Pure Arts Group Selected Artist Paul Apps Newletter

Paul Apps Fine Art  Newsletter #7                                                                                   18th August 2011 '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. 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 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 http://www.paulappsfineart.weebly.com                                       http://www.paulapps.com 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" 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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 Both available form my new website at http://paulappsfineart.weebly.com/limited-edition-prints.html 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 Contact Information Paul Apps Fine Art 55, Brockhill Road, Saltwood Hythe, Kent CT21 4AG U.K. 0044 (0) 1303 265126 mobile 07746 887815 http://www.paulappsfineart.weebly.com http://www.paulapps.com pau@paulapps.com Blog  http://paulappsfineart.blogspot.com  Video  http://youtube.com/user/IampaulApps?feature=mhsn

Keith Siddle SOLO EXHIBITION

Keith Siddle Solo Exhibition

Portico Gallery, Riverhead, Sevenoaks, Kent

Showing until 17th September

Pure Arts Group 2011 selected artist Keith Siddle, renowned for his Koi 
and Tropical Marine fish paintings has an exhibition of over 40 paintings 
at the Portico Gallery, Riverhead, Kent
Open Tuesday - Saturday, 10am - 5pm running until the 17^th September.  

Other topics include; Turtles, Lobsters, Food art, Sunflowers, Butterflies and Orchids. 

Keith’s paintings are a snapshot of nature, where motion becomes still.
  
Detailed studies combined with dynamic compositions and vibrant colours.  
Often, but not always, fish.

“Having painted and been fascinated by wildlife since childhood, 
when I first became a professional artist I initially decided to concentrate 
on one subject and chose for their power, grace and colour variations the 
oriental and beautifully ornamental fish, Nishikigoi (Koi).

I’ve embraced the same work ethos that the most eminent Japanese Koi breeders use in nurturing their Champions: Dedication, patience, detail, enthusiasm and passion.

These skills have enabled me to expand and experiment with my subject matter, from Tropical Marine fish and other Sealife inspired by my scuba diving experiences to Food Art, inspired by…..eating!”

ART IN ROMNEY MARSH 2011

Pure Arts Group Selected Artist, Sharifa Brooks Read, Wins Prestigious Cork Street Gallery Prize

Cork Street Gallery London

2011 Open Exhibition Prizes Announced

Cash prizes were awarded by the judges across all categories for overall best of show and runner-up, as well as best of show from a young artist (under 22). The visitor's choice prize is voted on by visitors throughout the course of the exhibition and announced at the end of the show.

Cash Prize Awards

Grand Prize Award ~

Divide and Conker, by Simon Shepherd

Ceramic, 30cm x 35cm x 35cm

£2,500 Cash Prize

Runner Up Prize Award ~

Pleading Affluenza by Eliza Bennett

Textile, Glass & Wood - 30cm x 23cm x 23cm

£1,000 Cash Prize


Visitor's Choice Award £750
Yet to be Determined

Young Artist Award ~

Galaxies, by Maximillion Ghose

Drawing, 44cm x 54cm

£750 Cash Prize



Category Prizes Featuring Materials & Services

Diemar/Noble Photography Prize



Formations, From the Series "And then..."
by Jo Metson & Nicola Yeoman


AC Art & Framing Prize


Selfridges by Tony Feld

Intaglio Printmaker Prize


Nightflyers II by Sharifa Brooks Read



Derwent Drawing Prize


Metropolis by Hanna ten Doorkaat

HIVES BY DAVID DIXON 13 - 21 AUGUST @ STADE HALL HASTINGS

Hives David Dixon 13- 21 August Tues- Sun 10 - 4pm Private View: Friday 12 August, 6pm David Dixon is a nationally exhibiting installation artist, currently based in the South of England. Uncertainty, impermanence and the active role of subjectivity are central to his work, which refers to modern physics and cognitive science.      More recently, Dixon's work has been evolving into an increasingly process-oriented exploration, often expressing itself through the use of particle-based materials such as dyed rice-flour and quartz powder. He uses the impermanency of the unfixed dust, and it's potential to be damaged, in order to frame the work as a process rather than a discrete object. The use of books is also an important element in his work. As well as being multi-facetted cultural devices, rich with associations of history, knowledge, identity and memory, he also uses them in a sculptural way, emphasising their phenomenological aspects. David Dixon has created an intriguing site specific installation using books within the new building the Stade Hall as part of the programme Project, funded by Hastings Borough Council and coordinated by Creative Coast. http://www.coastalcurrents.org.uk Stade Hall, The Stade, Rock-a-Nore Road, Hastings, TN34 3FJ

ART & SOUL @ FALMER - OPENS 28 AUG 2011

 

www.artwavefestival.org

www.suebarnes.org.uk 

Wanted - local people to get involved in DLWP TV coverage

The De La Warr Pavilion will be hosting two TV programmes this August – and need your help to provide an audience!

BBC South East LIVE

On Friday 19 August, BBC South East will record LIVE from the De La Warr Pavilion rooftop as part of their Festival Fridays tour.  They would like people to come up to the roof to provide a background crowd whilst interviews are taking place between 6 and 7pm.  The cocktail bar will be open and the music will be playing as usual on a Friday evening. 

The Bexhill Rowing Club will also be holding an event that evening in the DLWP auditorium where members of the public can bid for items donated to raise money for the fit-out of their new boathouse. http://www.nextwaveboathouse.com/Auction

Why not make an evening of it?!

BBC 2 Flog It! 

Following its successful appearance on Flog It last year, the producers of this popular BBC2 TV series have decided to hold  their valuation day at DLWP on Wednesday 24th August  from 9.30am until 4.00pm. 

Rather like a treasure hunt, members of the public are invited to bring along the antiques and collectables they might be interested in selling. Once valued, the owner and team of experts decide whether it should go forward for auction.  If the item is chosen it is sold a few weeks later – often with the owner making a tidy sum.  

Everyone who goes along to the Valuation Day will receive a valuation – even if their antiques are not chosen to go forward for auction.

Weather permitting this will be an outdoor event (indoors if wet).

The DLWP look forward to seeing you there!

www.dlwp.com