Introducing Louise Dear

Louise Dear

Here at Castle Galleries Newcastle we are very excited to introduce to you a fantastic new artist - Louise Dear! Her paintings are very much a celebration of the female form. Her pictures are about women feeling lush and gorgeous and free and she hopes that every woman who views her work can relate to that. Louise initially embarked on a career within the fashion industry having studied fashion design at Medway College of Art & Design which brought her into contact with the burgeoning Young British Artists. It was here that her passion for art came into blossom. At the age of 21 she purchased a 1963 Bedford Ambulance with her partner, painted it honey pink and then set off travelling around the world!

'Yum Yum'
Signed Limited edition by Louise Dear

Throughout her travelling she soaked up inspiration from all corners of the globe travelling around Europe, Spain, Portugal, Italy, France, North Africa and South East Asia. She eventually arrived in Australia, took root and became an exhibition designer. In 1993 she came back to England and gave birth to her daughter - Lama - on whom alot of her creations are based (see the image below)

'Crush II'
Limited Edition of 150

Louise is very passionate about colour which is apparent to anyone viewing her work. She uses it in a very vibrant and intense way and is continually exploring the power it has to invade people's senses and influence their emotions.

Here at Castle Galleries Newcastle we are very excited about these new releases, so much so that we have decided to dedicated our front window to her work. We have had two girls here at the gallery this week, Lauren and Caitlin, and they have been learning the in's and out's of gallery life. They have created between them a fantastic display in our window as shown in the photographs below.

Lauren said this about the window: " I helped to paint the lips and the writing in the window. I feel that the window has worked very well. I really like Louise's work, it is extremely colourful and I think that it can change the atmosphere of a room.

This week has been very eventful and exhausting with an addition of coming home with aching feet. I have mastered the skill of using the tape gun and how to source items to use for the window display.

Caitlin had this to say: " I thoroughly enjoyed painting the lips. First we painted the outline of the lips and then Lauren painted the white detailing. We then both contributed to painting the pink section. The stripes were created in the window by masking off certain sections with tape and then painting in between the gaps.

This week has been exhausting with alot of being on your feet and heavy lifting, but we have learned alot like how to wrap a painting, how to approach a customer and how to send a selling email.

Lauren and Caitlin have been a welcome addition to the gallery and we are very proud of the window display they have created. It has attracted alot of attention and is bringing alot of people into the gallery.

New Sarah Graham Releases (Anth's Thoughts)

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'Pick n' Mix'

Edition of 95

£450

Spring is here (at last). Not only is it brighter outside but it is now a lot more colourful in the gallery as the latest releases by Sarah Graham are now in. I love Sarah's work not only for her use of colour and amazing detail but also because they remind me of things from my childhood. I used to love getting a penny mix up from the much missed Woolies 'Pick n' Mix', planning how many cola bottles, white mice and blackjacks i could get with my pocket money. Choosing your 'Kets' (sweets) as they are known in Newcastle was a complex matter in the same way that picking your marbles from Fenwick toy department was tricky. I liked the glass marbles better than the 'steelies' but i never wanted to use them as they looked too precious. Well thanks to Sarah i am now considering buying 'Found My Marbles' as it is tempting me more and more by the hour.

'Found My Marbles'

Edition of 95

£499

'Lollipop Carousel'

Edition of 95

£599

Why not pop into the gallery now and check out these fantastic images.

For further information please contact the gallery on

tel: 0191 2332200

email: newcastle@castlegalleries.com

An Elephant in the Room????????

Keith Proctor Exhibition and Appearance

Castle Galleries Newcastle hosted the first exhibition and appearance by local artist Keith Proctor on Saturday. We were delighted to tell Keith that all of his original artwork had sold prior to the show and that his debut collection of limited editions is receiving a great response.

The gallery had been inundated before the show with emails, phone calls and visitors all talking about Keith's wonderful paintings of 'Jack', his youngest son, with orders coming in from all over the UK and even as far afield as the US.

It is clear from the early response to Keith's work that big things are going to happen for the artist and his family this year. I would personally like to thank the entire Proctor family for making our exhibition a warm and friendly one. A special thanks to little Jack who proved to be a little star, co-dedicating a few pieces with his dad and bringing a smile to the faces of those present.

Please contact us here at the gallery by phone, email or by popping in to see us with any enquiries about Keith's debut limited edition collection 'Jack the Lad' or to register interest in future available originals.

Kind regards,

Anthony, Rachael, Sarah and Bethan

tel:0191 233 2200

email: newcastle@castlegalleries.com

Keith Proctor Exhibition a Huge Success

The Whole team at Castle Galleries Newcastle would like to thank Keith, Jack and family for making our exhibition on Saturday a huge success. Photographs will be posted later today.

