by Alexander Millar £495
A collection of six prints and one sculpture has been launched to accompany the exhibition and the 'Working Man' Collection is available from The Acorn Gallery right now!
Two superb canvas prints have already arrived and you can view 'Evening Song' and 'Big River' in the gallery today!
Come and see them now...
Also available for a limited time: The opportunity to purchase a superb original oil - small enough to fit anywhere but large enough in presence to grace any collection!
Contemplation Original Oil by Alexander Millar
Ring the gallery for details 01759 307652
Monday, February 21, 2011
Hamish Blakely - Muse
Hamish Blakely is an artist whose paintings have steadily grown in popularity and stature and now he is to show an exhibition of over 30 original paintings at Harrods in London later this month!
This stunning collection entitled 'Muse' shows his extraordinary talents at their best and several paintings have already been sold in advance of the exhibition opening on 24th February!
To celebrate this outstanding collection Washington Green have produced six superb giclee prints in an extremely limited edition of just 25. Each of these breathtaking pieces has been chosen for its appeal and stunning depiction of the elegance of the human form... Professionally presented in a stunning gold swept frame, each of these gorgeous pieces will stop you in your tracks!
The Acorn Gallery is proud to be able to offer you these six images - and with only 25 sets available, worldwide, this is indeed an accolade!
If you are interested in receiving more details about this very special collection then call us now on 01759 307652 or alternatively pop into the gallery where we can show you the images available. Images will not yet be released online...
To read more about the 'Muse' Exhibition please click on the link below:
http://www.harrods.com/GlobalPages/EventArticle.aspx?Id=37b807e3-e563-4be8-ac41-6599584ecf78
Tuesday, February 8, 2011
NEW from Peter Smith...
Wow! What a weekend!
John and I have been to the ICC, Birmingham for the Washington Green Spring Fair - a chance for us to see the BRAND NEW images from all of their top artists!
None of the images have been released to the galleries yet for on-line viewing but Peter Smith has just updated his blog and included his fabulous five NEW images which we were priviledged to see this weekend.
Follow this link to read his blog and see the images:
http://petersmithartist.blogspot.com/2011/02/strangeland.html?spref=fb
Pre-ordering is recommended as this release is very strong - ring us for details on 01759 307652
John and I have been to the ICC, Birmingham for the Washington Green Spring Fair - a chance for us to see the BRAND NEW images from all of their top artists!
None of the images have been released to the galleries yet for on-line viewing but Peter Smith has just updated his blog and included his fabulous five NEW images which we were priviledged to see this weekend.
Follow this link to read his blog and see the images:
http://petersmithartist.blogspot.com/2011/02/strangeland.html?spref=fb
Pre-ordering is recommended as this release is very strong - ring us for details on 01759 307652
Saturday, February 5, 2011
What a Night... Fantastic Food and Moodful Music...
We usually try to talk about art on the blog but we've had a fabulous night out tonight and just had to share it with you!
First of all we went to Judsons Bar just a few doors away from The Acorn Gallery, meeting friends for a meal before attending a gig at The Arts Centre. Judsons Bar is located in the building formerly known as The Square but this new business is a world away from the old one! The newly converted building is spacious and airy with large sofas and a stylish contemporary setting. It is uncluttered and very relaxing!
The menu is simple but promises well put-together meals and we were not disappointed! I ordered the braised beef with mushrooms, shallots and horseradish mash and with a red wine sauce... It was the best plate of food I have had in a long time! The beef was beautifully cooked and so tender that it just fell apart... the rest of the plate was full of flavour
and the delicious sauce complemented it all!
John had the slow cooked shoulder of pork with black pudding and was very impressed - he swears it was the tastiest black pudding he has ever had... and he is somewhat of an expert! Our friends were equally impressed with their choices!!
Puddings - what can I say? OMG! Amazing! The chocolate fondant with caramalized oranges and ice cream was simply fabulous, however John states very strongly that the sticky toffee pudding covered in toffee sauce and vanilla ice cream is to die for!! (I think we will always differ on this point!)
At £97.50 for 2 rounds of drinks, 4 main courses and 4 deserts with coffees, it is a little pricey but we all agreed it was worth every penny! The quality of the food was outstanding and the surroundings and the attentive staff made for an overall first class service. We recommend everyone to try out Judson's!!
