Introducing...Keith Maiden

Meet exciting new artist Keith Maiden.

Keith has spent two years developing a self taught unique style and technique through close observation of the human form and face. Keith's reputation is starting to grow with interest from galleries and collectors. His powerful portraits and depictions of the female form in clean and assured lines of acrylic, ink and graphite and the rawness of the finished work is part of the appeal.

My art is very raw, rugged and honest. 
Keith Maiden

Keith's technical ability and a natural sensitivity shows in all of his work, effortlessly creating depth, feeling and emotion above and beyond the surface. 

Beth

Boxed Canvas

Image Size: 24" x 17"

Signed Limited Edition of 95

£395

Grace

Boxed Canvas

Image Size: 24" x 17"

Signed Limited Edition of 95

£395

Lily

Boxed Canvas

Image Size: 24" x 17"

Signed Limited Edition of 95

£395

If you would like any further information on this artist and the artwork available to purchase please get in touch with us at the gallery on  0191 233 2200 or email newcastle@castlefineart.com

Best Wishes, 

The Newcastle Team.

Sarah, Mandy, Steph and Holly

Thank You!

We wanted to say a big THANK YOU to everyone who attended our Meet The Artist event with Bob Barker on Saturday. 

It was a fantastic turn out and a resounding success! We received great feedback and everyone thoroughly enjoyed meeting Bob.

We were able to gain a valuable insight into Bob Barker's themes, inspirations and painting techniques.

A special thanks of course to Bob! 

It was great to have so many of you with us and we hope you will join us again for our next event (details to follow).

Meet The Artist - Bob Barker

We are excited to announce that Bob Barker will be making an appearance in the gallery on Saturday 26th October between 1-4pm. 

Bob will be making himself available to chat and personally dedicate his brand new collection of limited edition and original artwork entitled Jumpers For Goalposts. We are hoping that Bob will also be doing a live painting whilst in the gallery which would be a fantastic opportunity to see him in action! 



Bob's art resonates with a great many of us, as he adeptly manages to convey the innocence of childhood through to the joie de vivre of adulthood. This collection is no exception; themed around Britain’s most popular sport, Barker takes us on a nostalgic journey beginning in the cobbled streets where children stage their very own Cup Finals each night after school.

For more information about this collection, to reserve a piece before the event or ask any questions please get in touch with us on 0191 233 2200 or email newcastle@castlegalleries.com.

You can also find out more here. 

We look forward to seeing you and Bob soon!

Best Wishes, 

The Newcastle Team.

Sarah, Mandy, Steph, Holly

ALEXANDER MILLAR

THE ANGEL

GRAND UNVEILING - MONDAY 13TH JUNE

The date has finally arrived for Alexander Millar’s fantastic ‘Angel’ sculpture to be unveiled at the Metro Centre, Gateshead. This is the first ever public sculpture created of Alex’s work so if you didn’t get to ‘The Working Man Exhibition’ at The Great North Museum: Hancock, you now have the chance to see this fantastic piece of art work again in the flesh!

Coinciding with the public release of 'The Angel', here at Newcastle we are pleased to announce we have two brand new 'The Angel' limited edition piece's, by Alexander Millar.

Produced in both a limited edition print and miniature replica sculpture, these two piece are sure to be snapped up quickly, so why not contact us here at the gallery, for your very own slice of what is fast becoming an art phenominon.

‘The Angel’
Signed Limited Edition Print

Edition of 195
Image Size 18” by 14”
£399 framed

‘The Angel’

Signed Limited Edition sculpture

Edition of 150
Height: 18” Width: 25”

£495

  

For further details please contact us here at the gallery. You can call us on 0191 2332200 or email us at newcastle@castlegalleries.com for further details.

We hope to see you in the gallery soon!

 

From the team at Newcastle

Sarah, Chris, Mandy and Lindsay

Spring into Summer

Washington Green and Castle Galleries are delighted to present to you our ‘Spring into Summer’ range which features eight brand new pieces from four of our most well know artists.

Nick Potter presents us with two exhilarating boxed canvasses this season, taking his inspiration from the sea and his love of lighthouses; whilst Paul Corfield takes us into his wonderful imaginary world away from the stresses of everyday life. John Wilson, on the other hand, amuses us with his whimsical images, leading the viewer to create their own narrative behind his pieces.

