With the increasing number of smart phones available today, browsing the web can now not only be done at home but on the move. This way of shopping for art online has blown the industry away giving people the ability to search online while out shopping and visiting galleries. Making a decision is never easy on the spot but on more occasions than not, when it comes to a piece of art it will probably be gone by the time you go back to buy it. Searching online while on the move is a great way to make sure that your making the right decision, especially when buying original art.

Our website fits perfectly in the palm of your hand, and browsing with our quick shop function makes it even easier to find art and mirrors enabling you to refining your results as you go and with our speedy checkout and address lookup, buying is just the same if not easier than doing it at home.

Many of our customers are already buying online from their phones, the increasing number of people switching over to the high tech smart phones has taken the world by storm with a reported 17.4% of the UK population using the devices in 2009. An estimated 1 billion iPhones have been purchased since its release in 2008 and is particularly good for browsing online and we've also created a lovely little icon so you can spot it instantly amongst your favourite apps.

Why not check it out now and bookmark our site to your home screen. Visit our website here.

Well, it's been almost 3 months since my last post and I must thank you all for checking out the website and for your support. I get some amazing feedback from our many customers and friends about the website and our service to you all. We will be bringing some special treats for you this year with a come back from Jack Vettriano, his first exhibition in 4 years and a fantastic release of limited edition prints to run in conjunction.

We also have an eagerly anticipated release of 9 limited edition pieces from Todd White entitled 'Woman' as well as superb limited edition prints just arrived in the gallery from the likes of Alexander Millar, Peter Smith, Paul Kenton and Neil Dawson to name a few.

I will post more about these artists in the coming week so please check back to see these amazing pieces to grace our walls this year.

Not only are we seeing some beautiful artwork this year but we are also refurbishing the gallery space and re-locating our workshop to handle our increasing web sales and framing work. We will be moving our workshop to an industrial unit from our 'small' current space to a much larger production unit enabling us to maintain the quick dispatch and high quality work that you are accustomed to. The gallery itself will also be larger in size due to the workshop being re-located gaining more wall space and especially more room so that you can enjoy the gallery and artwork in a more relaxed atmosphere.

Once we are on our way I will keep you updated with what's happening in the gallery and our new larger workshop in the coming weeks. Thank you again for your support and I look forward to keeping you up to date with the latest news this year.

We have just launched our annual winter sale. With up to 50% OFF excluding anything which is already reduced and a few selected items and artists. From now until midnight on the 31st of January we are clearing selected lines and discounting artworks, framed pictures and wall mirrors in our yearly winter sale.

Why not take advantage of these superb offers and treat yourself or a loved one to something special. A bright new picture or wall mirror is a great way of re-freshing a wall in your lounge or dinning room for the new year celebrations, especially if your having guests. These kind of places are perfect for having some impact when entering the room and are a great talking point.

Other items in the sale include selected original artworks with 10% OFF and up to 30% OFF mirrors.

We deliver wall decor UK and Worldwide with free UK delivery over £100.00

To view the full collection of wall decor and wall mirrors click here.

 

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A painting should never be taken for granted; taking care of your art is essential.

When we think of the care-taking of art, we imagine intensive treatments, masks, little brushes, and lots of time consuming hard work. Well, that's certainly true of restoration work, and during the course of a piece of art's long life, it does have enemies. Knocks, tears, staining, environmental and pest damage can take its toll. But by following a few tips and tricks, you can enjoy your painting for many years to come, and protect your investment.

One of the worst offenders for damaging art is moving. Occasionally to a different room, but especially to a new property. The key to this is working out how to move the artwork, and where to move it to, first. Don't be afraid to ask for extra help if needed, particularly for larger pieces.

Take time to ensure that the corners of the frame or canvas are adequately protected. It's always best to wear gloves when handling paintings, as the oils from your fingers can cause damage to certain finishes. If possible, try not to leave your paintings in storage for extended periods.