Keith Proctor "Jack the Lad"

When local artist Keith Proctor walked into our gallery last year and impressed us with his paintings and warm and friendly nature we knew there would be big things to follow for Keith. Washington Green Fine Art instantly fell in love with the warm portraits of 'Jack' Keith's Son and offered Keith a publishing contract. We are very happy to announce that we now have the full debut collection by Keith Proctor 'Jack the Lad' in the gallery now.

'Peek-a-Boo'

Limited edition Canvas on Board

Edition 195

Framed £399

'On the Run'

Limited Edition Giclee on Paper

Edition 295

Framed £199

'Jumpin Jack'

Limited Edition Giclee on Paper
Edition 295
Framed £199

'It's a Man Thing'

Limited edition Canvas on Board
Edition 195
Framed £399


'I Have a Dream'

Limited edition Canvas on Board
Edition 195
Framed £475


'Footsteps'

Limited Edition Giclee on Paper

Edition 295

Framed £199


'Bzzz'

Limited Edition Giclee on Paper
Edition 295
Framed £199

Keith will be joining us in the gallery on Saturday 27th of February between 1 and 4PM to talk about his paintings.

There has been a massive demand in original work throughout the country so please contact the gallery to register your interest.

Tel: 0191 2332200

email: newcastle@castlegalleries.com

Alexander Millar and Jeff Rowland Collaboration Limited Edition Print

Last year we were proud to host a joint exhibition and appearance with Alexander Millar and Jeff Rowland two of our favourite and most popular artists. During the event both artists produced a stunning painting featuring one of Alex's Gadgies dancing in a rainy Jeff Rowland backdrop. Washington Green Fine Art Publishing loved the piece so much that they have produced it as a limited edition print 'Singin In The Rain'. A percentage of the proceeds are being donated the Renal ward at Birmingham Children's Hospice.

'Singin In the Rain' is available as a hand signed limited edition print on either canvas or paper with an edition size of 295

Please contact the gallery for further details on 0191 2332200

Keith Proctor

Keith Proctor is the latest North Eastern artists to be signed by fine art publishers Washington Green. We are delighted to announce that we will be having his debut exhibition on the 27th of February from 1-4PM. Keith will be here to talk about his inspiration behind his 'Jack the Lad' collection.

Further details coming soon.

Please register your interest in original work now: 0191 2332200

Sarah Graham You Tube Video

Check out this fantastic peak into the creation of 'Lollipop Carousel' by photorealistic artist Sarah Graham.

Click the title above to be whizzed straight to youtube.

For more information please contact the gallery on 0191 2332200

Peter Smith Valentine's Day Release

Valentine's Day Releases

'Pillow Talk'

'Guess How Much I Love You'

'All You Need is Love'

Treat your loved one to a new Peter Smith limited edition for Valentine's day this year. Please contact the gallery now for details.

Tel: 0191 2332200 email: newcastle@castlegalleries.com

Happy New Year (Artist Appearances)

We would like to wish everyone a Happy New Year and are pleased to announce our line up of artist appearances for the start of 2010

27th of February (Artist Appearance and Exhibition)
New Artist ??????

Castle Galleries Newcastle are proud to bring you the first artist appearance by another fabulous local artist. This artist is being launched by the publishers nationally in February and is expected to be a huge success nationally. We will bring you more information closer to the event regarding original and limited edition work.

17th of April (Artist Appearance and Exhibition)
Caroline Shotton

We are delighted that Caroline will be joining us for the first time in Castle Galleries Newcastle for what will no doubt be a fun day in the gallery.

22nd May (Artist Appearance and Exhibition)

Neil Dawson

Neil will be returning to the gallery with a collection of vibrant city scape's from around the world in both limited edition and original form.

Please contact us at the gallery for further details.

Thats Better.......

We are delighted to let everyone know that the scaffolding that has been obstructing the front of the gallery is now gone and that you can see our windows properly again.

Its a Wonderful Life...

Its a Wonderful LifeHand Signed Limited Edition of 195

£399 Framed

This years festive image by Paul Horton combines his much loved coastal scenery with a snowy feel. The title of this piece comes from my all time favourite film 'Its a wonderful Life' directed by Frank Capra and staring James Stewart. Although considered a flop back in 1946 the film is now considered to be one of the greatest Christmas films of all time.

Merry Christmas,

Anthony

Lean on Love Jewellery, the perfect gift for Christmas.

Included in our gifts range is an elegant and sophisticated range of jewellery inspired by the late Govinder’s ‘Lean on Me’ sculpture. The range includes a sterling silver necklace, bracelet and set of cufflinks; all hand crafted in Birmingham’s renowned Jewellery Quarter as well as being specially hallmarked to incorporate Govinder’s very own unique logo. The collection also includes a beautiful metallic silver key ring.

