Meeting a landlord who looked like one and just a ride had opened up a new world with fresh ideas. My first short stay at the Falcon was only a feeler for my future painting on Ringland Hills, a mere …
Read PostGrey horses were always my delight; my imagination stirred at the sight of them. I have told of the grey mare with dapples and silky silver mane and queer temper. She remains the same spirited creature in my mind now …
Read PostIn 1899, Alfred Munnings has his first pictures accepted at the Royal Academy (summer exhibition)... “NOW, it happened that this Wernham was to share the greatest day of my life. On that stupendous day, just before eight o'clock, as I was …
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Farewells can often be very bittersweet and such was the case at our end of season party this week. After a stunning seven month season, centred on the once in a lifetime opportunity to host the 41 First World War paintings …
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Cotswolds based artist Melanie Wright is known for her portrayal of equine and landscape subjects and her talent for capturing atmosphere, action, speed and quality of light. Along with a keen eye for true representation, she brings a highly individual vision to her paintings …
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Tom was born in 1941 and studied at Bournville and Birmingham College of Art and the Royal Academy School. He is the President of the New English Art Club and past President of the Royal Society of British Artists, and a member of the …
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The Real War Horse They were the backbone to keeping supplies moving to the army as well as being used on the gun carriages behind and on the Frontline. They worked all through the war and many were lost but their work was tireless. I …
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A former keen sportsman, Dennis Syrett was elected President of the Royal Institute of Oil Painters in 2004. He is also a full member of the Royal Society of British Artists, the Royal Society of Marine Artists, the London Sketch Club, and Buckinghamshire Art …
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Malcolm is working figurative artist based on the Suffolk/ Norfolk border in the unique and meandering Waveney Valley. He is based in his studio on the outskirts of Bungay - drawing, painting and teaching “classical” observational art skills. He works with traditional drawing media, …
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Wil Harvey, trained in printmaking at Bradford and Craven Colleges. He has always been fascinated by ink in paintings and, after many years of painting for pleasure, turned professional in 2000, specialising in ink and watercolour ‘house-portraits’ and landscapes and has extended his painting techniques …
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