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British Art News 31 October 2011 - New Richard Adams Prints
Red Rag have announced an expansion to the range of Richard Adams limited edition print range with the addition of three new prints. Featured above is 'Farmhouse Kitchen' '. The other new giclee prints are 'The Vegetable Tent' and 'The Cornish Harbour' To view the portfolio of Richard Adams limited edition prints click on the link above. 10 September 2011 - Graham McKean prints at Red Rag
Red Rag have announced an expansion to the the successful limited edition print range with the addition of new prints from artist Graham McKean. In total there are six limited edition prints now available of Graham McKean's art works. The prints are typical of the artists much sought after style and feature humourous images of figures in everyday situations. To view the Graham McKean limited edition prints available click on the image above. 01 September 2011 - New print artist
The latest artist to join the growing portfolio of leading British artists promoted by Red Rag is contemporary artist Deborah Phillips. She is a graduate of the Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art, Dundee and is known for her lively and colourful landscape art works of the Scottish countryside. 15 August 2011 - New sculptures at Red Rag Red Rag has expanded its range of sculptures for the home. The latest British sculptor to start showing with the gallery is Angela Bishop. Angela’s work is mostly figurative sculpture, inspired by the beauty and elegance of movement of the human form. For further details email the gallery or CONTACT RED RAG NOW on 01451 832563 or outside the UK + 44 1451 832563 06 August 2011 - British art show in Plymouth
Young people throughout the south west are taking part in a series of school and community group initiatives in the build up to the opening of British Art Show 7- In the Days of the Comet. These include family art workshops, multi-media projects, exhibitions and activities involving professional artists. The projects are designed to develop young people’s understanding of contemporary art and to help them create their own innovative responses to the show and its themes. The British Art Show is held every five years and is a showcase for artwork currently being created in Britain. Plymouth will host the show at five venues across the city from 17 September until 4 December. The Arts Council’s Director for the South West, Phil Gibby, said: “The British Art Show provides a fantastic opportunity for young people to engage with contemporary visual arts. Taking part in these projects will give students from local schools a chance to create their own work in response to the Show as well as helping them to understand more about the way artists work. The British Art Show will be a major event for Plymouth, and we want as many people as possible to experience it.” All events during the British Art Show in Plymouth are free to attend. For more information visit www.plymouthbas7.org 01 August 2011 - RA Artist John Hoyland The British artist John Hoyland died 31 July aged 76. He was born in Sheffield and studied at Sheffield School of Art and later the Royal Academy Schools. His work was influenced by the American abstract painters Mark Rothko and Barnet Newman. John Hoyland was elected to the Royal Academy in 1991 and was appointed Professor of the Royal Academy Schools in 1999. His works are held in many public and private collections including the Tate and The National Portrait Gallery . He was a highly influential teacher with a long career beginning at Hornsey College of Art from 1960 to 1962, Chelsea School of Art from 1962 to 1969 where he was also Principal Lecturer from 1965 to 1969. Also teaching at Central St Martin’s School of Art and the Royal Academy Schools from 1974 to 1977 and the Slade School of Fine Art from 1974 to 1989. 27 July 2011 - Limited Edition Prints - new release
Red Rag has released eight new limited edition prints by highly acclaimed wildlife artist Robina Yasmin. Known for her stunning paintings of Giraffes and Zebras Robina's art work is always in demand. The new limited edition prints of Robina's work make them more widely available to her many art collectors and admirers. The superbly produced limited edition prints are strictly limited to just 100 prints. The prints are part of Red Rag growing portfolio of Limited Edition Prints. For further details email the gallery or CONTACT RED RAG GALLERY on 01225 332223 or outside the UK + 44 1225 332223 26 July 2011 - Colin Kent RI at Red Rag