In complete contrast, Hamish Blakely has painted two stunning figurative pieces. The mood and tone of these pieces have been perfectly complimented by the use of a darker presentation, adding an air of mystery and intrigue to the picture.

These pieces will brighten up your walls this spring.

To order these pieces or for further information please contact us in the first instance on 0191 2332200.

Alexander Millar Painting Live

When Alexander Millar offered to paint in the gallery window we jumped at the chance to show off our very own North East based artist's talents. With only a few days notice we managed to bring together an impressive collection of original and limited edition work from across Alex's portfolio of styles.

Alex's model Peter 'The Gadgie' agreed to make an appearance in full flat cap and big booted apparel and together they charmed the crowd of collectors that had turned up to experience the artist's creative process.

We had a very enjoyable day chatting with many a collector, sharing their memories and stories of their own 'gadgies' be it fathers, grandfathers, brothers, uncles or neighbours, everyone has one.

Alex's work inspires nostalgia and humour, to view his full collection go to http://www.castlegalleries.com/ or pop into the gallery to see his 'gadgies' first hand.

Peter Smith Artist Appearance 14th March

Castle Galleries, Newcastle were delighted to host an exhibition of work by Peter Smith.

We welcomed Peter and his wife Jayne on the day with a beautiful collection of limited edition and original work. Peter brought with him a sneak preview of his new sculpture 'My First Love' which is available now to pre-order from the gallery.

The day was success with many new collectors turning out to meet Peter and hear about the inspiration for his impossimals.

We would like to thank Peter & Jayne for staying with us longer than expected on the day and we know that all of our collectors enjoyed the opportunity to meet this intreguing artist and were over the moon to leave with their chosen pieces so beautifully personally dedicated.

New Castle Galleries, July 08.

New Castle Galleries for Newcastle showcases region’s finest contemporary artists
THE UK’s most successful group of retail art galleries, Castle Galleries, has chosen Newcastle to open its flagship gallery, which will showcase the finest UK contemporary artists including the most outstanding talent in the North East.
Castle Galleries Newcastle (located in the prestigious Blackett Street side of Monument Mall, overlooking Grey’s Monument) will specialise in high quality, limited edition art and originals and will open in the heart of a city that has witnessed an arts and cultural renaissance, on Thursday 31st July.
The flagship gallery, which is the 27th in the dynamic group of Castle Galleries, will build its success on exhibiting high quality, cutting edge and regional talent, but in a trendy, accessible environment that will make art appealing to a whole new generation of the general public.
Some of the biggest regional names to provide an approachable bridge into the gallery will include celebrity artist Alexander Millar, Mark Grieves and Jeff Rowland. Alexander Millar’s famous Newcastle ‘Gadgies’ have established his reputation on the international stage and his rise from window cleaner to top artist saw him head up an ‘Apprentice-style’ search for an up-and-coming painter on BBC Look North last Autumn. Mark Grieves has created a big sensation with his highly original and brilliantly constructed, detailed studies of the piano keyboard, which dance to life with reflective light and his trademark ebony and ivory characters. Jeff Rowland, meanwhile, is the king of romance in the rain, with the meeting of a lone couple in a deserted street creating a cinematic drama to his popular work. Commenting on the opening of Castle Galleries Newcastle, gallery manager Anthony Dorman said: “With Newcastle already housing priceless art in our city centre art galleries and mass produced art and pop art in the multiple stores, Castle Galleries is filling an exciting gap in the art scene in Newcastle. A piece of research into the general public’s attitudes towards contemporary art last year, showed that over 30 per cent of people wouldn’t know where to start looking for art, with 13 per cent claiming to be ‘intimidated’ when it comes to buying art. Castle Galleries Newcastle has created a fun vibe that breaks down the traditional barriers and stigma associated with some high end galleries, whilst providing customers with a really high quality choice of contemporary, limited edition art from some of our greatest living artists.”
The owners of the successful Castle Galleries concept, Washington Green Fine Art Publishing, have chosen Newcastle to roll out its new cutting edge contemporary interior for the gallery, with stunning black and white schemes off-set by slate and oak floors.
Castle Galleries Newcastle will provide a warm welcome to its customers, with a free prize draw to win a stunning signed limited edition Alexander Millar print. All visitors have to do is pop into the gallery, fill in their contact details and post their entry into the free prize draw. The winner will be personally presented with their signed piece of art in the gallery by Alexander Millar this Autumn.

Cited from 'Whats OnNE' July 08th, 2008.