We always used to keep you updated with our top sellers... and you seem to have missed that!
So here is a quick run down:
Top Sellers for 2012 are as follows:-
1. Peter Smith,
2. Mike Jackson
3. Alexander Millar
Congratulations to Peter Smith for being the top artist for 2012, a place he has held almost every year in our five year history! It's also nice to see Mike Jackson there too, our longest serving independent artist! No pressure Mike but can you do it again this year?
I know there are followers of the blog who would like to know who is the overall top seller in the gallery since we opened our door in December 2007, so here is that all important information:-
1. Peter Smith
2. Paul Horton
3. Bob Dylan
4. Alexander Millar
Well done Peter on maintaining the overall top seller spot... we look forward to seeing your new releases next month! We have a feeling Paul will be a strong contender again too so lets wait and see what he tempts us with for 2013!
Saturday, January 5, 2013
Friday, January 4, 2013
Happy New Year!
Let me start the first blog of 2013 by wishing you all a Happy New Year and sending a big THANK YOU for your continued support. 2012 was a year of discovery for the Acorn, looking at what we do and how we do it and what you like and whether we tick your boxes... thankyou for your votes of confidence :)
Last year we introduced even more independant artists including Sarah Louise Ewing, Louise Rawlings and Kerry Darlington. We held the UK's first ever one man exhibition by Andrei Protsouk who is widely regarded as a genius in the making!
We also showcased work by Louise Rawlings who works with household emulsion! Her beautiful pieces are perfect for kitchens and landings and all rooms Farrow and Ball!
Another of our new names is artist Sarah Louise Ewing whose jewel colours and gold leaf artistry has caught many an eye! Each new colour has found new appeal and you seem to like buying them in pairs!
Kerry Darlington joined us here at The Acorn in August and her stunning original work has found new homes all across England! Kerry has just launched an amazing series of limited edition prints, of breathtaking quality, all of which have been very well received! 'Ophelia' is our favourite - we have sold three in a month!
One of the highlights of our year was being asked to be the EXCLUSIVE stockist of limited edition prints by the fabulous Toni Hargreaves. Toni is renowned for her cow paintings, usually working on commissions of individual animals. Now, Toni has responded to requests for prints by producing three beautiful pieces available on boxed canvas or on paper.
We are also pleased to be working with the very talented Paul Oz, explosive portrait artist of household celebrities and favourite characters. Pauls work spans many subjects but closely follows the world of sport and especially Formula 1. His amazing work hangs on many famous walls and his recent portrait of Bradley Wiggins was also bought by the man himself!
Diane and I are currently planning the year ahead and hope to build on 2012 and bring you even more of what you love :) If there is anything you would love to see here at The Acorn then comment below or email us... We'd love to hear from you :)
Friday, December 7, 2012
Northern Soul and Southern Generosity...
It's always good to hear about the restoration of historic buildings but York’s De Grey Rooms sounds like the perfect venue for an upcoming Northern Soul all day event which aims not only to bring this amazing building back to life, but which also aims to raise a substantial amount for local charity, York House Ventures.
The charity is based in Heslington and does valuable work helping people with acquired brain injury, often from accidents or strokes and helping them in their everyday lives.
The building itself has now been restored to its former glory; a lavish Victorian ballroom dating back to the 1830s with a magnificent wall to wall, sprung wooden dance floor. This will be a coming together of an incredible line-up of Northern Soul DJ's from all over the UK all of whom will be playing original vinyl and representing legendary Northern Soul Venues!
Upon hearing
of this retro musical extravaganza and their fundraising expectations we instantly thought of artist
Mike Jackson who loves to paint mods on their scooters and spoke to him about the possibility of him donating something from
this collection to help raise funds for the charity.
Without
hesitation Mike said yes and he has painted an original watercolour aptly titled
‘There Was A Time’, to be donated to the auction to be held at the Northern
Soul event on New Year's Day. Mike says that he hopes the auction goes well and
that the event is a roaring success.
Mike Jackson
is no newcomer to charitable donations having also donated work earlier in the
year to raise funds for the RNLI when Diane did her Humber
Bridge abseil.
Mike is always the first to jump in with an offer to help for anything charitable. He is a star!
The opportunity for fans of sixties and seventies soul music to dust off their polished leather-soled shoes and dance from 2pm until midnight is proving popular!
If your New Years wish is to dance the night away then tickets are just £11 each and are available via PayPal CLICK HERE OR Contact Jason Chinnian on 07884 367177
Thursday, November 29, 2012
A Genius in the Making...