From Judsons we went to The Arts Centre where we had tickets to see a young singer/songwriter called Sean Taylor. With reviews such as '''absolutely superb guitarist ... reminiscent of John Martyn' ' by BOB HARRIS Radio 2 and "Sean Taylor is the finest acoustic blues talent to appear in the UK for many a year...The eleven tracks on Calcutta Grove are a beautiful body of work … catch him before he goes stella" by LOVE MUSIC HATE RACISM we were intrigued to see this guy in action...
This nimble fingered guitar playing singer was totally awesome, with his unique voice keeping our attention throughout... he introduced each song with a few words about where and when he wrote it and proceeded to knock our socks off with his incredible ability on the guitar which often seemed like an extension of himself...
With his guitar and harmonica and singing many of his own words, it is no wonder that Sean Taylor has been compared with Bob Dylan... watch this guy - you will hear his name again!
So, Pocklington you did it again, great food and great entertainment! What a superb evening!!
First of all we went to Judsons Bar just a few doors away from The Acorn Gallery, meeting friends for a meal before attending a gig at The Arts Centre. Judsons Bar is located in the building formerly known as The Square but this new business is a world away from the old one! The newly converted building is spacious and airy with large sofas and a stylish contemporary setting. It is uncluttered and very relaxing!
The menu is simple but promises well put-together meals and we were not disappointed! I ordered the braised beef with mushrooms, shallots and horseradish mash and with a red wine sauce... It was the best plate of food I have had in a long time! The beef was beautifully cooked and so tender that it just fell apart... the rest of the plate was full of flavour
and the delicious sauce complemented it all!
John had the slow cooked shoulder of pork with black pudding and was very impressed - he swears it was the tastiest black pudding he has ever had... and he is somewhat of an expert! Our friends were equally impressed with their choices!!
Puddings - what can I say? OMG! Amazing! The chocolate fondant with caramalized oranges and ice cream was simply fabulous, however John states very strongly that the sticky toffee pudding covered in toffee sauce and vanilla ice cream is to die for!! (I think we will always differ on this point!)
At £97.50 for 2 rounds of drinks, 4 main courses and 4 deserts with coffees, it is a little pricey but we all agreed it was worth every penny! The quality of the food was outstanding and the surroundings and the attentive staff made for an overall first class service. We recommend everyone to try out Judson's!!
From Judsons we went to The Arts Centre where we had tickets to see a young singer/songwriter called Sean Taylor. With reviews such as '''absolutely superb guitarist ... reminiscent of John Martyn' ' by BOB HARRIS Radio 2 and "Sean Taylor is the finest acoustic blues talent to appear in the UK for many a year...The eleven tracks on Calcutta Grove are a beautiful body of work … catch him before he goes stella" by LOVE MUSIC HATE RACISM we were intrigued to see this guy in action...
This nimble fingered guitar playing singer was totally awesome, with his unique voice keeping our attention throughout... he introduced each song with a few words about where and when he wrote it and proceeded to knock our socks off with his incredible ability on the guitar which often seemed like an extension of himself...
With his guitar and harmonica and singing many of his own words, it is no wonder that Sean Taylor has been compared with Bob Dylan... watch this guy - you will hear his name again!
So, Pocklington you did it again, great food and great entertainment! What a superb evening!!
Friday, February 4, 2011
Immortalised In Oils!!
'I Never Touched Him' by Peter Smith
Once upon a time there was a huge fan of Peter Smith... his name was John Wass. He loved to buy the prints and soon had quite a collection... Whenever Peter was due to do an appearance John and his wife Diane (also a huge fan) would attend to say 'hi' and have a chat about the latest releases!
One year Peter brought out a series of prints under the banner of 'Smithy's World Cup' and one of the prints was called 'I Never Touched Him'... The image was taken from a famous incident between David Beckham and the referee in an England vs. Argentina World Cup match .
John learned that he was the person being thought of for inspiration when Peter was painting the referee... with that larger than life character towering above the footballer...
Armed with that information John set about tracing the original to the print and finally managed to aquire it for his own collection!
This is the dedication on the reverse of Johns copy of the 'I Never Touched Him' print - showing the naming of the characters!
John is immensely proud of these two pieces and we both continue to be big fans of the work of Peter Smith!
With all the excitement surrounding 'The Bimps' Peter Smith is going to be a bigger name then ever so watch this space for news...
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