This takes us to the dangers that come from all sorts of creepy-crawlies, which can cause a real headache for collectors. Apologies in advance for any itchiness that reading this may cause!

These bugs enjoy warm, humid and dark places. If you have your painting stored in a place that is rarely visited this is even more likely to make your art an attractive food source for moths, worms and beetles. If kept in storage, a regular inspection is essential to make ensure your art is unaffected.

The environment in which your painting is displayed is also incredibly important. Keep your painting out of direct sunlight. The ultraviolet rays will cause the painting to fade over time. Your painting should be hung in a cool, dry spot, free from strong sunlight passing over it.

It seems that there are a lot of things to remember, but by just being protective of your painting this will become second nature.

You may have already seen something interesting in the left hand column of our website..  it's our poll where you can vote for your favourite artist of 2009.

You can vote from any page on our website -->  try the home page.

We've taken a selection of the most popular artists this year... they are:

Todd White

Todd White's work has caught the imagination of art collectors around the world in addition to many Hollywood celebrities, members of the Rich List and ambassadors of the high life. At face value, the pieces appear as simple caricature. Contorted body shapes and exaggerated expressions expose a past in cartooning and animation; the perfect place to develop the skills to understand character from a simple look, or simulate body language with utmost economy.

Sarah Jane Szikora

Coming from a large family Sarah Jane Szikora was constantly looking for ways to amuse herself and soon discovered that drawing and painting were by far her favourite. She enjoyed art and music classes, so it was natural to pursue an artistic career. Sarah completed a foundation course at Harrogate College of Art where she studied a range of subjects, including photography, sculpture and graphics. During this time she maintained a lifelong interest in simple drawing, and always enjoyed the life class most.

Doug Hyde

Doug Hyde is well known for recently being named as the UK's best selling artist, and has often been featured on the BBC news- both national and local. He has also appeared on channel 4 and various radio shows and won the title of 'The most popular living artist in the UK' from BBC National News.
Doug Hyde's art will almost certainly put a smile on your face, just from the affection you begin to feel for the subjects in his paintings.

Henderson Cisz

Henderson Cisz paints in a very characteristic fashion with soft tones and paints many images of cities in a beautifully mood stirring style.  He always brings out the effect of weather on the appearance of the urban environment. Not only does this subtly affect the way the people in the painting are standing, but it affects the way the observer feels too.

Alexander Millar

Alexander Millar's prints are incredibly emotive, prompting touching memories of families and loved ones that have long since gone, powerfully mixing sadness and humour.
Inspired by his native town of Springside, and his adopted home of Newcastle, Alexander Millar's paintings depict the shambling shapes of the old "gadgies"; he would see these crumpled characters traveling to and from work, or slightly worse for wear coming back from the pub.

Caroline Shotton

Caroline Shotton's infectious sense of humour shines through her work, somehow managing to create paintings that do not resort to lampooning the classic works and icons of popular culture it inspires. Instead, Caroline draws on genuine affection for the subjects, and you can't help but enjoy the cheeky punning of Caroline Shotton's artwork.

Paul Kenton

As a teenager, Paul Kenton learnt to surf on the wild beaches of North Devon and as a keen surfer he has travelled the world realising inspiration for another passion; his art.  Much like Henderson Cisz, he takes great inspiration from the sea and paints wonderfully perceptive urban landscapes.
He says: "My Cityscapes reflect the many moods of manmade landscapes; I find it exhilarating to express furious movement, artificial lights and the vibrancy of a busy City centre at night as well as the subtler moods of a misty dawn at the same venue."

Vote for your favourite artist today, to decide who will be the nation's most popular artist of 2009!

You are invited to view a forth coming exhibition of works by Lorenzo Quinn at the Enid Hutt Gallery - running in conjunction with an exclusive feature of original pieces by the leading sculptor at the Halcyon Gallery, London. The exhibition will run from the 21st of November until Christmas.