The
indifferent iron skies of Donetsk, Ukraine
are more likely to produce championship
boxers than fine artists, but Andrei
Protsouk can take something from the
reference.
Knockout
“They both require intense dedication and great strength. In boxing, a knockout can be a thing of beauty, and so is the feeling of having made a great painting,” Andrei says.
Walking and Talking
With his wife and son, he moved to the United States in 1994 where he was able to meld the discipline and training of the great Russian academies with the wild freedom of expression infusing American culture. Andrei found America strange, but welcoming. A question often asked of Russian émigré artists is how their work was changed by moving to their adopted country.
“It was like surfing....like riding the waves of the post-glasnost era. I wasn't expecting such a warm welcome!" says Andrei.
Don't miss out on the chance to see this incredible work!
Monday, October 29, 2012
Skyfall needs no windfall...
One of the most iconic movie legends of all time has to be James Bond. The James Bond legacy has been going for decades and is still just as strong today. Generations of people have enjoyed the movies both as children and as adults.
Here at The Acorn Gallery we are delighted to bring you a very special James Bond Collectable item which we feel you will agree will be treasured for years to come!
This superb limited edition print is by the very talented Nicholas Smith and shows the Aston Martin DB5 which was once voted the 'most treasured object' from the Bond series.
Included in this fantastic offer is a 1:36 scale replica of the official Skyfall movie car produced by world famous model makers, CORGI.
This piece is ideally timed as the Bond legacy commemorates its golden anniversary and to add even more oomph to this unique combination the number plate on the car will be personalised for you free of charge if you order before 15 November!
You can choose up to 3 letters and 2 numbers to personalise this amazing car with the plate of your choice. If you can't make up your mind then why not use the original Bond plate BMT 216A.
This fantastic piece is collectable in its own right and will make a fantastic addition to any study or stairway and is available for the fantastic price of just £195.
Order yours today and it will be with you in plenty of time for Christmas - the perfect gift for any enthusiast!
Here at The Acorn Gallery we are delighted to bring you a very special James Bond Collectable item which we feel you will agree will be treasured for years to come!
This superb limited edition print is by the very talented Nicholas Smith and shows the Aston Martin DB5 which was once voted the 'most treasured object' from the Bond series.
Included in this fantastic offer is a 1:36 scale replica of the official Skyfall movie car produced by world famous model makers, CORGI.
This piece is ideally timed as the Bond legacy commemorates its golden anniversary and to add even more oomph to this unique combination the number plate on the car will be personalised for you free of charge if you order before 15 November!
You can choose up to 3 letters and 2 numbers to personalise this amazing car with the plate of your choice. If you can't make up your mind then why not use the original Bond plate BMT 216A.
This fantastic piece is collectable in its own right and will make a fantastic addition to any study or stairway and is available for the fantastic price of just £195.
Order yours today and it will be with you in plenty of time for Christmas - the perfect gift for any enthusiast!
Ring us today on 01759 307652
Friday, October 19, 2012
An Art Explosion!
Last night we hot-footed it over to Manchester at the personal invitation of explosive portrait artist Paul Oz.
Paul was holding his latest exhibition at Generation Gallery and as we are hoping to have some of Paul's work here at The Acorn he issued an invitation to join him!
When you see his work up close you realise why he styles himself as 'explosive'.
The Paul Oz style involves massive quantities of paint on impressive sized canvases applied in such a carefully thought out slapdash manner that upon close inspection you would wonder how anything could take shape... however when you take a step back the colours and the shapes meld together to reveal some of the strongest portrait work you will ever see!
Paul specialises in celebrity, people whose characters have become an iconic part of our world, interwoven with our memories. People of sport, of music and of television. People who, without trying, have become a part of our lives.
Of the 18 canvases that were displayed last night there were characters as wide-ranging as Ed Sheeran, Spock and Captain Kirk, Luke Skywalker, Lewis Hamilton, the legendary Muhammad Ali and long-time childrens favourite Miss Chatterbox!
As a massive Formula 1 fan, Paul finds that these personalities feature regularly and indeed one piece which caused alot of attention last night featured Nigel Mansell and Ayrton Senna capturing the moment when Mansell picked up Senna at the side of the track and carried him on the wings of his car back to the pit at the end of the race. An iconic moment which many fans will remember...
Whenever possible Paul likes to gain the approval of the celebrities he paints and will usually make a point of contacting them for signature or other endorsement. The painting of celebrity chef Jamie Oliver was autographed with 'Big Love' and Paul explained that he had recently donated a painting to one of Jamie's favourite charities.