Produced in a limited edition of 995 the jewellery is presented in a chrome box complete with black velvet pouch featuring the artist’s logo; making these the perfect gifts for someone special as well as a stylish way to wear your very own piece of art.

Give the unique gift of art this Christmas and take all of the stress out of your shopping simply by visiting us at Castle Galleries.

Michael Vaughan 'From Crease to Canvas'

Since retiring as captain of the England cricket team Michael has put his batting skills to canvas and combined his two passions in life - cricket and art - to create 'artballing' - an innovative, unusual and exciting form of modern abstract art.
As the most successful ever English captain it's sometimes easy to forget Vaughan the batsman - he was placed as number one in the world batting rankings. 'Vaughan's stroke play was pure artistry,' reported one Sydney Newspaper.
Using his favoured cover drives, square cuts and pull shots Michael expertly hits a paint-covered ball at a blank white canvas to create colour abstract pieces that can be best described as a riotous and colourful mixture of Jackson Pollock meets Damien Hirst. "With my art... it's been good to get away from cricket and switch off those thought processes required to captain at the highest level, the dayin day-out questioning of yourself and the team - the art is quite therapeutic". As well as creating wonderful contemporary abstract pieces he re-creates some of his famous wins in artballing form - such as his Sydney 2003 innings of 183. The commemorative canvas entitled 183, charts every single he scored that day with a 'maroon' shot on the canvas, every two he scored with a 'red', every four in pink, and the sole six in green. This gives his work a unique story telling quality, as it charts the narrative of his cricketing career.
These unique and contemporary abstract pieces are all hand finished and personally hand signed by Michael Vaughan himself - making them a fantastic addition to any contemporary home as well as a highly collectable piece of art.

Power Play

Hand Embelished Box Canvas (edition of 195) 30" x 45" £599

To view the full collection of Michael's work click here

Bob Dylan 'The Drawn Blank Series' The full collection of 2008 and 2009 Graphics

In July this year we were proud and excited to bring you the Bob Dylan 'Drawn Blank Series 2009' collection to Castle Galleries Newcastle. The response to this was unprecedented for our gallery not just regionally but from around the globe. We are delighted to say that after months of negotiations we are bringing to Newcastle the full collection of 'The Drawn Blank Series' so far. This includes the full 2008 collection of 29 graphics and the full 2009 collection of 8 graphics.

Train Tracks (from the Train Tacks Portfolio) 2008

'Three Chairs' 2009

These pieces have been chosen to embark on a major world wide touring exhibition beginning in 2010.

The Exhibition starts on Saturday 14th of November

Preview Night 13th from 6pm onwards (please RSVP as numbers are limited)

For further information on this exhibition including details of specific pieces including sizes and prices please don't hesitate to contact us.

Anthony, Rachael, Sarah and Bethan (The Castle Galleries, Newcastle Team)

Tel: 0191 233 2200 email: newcastle@castlegalleries.com

Lawrence Coulson Exhibition

Here at Castle Galleries Newcastle we are pleased to announce that this weekend will be playing host to an exquisite Lawrence Coulson exhibition showcasing his new limited edition releases and original artwork.

Lawrence's paintings are based on the English landscape and we have been lucky enough to have him create some bespoke original artwork just for us here in Newcastle. He has captured the romantic and historic coastline surrounding Bamborough Castle in this exquisite original created especially for us.

We are extremely proud and honoured that Lawrence has been kind enough to create this piece for us and we would like to extend the invitation to you to come and join us in the gallery and experience it's beauty first hand. His bespoke work always attracts alot of attention and do not tend to hang around for very long so be quick and get down to the gallery to view it in all it's glory. We shall be hanging the exhibition this week ready for the 24Th October and it shall be running to the middle of next week.

If you have any further enquiries about any of Lawrence's work or any of our other artists, please do not hesitate to contact us here at the gallery. You can call us on 0191 2332200 or send us an email at newcastle@castlegalleries.com .

We look forward to seeing you all in the gallery this weekend!

Twilight's Last Gleaming
Signed Limited Edition
£215

'One Last Walk'
Signed limited Edition
£365

'Shoreline Fire'
Signed Limited Edition
£399


'Moonlight Sparkle'
Signed Limited Edition
£215


'We Are One'
Signed Limited Edition
£365

New Artists

Castle Galleries would like to introduce debut releases from our finest new talents. Below is a selection of their works.

KEN ORTON

Ough Buck

Manchester For Shure

LINDA CHARLES

Jade Reflections

Sweet Harmony

ADAM BARSBY

Late Night

The Rendezvous

BILL BATE Serene Reflections

Crystal Water

Please go to http://www.castlegalleries.com/ to see their full collections or alternatively pop into the gallery.