One of the leading Royal Institute artist members, Colin Kent, is to show his paintings at Red Rag Gallery in the Cotswolds. Colin Kent paintings are regularly exhibited at: the Royal Institute; the Academy; the Guildhall; Royal West of England Academy and Red Rag are delighted to have been chosen as the latest venue to show his art work. Colin Kent art works display great sense of atmosphere and are often stark and haunting. He has a most distinctive style of British art successfully creating feelings of isolation without loneliness or melancholy. There is a deceptive simplicity in Colin Kent paintings. The sea and coastal locations have been a constant inspiration for Colin Kent although he has more recently broadened his subject matter sometimes featuring church interiors and flowers. For further details email the gallery or CONTACT RED RAG GALLERY on 01451 832563 or outside the UK + 44 1451 832563 22 July 2011 - British artist Lucian Freud dies The British art world has paid tribute to artist Lucian Freud, who has died at the age of 88. The British painter who has been a towering figure in the art world for more than 50 years, died yesterday. Freud was born in Berlin in 1922. He was the grandson of Sigmund Freud and the brother of the late Sir Clement Freud. He become a British citizen in 1939. Freud was educated at the Central School of Art, London, the East Anglian School of Painting and Drawing in Dedham and Goldsmiths College in London. He talent was recognised early on in his life and, after a spell in the Merchant Navy in 1942, he had his first one-man show in 1944. His art works have sold for millions at auction, including one of an overweight nude woman sleeping on a couch that sold in 2008 for 33.6 million dollars (£20.6m). Last month, a portrait entitled Woman Smiling, sold for nearly £5m at auction. 08 July 2011 - Scottish Art Show at Red Rag
The annual Red Rag Scottish Art Show commences this weekend 9 July at the Cotswold gallery in Stow on the Wold. More than 25 of today's present day Scottish artists will be showcasing their work. The show is one of the biggest Scottish art shows to take place outside of Scotland. Featured artists include John Bell, Mike Healey, Simon Laurie, Lynn Rodgie and Tom Watt. For further details email the gallery or CONTACT RED RAG GALLERY on 01451 832563 or outside the UK + 44 1451 832563 30 June 2011 - The Society of Women Artists Exhibition To celebrate its 150th annual exhibition, The Society of Women Artists is showcasing a diverse range of artwork in all media, including sculpture. Along with almost 500 new works of art, the Society is mounting a retrospective art exhibition of prominent former artist members, featuring Dame Laura Knight, Dod Proctor and Sylvia Gosse. The show starts on 30 June and continues until 7 July at the Mall Galleries in London 16 June 2011 - New artist debut at Red Rag Annual show
Leading Scottish artist Simon Laurie is the latest name to be showing art works at British art gallery Red Rag. Laurie who studied at the Glasgow School of Fine Art is a member of the Royal Scottish Watercolourists (RSW) and the prestigious Royal Glasgow Institute (RGI). His abstract paintings are inspired by everyday objects and the ever changing Scottish landscape. Simon Laurie's bold, vibrant paintings have been said to combine elements of the St Ives School with the rich tradition of the Scottish colourists. His latest paintings latest paintings will be shown at the Red Rag Gallery in the Cotswolds in the annual Scottish show which commences Sunday 10 July For further details email the gallery or CONTACT RED RAG GALLERY on 01451 832563 or outside the UK + 44 1451 832563 13 May 2011 - Affordable Art Fair The Affordable Art Fair Bristol opens today and continues until Sunday 15 May. Over 50 art galleries including Red Rag Gallery will be show casing contemporary art works. The exhibition opens from 11:00 daily. 03 May 2011 - Marine artist at Red Rag
Leading British marine artist Malcolm Cheape is the latest name to join the Red Rag group of contemporary artists. Born in 1964 Cheape is a graduate of Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art and Design in Dundee. His primary subject matter is the contemporary and historical world of commercial, industrial and naval shipping. Malcolm Cheap clever usage of collage makes his paintings truly unique. Relying on tonal effect and a limited range of colours his paintings are strikingly distinctive capturing the grace and beauty of the old sailing ships, the vigour and power of warships and the special charm of fishing boats. Malcolm Cheape paintings are available from the Red Rag Gallery in Bath. For further details email the gallery or CONTACT RED RAG GALLERY on 01225 332223 or outside the UK + 44 12225 332223 16 April 2011 - New Limited Edition Print at Red Rag
Red Rag have announced that limited edition prints from Welsh artist Ceri Auckland Davies have been added to the print catalogue. Ceri Auckland Davies was born in 1951 and studied art at Dyfed and Newport Colleges of Art. Inspiration for his work in Limited Edition Prints comes from the landscapes and seacapes of his native Wales. Ceri Auckland Davies has a growing reputation for his highly prized egg tempera paintings. In total there are 13 limited edition prints available each Giclee art print has been produced from one of Ceri's most sought after original paintings. 04 April 2011 - New Paintings from William Selby NEAC