We would like to thank Paul Oz and the staff of the Generation Gallery for their warm welcome and thank you for hosting such an entertaining evening!
We are very excited and look forward to seeing some Paul Oz work here at the Acorn Gallery soon!
Paul was holding his latest exhibition at Generation Gallery and as we are hoping to have some of Paul's work here at The Acorn he issued an invitation to join him!
When you see his work up close you realise why he styles himself as 'explosive'.
'Mr Bean'
Paul specialises in celebrity, people whose characters have become an iconic part of our world, interwoven with our memories. People of sport, of music and of television. People who, without trying, have become a part of our lives.
Of the 18 canvases that were displayed last night there were characters as wide-ranging as Ed Sheeran, Spock and Captain Kirk, Luke Skywalker, Lewis Hamilton, the legendary Muhammad Ali and long-time childrens favourite Miss Chatterbox!
'Spock'
As a massive Formula 1 fan, Paul finds that these personalities feature regularly and indeed one piece which caused alot of attention last night featured Nigel Mansell and Ayrton Senna capturing the moment when Mansell picked up Senna at the side of the track and carried him on the wings of his car back to the pit at the end of the race. An iconic moment which many fans will remember...
'Senna and Mansell'
We would like to thank Paul Oz and the staff of the Generation Gallery for their warm welcome and thank you for hosting such an entertaining evening!
'Lewis Hamilton'
Wednesday, October 10, 2012
Farrow and Ball in the Frame...
We've all heard of Farrow and Ball... the company whose subtle colours adorn walls and doors all over the land in shades of Elephants Breath (229) and Breakfast Room Green (81).
Well now you can adorn your walls in beautiful original paintings to match - literally!
Artist Louise Rawlings uses Farrow and Ball's beautiful range of colours to create her own unique style of paintings. She says that their mini-matchpots of household emulsion are exactly what dreams are made of and they fit her ideas perfectly!
Louise creates intimately detailed gardens and beautiful snowy villages using some of the most delicate colours known to woman (well, lets face it, it's usually us who choose the colour schemes, isn't it ladies?)
Aberdovey (Original)
Well now you can adorn your walls in beautiful original paintings to match - literally!
Winter in the Village (Original)
Treat yourself to a Farrow and Ball Original...
Vintage Caravan (Original)
Thursday, September 13, 2012
Compact and Bijou...
Today heralds the arrival of the first new pieces from the brand new Autumn Collection!
One of my favourite's is 'Al Fresco Living'. This is one of the latest pieces in a series of smaller sized (and therefore more affordable!) works from Paul Kenton. Usually Pauls work is done on a large scale and carries quite a presence on impressive box canvases. Lately the smaller pieces have given collectors the option to add other pieces into a room where one large statement piece already takes main stage!
The new images come either as a compact box canvas or alternatively on paper, framed in black and they work really well!
Having Pauls work available at a more affordable level is also great for giving new collectors a fantastic starting point! There is nothing more frustrating than discussing his work with someone who loves the work but just hasn't got the room for a large canvas! It's brilliant to be able to show these smaller pieces and satisfy their need for something now!
Thanks Paul! This is exactly what your collectors have been looking for!
One of my favourite's is 'Al Fresco Living'. This is one of the latest pieces in a series of smaller sized (and therefore more affordable!) works from Paul Kenton. Usually Pauls work is done on a large scale and carries quite a presence on impressive box canvases. Lately the smaller pieces have given collectors the option to add other pieces into a room where one large statement piece already takes main stage!
'Al Fresco Living'
'The Big Smoke'
Having Pauls work available at a more affordable level is also great for giving new collectors a fantastic starting point! There is nothing more frustrating than discussing his work with someone who loves the work but just hasn't got the room for a large canvas! It's brilliant to be able to show these smaller pieces and satisfy their need for something now!
Thanks Paul! This is exactly what your collectors have been looking for!
Wednesday, August 29, 2012
UK360 Team - Home at last...
Just a quick update - the UK360 team arrived home safely in the Wirral after a long and arduous ride back up from Cornwall. The weather was horrendous and they had time and fatigue against them!
I think it's safe to say they are a very special group of people!
We are still waiting to hear the total raised but in the meantime please buy a wristband for just £2 from their website. Click HERE.
I think it's safe to say they are a very special group of people!
We are still waiting to hear the total raised but in the meantime please buy a wristband for just £2 from their website. Click HERE.
Thankyou :)
Tuesday, August 28, 2012
UK360 Ride for Heroes...
