Enid Hutt Gallery blog - Art and Artists News - hyde tag

Outstanding new artwork from some our best selling artists.

Fri, 11 Mar 2011 00:45:00 GMT

We are delighted to show you the latest works from our best selling artists. Some fantastic new pieces from Doug Hyde with his new mode of transport in 'The Modfather' and a lovely set of four prints of the Seasons Smiles. Keith Proctor has also released, already popular new images. Three images are finished with hand embellishment on canvas, a fantastic use of colour which comes out perfectly on these new limited edition canvases.

We are also delighted to share a new artist who has joined the portfolio - Craig Davison. Davison perfectly captures the essence of youth, what it means to be a child swept away on a wave of imagination. This collection is inspired by childhood adventures of caped crusaders, dynamic duos and heroes on horseback.

He uses shadows in the background of his pieces to portray the hero in the fantasy world created by the child in question, from Batman to Charlie’s Angels and the Magnificent Seven; there is something for everyone in this unique collection. Click here to buy his new collection.

All of our new releases will be added as soon as possible and will be available to pre-order before release. We also have some excellent work from Mark Spain, Neil Dawson, Paul Horton, Paul Kenton and Peter Smith to name a few. You can view all new artwork on the new releases page.

Get Incredible Discounts in our Grand Art Sale

Mon, 10 Jan 2011 01:22:00 GMT

A belated Happy New Year friends old and new, and a big thank you for all the support to all our customers and visitors far and wide. It has certainly been an amazing year especially with the launch of our new website Mirror-Shop.co.uk to finish it off.

In 2011 we will be making some exciting new changes to the Enid Hutt Gallery website which will make browsing and buying much easier than before, soon to come with more tweaks and changes as the year progresses. Winter 2011 sees a great start to the year with some stunning new releases from artists such as Iain Faulkner and Mark Spain as well as some inspirational new work from Doug Hyde.

Our Grand Art Sale is nothing to miss with up to 50% off giving some crazy prices on prints, limited editions, some original art and sculptures, grab a saving before the end of January, we're also keeping our prices the same and giving you the discount on pre-January stock.

Click here to browse our discounted art.

The Best Artist Of 2009 is?..

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 14:58:00 GMT

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!

Sculptures from some of our best selling artists

Wed, 10 Jun 2009 16:35:00 GMT

Many of the artists available at the Enid Hutt Gallery are not only great painters but also sculptors, and love creating 3 dimensional pieces of art which bring their paintings to reality. Our outstanding range of unique sculpture is a great addition to the already highly collectable paintings from some of the coutry’s leading artists. Hand crafted using the finest materials appropriate to each piece, be it bronze, bronze resin or hand painted resins.

Hand painted resin is the most popular material used in creating contemporary sculpture reproductions. This is where the artist’s original forms the basis for a mould and from this mould the raw resin sculptures are produced. The raw resin begins its finishing process with refining and finally but most importantly hand painting. In particular, two of our top selling artists Doug Hyde and Peter Smith benefit from using hand painted resin- a perfect match for their contemporary styles.

Many other, more rustic artists like Lorenzo Quinn or Joy Kirton Smith prefer the medium of bronze resin or solid bronze. A bronze sculpture is an original piece of artwork, individually cast and made using the Lost Wax Process. A normal edition run for a bronze is between 1 and 8. However, each piece is classed as an original due to the individual way it is made.

The ‘bronze resin’ process is unique. From the artist original, a mould is handmade in clay to ensure accurate reproduction of the original. Using a mixture of natural compounds, the resin sculpture is then produced, before being finished and polished. Each sculpture is then engraved with its edition number and coated with a layer of pure bronze.

Another great part of the Enid Hutt Gallery's 2009 collection is the new Metal Wall Art and Wall Sculpture Range, a very adaptable style of sculpture. The clean cut lines and various tones of welded and brazed metals suit any room and are ever changing in the natural and artificial light.

The new collection boats fantastic and unusual abstract designs made in the California workshop of Artisan House. Artisan House wall sculptures elevate the look of any room or outdoor setting thanks to a comprehensive array of designs showcasing multi-colored, cool and warm tones; nature-themed pieces with earthly inspirations; and sculptures reminiscent of activities that relax, excite or inspire. Tabletop and freestanding floor pieces also make dynamic statements in the home or out-of-doors .

Click here to view our range of resin sculptures, bronze sculptures and metal wall art.

Bright and summery new limited edition prints from Doug Hyde

Wed, 13 May 2009 00:42:00 GMT

A superb new edition of 4 signed limited editon art prints from Doug Hyde, in a summery, bright and cheerful theme featuring his iconic smiling figures. Perfect timing to bring some warming and uplifting additions to your home, at only 8" x 8" these very versatile pictures look great on any wall especially in groups, up a stairwell or in a line along a hallway.