New paintings from British artist William Selby are now available at the Red Rag Gallery in Stow on the Wold. William Selby was born in Yorkshire in 1933. A self taught artist Selby's contemporary paintings demonstrate a strong, bold use of colour and vibrancy, which are developed by applying layer upon layer with painterly brushstrokes. William Selby is well known for his landscape and still life paintings. For further details: CONTACT RED RAG NOW on 01451 832563 11 March 2011 - Red Rag Art Show
Starting this Sunday is the latest art exhibition at the Red Rag Galery in Stow on the Wold.It is a mixed art show with a focus on Figures.Artists participating in the show include: George Callaghan, Damian Callan, Simon Davis, Joe Hargan, Ian McWhinnie and Brian Smyth. The gallery is open from 10:00 daily and the show continues until 26 March 06 March 2011 - New Limited Edition Prints
Four new Limited Edition Prints from artist Anna Pugh has just been released and are now available at Red Rag Gallery. Anna Pugh was born in 1938 and is now one of the leading British folk artists. Her paintings and limited edition prints are in the collections of many British and European art collectors. The latest art prints are sure to delight Anna Pugh's growing list of art collectors. 03 March 2011 - Limited Edition print range expanded
The Limited Edition Print range of artist Iain Faulkner has just been expanded with the release of a new art print. Limited Edition Prints by Iain Faulkner are highly collectible and interest for the new release will undoubtedly be strong. Iain Faulkner's prints contain strong and powerful images relying on visual impact as there is rarely any narrative. He is a gifted draughtsman and now enjoys an international reputation with many art lovers and collectors. For further information about Iain Faulkner’s latest limited edition prints contact the gallery. 07 February 2011 - British Art Society Anniversary The Federation of British Artists (FBA) celebrates its 50th anniversary this year. The milestone will coincide with a new exhibition 'Pure Gold' which features British art and opens 9 February. The British art show takes place at the Mall Galleries in London, will contain paintings by Edgar Degas, Walter Sickert, John Singer Sargent and Augustus John. Although the FBA is only 50 years old the individual art societies which make up the Federation date back to 1823, and the exhibition contains the art works of British artists from then to the current day. Many of the artists who are represented at Red Rag Gallery are members of the individual FBA art societies. 30 January 2011 - New Addition to Limited Edition Print Range
Red Rag has announced that the latest artist to feature in the expanding Limited Edition print range is Anne Magill. Anne was born in Northern Ireland and her art works are in several Corporate Collections plus numerous Private Art Collections including an extensive list of Hollywood stars, directors and producers including Nicole Kidman - Russell Crowe - Josephine Hart. Magill's images always facinate the viewer. The narrative compositions draw the viewer to speculatie on the possible relationships observed in the art works. The subjects of Anne's limited edition prints are placed in the twentieth century, but they have a timeless quality crossing back and forth over the generations. For further details contact 01225 332223 16 January 2011 - New Michael Kidd art works New paintings from British artist Michael Kidd are available for the Red Rag Gallery in Bath. Kidd's modern art work shows a strong imaginative streak, quirky at times, surreal at others. He produces paintings on themes - gardens, chateaux, coastal, cities, whatever subject holds his interest. For further details: CONTACT RED RAG NOW on 01225 332223 or outside UK + 44 1225 332223 07 December 2010 - Annual ROI Art Show The annual art exhibition of the Royal Institute of Oil Painters, opens at the Mall Galleries in London on Wednesday 8 December and continues until Sunday 19 December. It is the only major British art society that is devoted exclusively to oil painting. The show features a wide variety of contemporary landscape, figurative and still life paintings by emerging and established artists working in oil today. Other highlights include the Winsor & Newton under 35 Oil Painting Awards and ‘The Artist’ magazine competition winner. 21 November 2010 - Andrew Macara Solo Show
