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Paul Apps Fine Art
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| Newsletter #7 18th August 2011
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'It has been a while.'
It has always been my intention to create at least one newsletter every month, so far I have failed in that task, but remain hopeful that normal service will resume shortly. So here we are with newsletter number 7. It contains a little older news to bring you up to speed. If this is the first email that you have received from me I welcome you and hope that you will enjoy its content.
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Latest painting on offer
There are far to many new images to show you all here, so I have added just a few to tempt you.
All my images that are for sale can be viewed on my new website at http://www.paulappsfineart.weebly.com
A Perfect Retrieve
Oil on canvas
14"x 28"
£2,600
Across Open Ground
Oil on canvas
14" x 28"
£2,600
End of the Season
Oil on canvas
12" x 24"
£1,750
Zambian Twins
Oil on canvas
12" x 16"
£1,200
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Brand new website
I have been very busy recently building an all new website to eventually replace my old one. The banner at the top of this newsletter is the same as the new website. Please click on the link and check out my paintings and information. Although live some pages are still being created and so book mark the site and please pop back frequently to see how it is developing. I also have an e-commerce facility for selling and ordering prints and originals with a paypal link provided. New site Old Site
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Grand Auctions
I have been asked to enter work into and support Grand Auctions based in Folkestone, Kent. The owner is a great guy by the name of Jonathon Riley, who has been very supportive of my work for some time. Jonathan has organised an art auction twice each year. The latest auction being held mainly on-line is on
28th September 2011.
There will be three paintings by me in this auction so it will be a chance to own my work at a price free from gallery commissions.
If you are interested in bidding during or before this event and for the viewing dates might I suggest you call me or better still contact Jonathan at Grand Auctions. 01303 220440 or email him on info@grandauctions.co.uk
Entries on offer for you to bid on are as follows
Lot 301 Botany Bay 12" x 16" oil ( Knife) on panel ( No Photo available, can be seen in the online auction catalogue being uploaded shortly)
Lot 305
Saltwood Oak
24" x 36"
Lot 361
Widgeon on the Turn
Oil on canvas
20" x 30"
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 Teaching and workshops
I have been requested to conduct one to one workshops in 2011 and I have responded by setting up their availability. Each day long workshop starts at 10am and finishes around 5.00pm. Lunch, refreshments and materials are all provided. I personally demonstrate, coach you and tailor the day for you alone. It can be in any subject in oils, acrylics or pencil. I cater for students of all abilities and ages. The cost is £185 for the first day or if more are booked in sequence subsequent days are £160. So call me on 01303 265126 to book your space.
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Last En Plein Air Workshop for 2011
There are a few spaces only left for my last 2011 plein air workshop.
This one is being held in Rye, East Sussex on Tuesday 20th September 2011. The day starts at 10am and finishes around 5pm. You will need to bring the materials of your choice, a packed lunch, warm clothes and car park fees. I will demonstrate twice during the day and coach you on your own work as well. The day is relaxed and informal, fun for all abilities. I also conduct them away from large crowds.
Cost £ 50.00. Call me on 01303 265126 to reserve one of the final spaces for 2011.
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Older news
2011 has been a year of highs and lows, though a rewarding journey I have to say.
The year started with my annual visit to Hythe Arts Society where I gave a lively lecture and demontration in  Acrylics. Many mixed shows including Folkestone, Rochester and Perth. Indeed 2011 saw my work for the first time shown at the Scottish Game Fair in July.
My publishers have launched several new print editions this year, more information below. The new prints were launched at this years CLA Game fair held at Blenheim Palace. It was a great show for me as I had hoped for, catching up with clients new and old, friends as well, whilst painting on the Sally Mitchell stand. My originals were shown there and on the Birds Birds Birds stand.
I enjoyed a day on the Louise fishing boat watching the Swale barge race where once again I gathered great reference for new marine paintings for the coming year. I even managed a little plein air study on the deck.
I had a chance to visit the British Wildlife Centre near Lingfield in Surrey in June. What a productive trip it was, and I cannot recommend a visit more highly. The reference I gained was outstanding and so watch this space for new images and the chance to own them before they go on exhibition.  I guess the highlight of my year so far was once more having my work shortlisted for the David Shepherd Wildlife Artist of the year for 2011. The competition culminated in a show for all shortlisted images at the Mall Galleries in London. My work 'Heed My Warning' looked great in its space on the wall. Sadly I did not win, but I have been shortlisted every year I have entered, so I feel that alone is a good achievement.Then there is always next year.
Heed My Warning oil on canvas 100cm x 80 cm
£5,750 available.
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Pure Arts Group
I have been accepted into the Pure Arts Group for 2011 where I will be showing three works in their main event at the Battle Art Fair at the Powder Mills Hotel, Powder Mill Lane Battle TN33 0SP. Friday 16th to Friday 23rd September 2011 Go to http://www.pureartsgroup.co.uk for more information.
I have also been asked to exhibit more of my work at this event within the hotel itself. So between 7 and 12 more paintings will be on show, some for the very first time.
I will also be painting at this venue for Saturday 17th and Sunday 18th of September 2011. So if you are in that area please pop in and support the show and have a chat with me.
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New book on painting dogs
I am pleased to report that Search Press have commissioned a new book from me as an art instructional book on painting Dogs and Puppies as part of their ever expanding range of guides in the art field. I start work upon it very soon and I hope it will be released during late 2012/ early 2013. This is a step up from the many articles on painting I have written in the past and it is hoped the start of many titles to come.
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| New Prints
Sally Mitchell Fine Art has added more of my work to an increasing portfolio of my images.
Looking to Retrieve
395 copies only signed.
12" x 18" £55
Across Open Ground
395 copies Signed
9" x 18"
£55.00
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Upcoming Show.
My lovely wife Catherine and I are showing together for the very first time at The Art Room in Ashford later in the year.
Catherine will be showing many of her lovely feline paintings from large predators to domestic cats. I shall be showing a larger assortment of work from wildlife through to landscapes and plein air studies, including some of those from my trip in Provence last year. This show starts from Thursday 2oth October and ends Tuesday 15th November 2011 at the Artroom, 16 North Street, Ashford, Kent TN24 8JR For more information please call Emma Dove on Ashford 01233 665845
The Preview evening is on the 20th October, please let Emma know in advance if you are planning to attend thank you.
Catherine and I look forward to greeting friends and clients on the 2oth
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Contact Information Paul Apps Fine Art 55, Brockhill Road, Saltwood Hythe, Kent CT21 4AG U.K. 0044 (0) 1303 265126 mobile 07746 887815
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