Spring into Summer

Castle Galleries Newcastle are delighted to present to you our ‘Spring into Summer’ range, featuring twelve brand new pieces, available in the gallery this May.

Paul Corfield whisks us away from day to day life and transports us into his fanciful, imaginary world, with three new pieces perfect for the escapists among us. Whilst award winning cityscape artist Paul Kenton exhilarates us with the hustle and bustle of his fast paced scenes of New York and London.

Paul Horton takes us on a weekend trip to the seaside and brings us one of his ever popular street scenes, and new artist Keith Proctor brings us four endearing and charming pieces depicting the wonderfully naïve nature of children . For the very first time, we present to you a sculpture as part of Keith’s collection with a fabulous hand painted resin entitled Yee-haa! a perfect compliment to his limited edition piece of the same name.

Head to Castle Galleries for artwork that is sure to brighten up your home this summer!

Castle Galleries Newcastle

Tel: 0191 2332200

Email: Newcastle@castlegalleries.com

Blog: http://castlegalleriesnewcastle.blogspot.com/

'H'way the Lads' by Alexander Millar (Update)

'H'way the Lads'

by
 Alexander Millar

Is almost Sold Out - Only a few copies Left.

Order now to avoid dissapointment.

Tel: 0191 2332200

'H'way the Lads' by Alexander Millar (Exclusive to Castle Galleries Newcastle)

'H'way The Lads!'

(working title)

signed limited edition giclee print

image size 18" by 15"

Edition of 50 only!

£375

To celebrate Newcastle United's success in winning the 2009-2010 Championship season we have teamed up with Alexander Millar to produce 'H'way the Lads' a bespoke limited edition of 50 exclusively for Castle Galleries Newcastle.  This is the smallest edition print ever produced by Alex and will no doubt be snapped up by Millar fans and NUFC fans alike.

For further details please contact the gallery.

tel: 0191 2332200

email: newcastle@castlegalleries.com

Caroline Shotton Appearance Today

Caroline Shotton here today from 1-4PM

Why not join us to view the latest collection of work 'Keep On Moovin' along with some fantastic original pieces and some home made 'mini cowpat crispies' and bubbles.

For further details please contact the gallery

tel: 0191 2332200

email: newcastle@castlegalleries.com

Caroline Shotton Exhibition and Appearance

We are looking forward to welcoming Caroline Shotton to the gallery on Saturday 17th of April. The appearance coincides with the launch of Caroline's latest collection "Keep On Moovin" which can be previewed in the gallery now.

'On the Mooove'

'Girls Night Out'

'Hoof Hearted?'

'Sh*t Happens'

'So In Love With Moo'

For details of original paintings by Caroline please contact the gallery.

tel: 0191 2332200

email: newcastle@castlegalleries.com

Please feel free to join us on the day for what should be a fun day with Caroline on her first visit to Castle Galleries Newcastle.

What Elephant?

After nearly two weeks our elephant in the room is nearly finished. We will be sad to see not only our elephant leave but also Jeff Rowland whom has been our artist in residence. Jeff is one of a small number of Washington Green artists whom have been asked to paint an elephant for the 2010 Elephant Parade.

We will miss Jeff and his shoes (must be seen to be believed). Why not pop in over the next week to see our Elephant before she leaves us for London.

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.