Macara has an extensive and varied body of art work created over more than three decades. He has a unique capacity – whatever the subject – to capture the essence of a scene with apparent ease, excluding extraneous detail. To purchase paintings or for further information : CALL RED RAG NOW on 01451 832563 or outside UK + 44 1451 832563 04 November 2010 - Sue Macarthy Snape at Red Rag Red Rag Gallery has announced that Sue Macartney-Snape the award winning artist and illustrator of the ‘Social Stereotypes’ column in the Saturday Telegraph is the latest name to join the print catalogue. Sue has been the Saturday Telegraph Magazine’s illustrator for over 15 years, and has a reputation as the finest in her field. With her limited edition prints selling worldwide, she is a household name, and has been acclaimed as ‘the Wodehouse of art’. Initially Red Rag are listing six limited edition prints from Sue. They are: and Afternoon Snooze, Smelly Dog, Non Smoker, Old Flirts, Suduko Addicts and Little Old Girl. Each limited edition print series from the Red Rag British Art Gallery is normally available for immediate delivery and can be shipped worldwide. 22 October 2010 - New Limited Edition Prints at Red Rag
Red Rag Gallery has announced the release of seven limited edition prints from British artist Timmy Mallett. Mallett is an accomplished painter who studied history of art University. He takes his inspiration from the British countryside, and from landscapes throughout the world. He is inspired by vibrant colours and his at works limited edition prints glow with colour. Red Rag have introduced seven Timmy Mallett prints. They are: and A Day at the Beach , Shoreline Sunset, Blowing Away the Cobwebs , Through the Window, Summer in France and Sunflowers in France . Each limited edition print series from the Red Rag British Art Gallery is normally available for immediate delivery and can be shipped worldwide. 15 October 2010 - Annual Marine Art Exhibition
The annual Royal Sociey of Marine Artist’s exhibition starts today at the Mall Galleries in London. The exhibition features art work by living British artists. Both members and non-members will have been out on the water, under it, alongside it and scouring coastlines for new subjects. It is a very varied exhibition but none the less relates to the sea and tidal waters. The show continues until Saturday 23 October and is open from 10am – 5pm each day. 10 October 2010 - New Prints from Iain Faulkner
Red Rag Gallery has announced the release of three new limited edition prints from British artist Iain Faulkner. Limited Edition Prints by Iain Faulkner are highly sought after and demand for the new releases is expected to be strong. The three new titles are Poker Night; The 19th and Final Viewing. Born in 1973 Iain Faulkner graduated from Glasgow School of Art in 1996. He concentrates on figurative painting. He is a gifted draughtsman and now enjoys an international reputation with many art lovers and collectors. For further information about Iain Faulkner’s latest limited edition prints contact the gallery. 28 September 2010 - Devon Art Fair
Red Rag Gallery is participating in the inaugural Devon Art Fair which takes place at the Riviera International Conference Centre, in Torquay from 30 September. In addition to Red Rag many galleries from around the UK and Europe will be showing an eclectic mix of fine, modern and contemporary artworks for visitors to the fair to admire and purchase. Literally hundreds of artists will be represented at the fair with many instantly recognisable names sharing wall space with professional artists, recent graduates and self taught individuals. Show visitors to Red Rag will be able to see work from British artists: Stephen Brown, David Eustace and Nagib Karsan . Prices of art for sale at the Art Fair will range from £75 to tens of thousands of pounds and with painting, drawing, sculpture, glass and ceramics all on display the event should appeal to the most avid and discerning collector as much as the novice first time buyer. The Devon Art Fair is open until 3 October 20 September 2010 - New Prints from Gary Walton
Red Rag have announced the addition of four new art prints from British artist Gary Walton to the galleries expanding Limited Edition Print range. Gary Walton has developed his own distinctive style. His limited editions prints demonstrate a magical almost dream like quality. Gary describes his art prints as: “A sort of whimsical, romantic, happy and almost graphic style.” To see the range of Gary Walton limited edition prints click on the image above. 08 September 2010 - Still Life Exhibition
This coming weekend is the start of the latest Red Rag art exhibition ‘Still Life’. It is a mixed art show featuring art works from: Susan Brown, Charles Hardaker and Barbara Richardson plus artists Anji Allen and Jane Cruickshank. Scenes from many of the world's finest Cities are featured in the art show including: New York, London, Paris, Rome and Venice. The art show starts Sunday 12 Septemberl at the Stow gallery and continues until 25 September. The gallery is open every day from 10:00. For further details email the gallery or CONTACT RED RAG NOW on 01451 832563 or outside the UK + 44 1451 832563 
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