Sunday 26th August 2012 - We would usually take the motorbike up the coast on a grand run out but today was different. Today we had decided to join a group of riders who are currently in the middle of an amazing charity motorbike ride to raise funds and awareness for Armed Forces Charities.
The group left the Wirral on Thursday 23rd August and gave themselves just SIX DAYS to ride around the whole of the UK! They headed north up the west coast of Scotland and over the top calling at John O'Groats for the the all important photo-call! From there they came down the east coast facing some of the most horrendous rain and wind that they ever could have thought up! Their support car was always on hand for emergancies and the Kawasaki Team at Kirkcaldy came in pretty useful too!
On the day we joined them they started from Catterick Barracks where they had spent the night on the floor of the gym on nothing more than roll mats! (Good job they are a hardy bunch!). The weather was much improved and they met us at Beverley right on time at 9.15am.
After introductions and a brew and a suitable amount of leg stretching we were off! Riding out of Morrisons Car Park in a long convoy - 40 motorcyclists in total with flags flying and Union Jack helmet covers - it was a sight to see and a fantastic thing to be a part of!
There were sports bikes and cruisers, Harley's and tourers and even a Harley Trike! What an amazing collection of people all with one thing in mind - to support these guys on their fantastic challenge!
The sun shone down and the white clouds kept us company as we headed toward the Humber Bridge and the south bank...
The ride was steady and we were all in good spirits, the guys had said that this was the best send off yet - they were thrilled that so many of us had turned out to ride with them!
As we rode through the countryside riders peeled off and went their own way but whether they had joined in for an hour or a day everyone was honked and hooted in farewell!
After 3 hours in the saddle with only a brief coffee stop we arrived at Tesco's in Kings Lynn. Lunch was calling us but the guys needed to rest before they could think of anything else! All of a sudden the tarmac became a place to rest a weary head and the handlebars of the trike were a place to put your feet up! After such a draining few days these guys knew they had to take every chance they could to get a power nap!
We were turning round now and heading for home but these inspiring characters were going onwards to cover the whole of the south east ending up at Sandhurst for a photo shoot! What a long day this was going to be! The following day they were heading down to Truro and finally from Lands End (it's gotta be done!) back to the Wirral on Tuesday! What a ride!!
You can support these guys and their chosen causes 'help for Heroes' and the 'Royal British Legion' by buying a £2 wristband from their website www.uk360r4h.co.uk or make a donation if you choose.
The red is for the blood spilled, the white for the bandages and the blue for friendly forces...
An amazing feat for them and a great day out for us!
No losers! Just motorcycle cameraderie and pride for our Armed Forces...
The group left the Wirral on Thursday 23rd August and gave themselves just SIX DAYS to ride around the whole of the UK! They headed north up the west coast of Scotland and over the top calling at John O'Groats for the the all important photo-call! From there they came down the east coast facing some of the most horrendous rain and wind that they ever could have thought up! Their support car was always on hand for emergancies and the Kawasaki Team at Kirkcaldy came in pretty useful too!
On the day we joined them they started from Catterick Barracks where they had spent the night on the floor of the gym on nothing more than roll mats! (Good job they are a hardy bunch!). The weather was much improved and they met us at Beverley right on time at 9.15am.
After introductions and a brew and a suitable amount of leg stretching we were off! Riding out of Morrisons Car Park in a long convoy - 40 motorcyclists in total with flags flying and Union Jack helmet covers - it was a sight to see and a fantastic thing to be a part of!
There were sports bikes and cruisers, Harley's and tourers and even a Harley Trike! What an amazing collection of people all with one thing in mind - to support these guys on their fantastic challenge!
The sun shone down and the white clouds kept us company as we headed toward the Humber Bridge and the south bank...
The ride was steady and we were all in good spirits, the guys had said that this was the best send off yet - they were thrilled that so many of us had turned out to ride with them!
As we rode through the countryside riders peeled off and went their own way but whether they had joined in for an hour or a day everyone was honked and hooted in farewell!
After 3 hours in the saddle with only a brief coffee stop we arrived at Tesco's in Kings Lynn. Lunch was calling us but the guys needed to rest before they could think of anything else! All of a sudden the tarmac became a place to rest a weary head and the handlebars of the trike were a place to put your feet up! After such a draining few days these guys knew they had to take every chance they could to get a power nap!
You can support these guys and their chosen causes 'help for Heroes' and the 'Royal British Legion' by buying a £2 wristband from their website www.uk360r4h.co.uk or make a donation if you choose.
An amazing feat for them and a great day out for us!
No losers! Just motorcycle cameraderie and pride for our Armed Forces...
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