Internationally renowned sculptor Lorenzo Quinn is regarded as one of the leading contemporary sculptors in the world. Inspired by the great masters such as Michelangelo, Bernini, Carpaux and Rodin, Lorenzo’s monumental sculptures transmit emotion and meaning. His passion and strongly held political and religious views evidently flow through his work.

The multi award winning sculptor has reached many heights with his amazing pieces of figurative bronze art and is Included in many private collections throughout the World which lead to many prestigious commissioned pieces.

Work undertaken includes the likeness of Saint Anthony, in commemoration of the Eighth Centennial of the Saint's birth. Lorenzo's sculpture was blessed by the Holy Father in Saint Peter's Square before it was placed in the Basilica del Santo in Padua in 1995. He has also been commissioned by United Nations to produce a stamp for their collection, as well as placing several monumental sculptures though out the UK & Europe.

For a short period of time his stunning limited edition reproduction sculptures will be touring the UK, along side an exclusive exhibition of original works at the Halcyon Gallery, London. The touring exhibition is to feature some of Lorenzo Quinn's best work to date consisting of a collection of 8 pieces, 3 of which are brand new creations.

For a sneak preview and to pre-order any pieces from the collection please click here to visit our online gallery. 

Please contact us if you would like to be sent an invite and brochure to the showing of Lorenzo Quinn's new work, please visit the contact us page and submit your enquiry.

Related Links

Halcyon Gallery, Lorenzo Quinn - Equilibrium
Lorenzo Quinn (Artist Website)

Warner Bros has commissioned a number of acclaimed artists to paint a piece which reflected their feelings for The Inspirations of Oz Fine Art Collection. Their amazing creative artworks premiered at the highly anticipated event at the Miami Beach art fair at Ocean Drive Magazine's Paint the Town Green Presents: "The Emerald City" event on December 5, 2008.

The Inspirations of Oz Fine Art Collection features one-of-a-kind interpretive works of art, including painting, drawing and sculpture from esteemed artisans Angelo Aversa, Romero Britto, Gentle Giant, Phillip Graffham, Gris Grimly, Marcus Antonius Jansen, Johnny Johns, William Joyce, Joel Nakamura, Nelson De La Nuez, Glen Orbik, Ragnar, Alex Ross, Todd White and Yakovetic.

Being one of the chosen few, Todd White created three paintings from his visions and memories of the beloved and iconic motion picture. He has captured the true essence of the Wizard of Oz as well as implanting his own style and take on the much loved movie. The three paintings which featured at the Miami Beach event will soon be available to buy as limited edition canvas prints, with only 75 copies each and available at select galleries Worldwide. If you would like to express your interest in any of the Todd White art limited editions please contact us as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

You can also click here to view our Todd White Art collection

Related Links:

Press Release & Video
Todd White (Official Website)

We're all aware that mirrors can have an ability to change how we see a room and the space within it. Oddly though, it seems that a lot of people are missing the trick. Mirrors are seen as purely functional items. They help with making us look presentable before we leave the house, certainly. However, with a little thought behind the shape of the mirror, and where they're placed, the difference can be incredible.

One of the oldest tricks in the book is placing a mirror directly opposite a door or window. Naturally reflecting the light creates this wonderful illusion of broader spaces. It seems obvious when you think about it; it makes perfect sense, and is farly easy to achieve.

What of the odd shapes of room? The awkward walls and elongated spaces?

Sometimes it's those peculiar nooks and crannies that attract us to a house. But those very individualities can be a headache when we try to get creative. Surprisingly, it's not such a pain to enhance those dificult rooms. Long corridors and thin rooms lend themselves to this very well. By placing a mirror on the longest wall, the impression of depth is added, and the shorter walls are balanced out.

When we take away the purely functional aspect of the mirror, a new world opens up to us, and our homes unfold in beautiful and interesting new ways.

Take a look at our range of wall mirrors here.