The miniature prints are perfect this summer as gifts, a gift of real emotional value. Being limited to only 295 copies the exclusive collection of 4 prints are something to cherish for years to come. Created using his trademark techniques in pastel. Doug’s bold palette combined with his expressive style provides a unique appeal not only to existing collectors but also those who are admirers and looking at Doug’s work for the first time.

Click here to view the full collection.

New Doug Hyde Prints and Sculptures

Thu, 12 Mar 2009 23:56:00 GMT

Multi-award winning artist and peoples’ favourite Doug Hyde simply can’t go wrong. His fabulous new collection of heart-warming images and sculptures is now available online and in the gallery and is enjoying an ecstatic reception.

Stylish, engaging, and brimming with personality, these must-have pieces feature a delightful cast of characters, including both familiar faces and some new friends. Doug Hyde's Artwork has an innovative style that speaks directly to the people's emotions by summarising love, desires, wishes and dreams, and has turned him into a genuine artist of the people, for the people.

He brings together the naïve charm of his distinctive, uplifting style with an unprecedented compositional sophistication. While Doug’s artistic journey has taken him from monotonal figurative work to blazing technicolour narratives, these images deploy a new language both in terms of colour, and in a range of elegant formal devices which convey his artistic and personal messages.

To browse the large selection of limited edition Doug Hyde prints and sculptures available from click here.

Vote for your favourite modern artist in The Times

Tue, 17 Feb 2009 13:58:00 GMT

The Times newspaper, in association with the Saatchi Gallery, are running a poll to find out who is the Nation's favourite modern artist working since 1900 and have compiled a list on-line from which to vote or you can nominate your favourite artist, if yours in not included on their list.

Listed are some of the most influential painters, sculptors, photographers, video and installation artists of the period with the likes of Jack Vettriano, Doug Hyde and Rolf Harris included to name a few – simply click on each name to learn more about them.

You can vote on-line for your favourite artist by going to The Times On-Line via the link below. The top 200 artists will be announced in The Times in May 2009.

But be quick- you have only today or tomorrow to register your vote, as voting closes on Wednesday 18th February 2009.

Times On-line - Favourite Artists Poll

Inspirational New Wall Decor and Artwork

Fri, 13 Feb 2009 01:25:00 GMT

Our new collections are starting to arrive for our spring release and will be available online as soon as possible. We have an excellent choice of new metal wall sculptures now on offer at the Enid Hutt Gallery with a selection of smaller designs in abstract, botanical and marine styles. These adaptable sculptures are perfect for any tight spot or hallway where you are limited for depth or overall size of the sculpture.

Our new limited edition prints are expected to be a huge hit this year with many already being sold out before they even reach the gallery. With releases from world renowned artists such as Doug Hyde, Henderson Cisz, Alexander Millar and Peter Smith, we are sure there will be something that catches your eye. It's certainly going to be another interesting year with established Scottish artist Lesley-Anne Derks joining the limited edition market, gracing us with five new limited edition boxed canvas prints and the likes of Neil Dawson and Caroline Shotton releasing very strong new collections of contemporary artwork.

Our most popular mirror, the Multi Facet wall mirror is now available in various styles and sizes. The timeless style and degree of light these mirrors can reflect is truly amazing and is the perfect finishing touch to any feature wall. With our current designs in a more symmetrical style, our new randomly placed facet mirrors will grab anyones attention.

We are now able to offer a lovely selection of miniature frameless wall mirrors in most of the designs which are currently available in larger sizes. This stunning new collection of wall mirrors will brighten any corner and is just perfect for any gift with the lower price point of under £70.

As well as all our fantastic new products on offer for spring 2009 we have moved forward with our logistics and partnered with a fantastic specialist overnight deliver service which helps maintain our excellent customer service and stress free shopping experience knowing that your artwork or mirror will arrive safely, handled with care.

Orders can now be placed up to 3pm for dispatch the same day and delivered the next working day by 4pm. We can also deliver our wall decor uk and worldwide.

Why are Doug Hyde artworks so popular?

Fri, 28 Nov 2008 21:28:00 GMT

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 was born in 1972 in Bristol, and throughout his early life was always focused on art, so it was no surprise that this became his chosen career. Doug Hyde's art is contemporary and very distinctive, his subjects filling the majority of the painting in a bold, larger-than-life style. This ensures the painting achieves maximum impact. Doug Hyde's artworks are often heart warming and uplifting, stirring a fondness within the viewer for the subject in the painting.

This is Doug Hyde's aim- to provoke a positive response in people, and his success in this intention has made a huge impact on the British and international art scene. He has also raised money for charity through the sale of his artwork. No wonder his original pastel works have become collector's items!

At the Enid Hutt Gallery, you can purchase Doug Hyde prints including signed limited edition Doug Hyde prints!

Click to view our Doug Hyde Prints