Corr's Views from The Shard

The Shard and City Flight

The Shard at Night

The Shard and River Thames Looking West

Shard sketches

On sale at The Shard shop are these unique prints by Christopher Corr.
Commissioned by The Shard via Easy Art to paint views from the iconic London landmark, Christopher created four artworks showing the panorama at different times of the day. The Shard is at a height of 1,016ft (310m) being the tallest building in Western Europe, Christopher says "The view is wonderful".

Patterson at The Affordable Art Fair

Breaking into the 'fine art scene' and following his success at the Decorative Art Fair recently, Barry Patterson will now be exhibiting at the Affordable Art Fair in Battersea this month. Running from 24th - 27th October these stunning still life paintings are two of the four up for sale.

Pentonville Road

John Walsom is happy to have this gorgeously moody watercolour accepted for the Sunday Times watercolour competition. "Pentonville Road" will go on exhibition at the Mall Galleries in September.

Pratique Des Arts

John Walsom is very pleased to have been featured in the French art magazine "Pratique Des Arts". Focussing on his oil and acrylic landscapes, the magazine has given John eight pages of coverage aswell as using his painting of Barcelona on the cover.

Pintar Rapido London

Cheyne Walk (oil on board)

John Walsom braved the heat on what was the hottest day of the year so far in London to take part in Pintar Rapido. Meaning 'to paint quickly' the event originating in Spain is an art show that celebrates 'the urban spaces we live and work in'. Alongside hundreds of other artists, John completed two paintings, one of which was exhibited the following day at Chelsea Old Town Hall on the King’s Road where the paintings could be purchased by the public. Roger Beckett founder of Pintar Rapido London says of the event;

"Pintar Rapido is going to be a celebration of art and the city backdrop that inspires artists of all styles to create a painting in a day. I want them to capture the spirit of city – from its parks to its architecture, industrial locations to a river scene. The chaos and the calm and the people who breathe life into it. But most of all I want it to be a fun and exciting event for all those who take part."

Sarah Beetson at The Brick Lane Gallery

Exhibiting at The Brick Lane Gallery from next week is Sarah Beetson with her stunning series of paintings; 'The Lost Boys'. The group show entitled 'Crossovers' runs from 23rd May 'til 2nd June, where Sarah will show six paintings - two of which are nearly 2 metres squared in size.

Sarah says " “The Lost Boys” explores the turbulent nature of child celebrity. I wanted to look at the darker more destructive side of Hollywood fame. The seven subjects (Corey Haim, River Phoenix, Heath Ledger, Brad Renfro, Christopher Pettiet, Jonathan Brandis and Sage Stallone) were a generation of boys all born in the 1970s or early 80s, and all began acting in childhood. I grew up watching them in Hollywood movies like “Don’t Tell Mom The Babysitter’s Dead”, “Stand By Me”, “License To Drive, “The Neverending Story II”, “Rocky V”, “Sleepers” and “10 Things I Hate About You”. All died due to substance abuse or suicide in their 20s and 30s."

Miss Led at the Saatchi Gallery

Miss Led with the model

detail

Last week's Live Painting event in the Basement area of the Book Club has culminated in a 'fantastic showcase' at the Saatchi Gallery this week. Miss Led took part in the event; organised by Subism Collective and Liquitex Artist Materials to produce 'Life Shrinks and Expands in Proportion to Ones Courage', painted in acrylic on canvas and sized at 1 x 1.5 metres. Miss Led says "It was amazing. Such an opportunity. And such an accolade to have work at the Saatchi."

Water for Hillingdon Hospital

Andrew the printer at work

Christopher Corr has created 10 prints on the theme of water for Hillingdon Hospital. Commissioned by The Nightingale Trust (who are based at the Chelsea and Westminster Hospital), the series of images were to be abstract and in various blues to hang in a men's health unit.

Achica

Achica, an online private members luxury goods retailer have launched an art division and asked Montana Forbes to be their first artist in the venture. Montana's pieces are now available to buy from their site, which is run by the people also responsible for the online retailer Asos. "Pink Tutu" here, is one of the beauties featured on Achica. The next event on Achica will be taking place on 11/11/11 as a 4 day discounted promotion, so make sure to have a good browse then!

Burlington Paintings

John Walsom is very excited about a new venture with Burlington Paintings who are now showing some of his rich creations at their gallery in Burlington Gardens, Mayfair, London. John Says: "They're featuring my views of London, which have already started selling, so I'm hoping it'll be a long and successful relationship."

Rosie Sanders's Scrapbook

Botanical artist & printmaker, Rosie Sanders, opens the doors to her studio & inspirations. Rosie Sanders's Scrapbook.

John Walsom Open Studio

A must see if you are in the area of Kingston, Upon Thames, Surrey...... John Walsom is having an open studio weekend next month on 6th and 7th March 2010 11am-5pm at 38-42 Fife Road, Kingston Upon Thames KT1 1SU. On sale will be lots of original paintings in oils, watercolour and acrylics.

Mumbai One Year On

Some illustration goes way beyond the reach of words. Shailesh Khandeparkar’s stark and powerful poster design is one such illustration.

The first anniversary of the terror attacks are remembered in these posters and prints, and were distributed by India's DNA newspaper.