Artist of the Week - Angela Arnold

Artist of the Week - Angela Arnold

"The Rich Earth" by Angela Arnold

Angela has been painting in South Aberdeenshire since 2001, inspired by the local land- and seascape: the view of big skies and changeable seas from the cliffs of coastal Kinneff, where she lives, or the deep red earth of the Mearns.
 Angela says:

"In my paintings I try to capture both stillness and motion (often linked with the emotion evoked) – and maybe these are not so much opposites as two sides of the same coin, seeking the core of the subject. I also produce vibrant abstracts and most recently I have been experimenting with stark bl/wh, rather minimalist, painting.A lot of my work is done in acrylic on board, rather than on canvas, calling for a different kind of technique. I have developed a method of mounting board on an integral frame and the finished product looks like a box canvas, with painted sides, ready to hang - or to frame, if you wish. You will find my paintings work especially well in larger/modern rooms, with a bit of distance and space."

Click HERE to see more of Angela's work on Affordable British Art

Artist of the Week - Claire Losada

Claire Losada is this week's Artist of the Week.
Claire says :
"I am a self representing artist and mostly my work reflects my own moods and emotions.
I use my art as a vehicle to convey my emotional states and well being, through use of colour and application of chosen media. Vivid hues translate to give a representation of moods that enlighten the onlooker, where no explanation is necessary.
The paintings, of varying subject matter are set to convey messages through the very essence of their simplicity. The use of subdued ochre hues, appear unsettling purely through the use of colour but a sunset or a sunrise can depict a sense of harmony and serenity and an enviable state of emotion.

These paintings are intended to communicate and reach out to the onlooker, invoking a real emotion. At that moment they are influenced by the artwork, it is having an effect on their mood and state of mind. It is communicating with the onlooker by the very essence of its existence, borne from the emotions and mood of its creator.
The vehicle of paint has been used as a way of expressing myself and venting emotions experienced through the stresses of everyday life. Experiencing a roller coaster of emotions, I sought a vehicle for communicating and retaining my sanity that turned sometimes negative emotions, into something productive and positive.
Some of us have seen sanity, if only in a vision but for me, my vision is communicated through my work.
I am pleased to take on commissions in any media and can provide you with a unique piece of art in a colour scheme that is befitting to the interior design of the environment in which it is to be displayed. Please contact me to discuss ideas at any time!

Click HERE to see more of Claire's work on Affordable British Art

Artist of The Week - Michelle Gibbs

This week we have Michelle Gibbs as our Artist of the Week. Michelle says:

"Art is my life, and always has been. I have a GNVQ in advanced art and design, and a degree in Interior Design. Painting from a studio at home, I tend to be working on several projects simultaneously. Often returning to a piece trying something new and inspiring. Each design has something different and unique about it, making it a one off.
I have travelled the world, visiting inspiring places such as New York, Australia, Fiji, Thailand, Singapore, and New Zealand. Many of my inspirations are evident in my work. Colours mimic a time or a place.
From the blues and greens of the great barrier reef in Australia, to the orange and reds of the Fijian sunsets, travelling has brought vibrancy and energy into my work, through the unique combinations of colour and texture I am able to express my experiences and share them in a contemporary and abstract form. It is my aim to transform a space from a basic and simple room, into one filled with energy, inspiration, dedication and light"

Click HERE to see more of Michelle's paintings on Affordable British Art

Artist of The Week - Steven Montgomery

The Artist of the Week this week is Steven Montgomery. Steven is an abstract artist who enjoys working on large scale canvases. The painting shown is one of his "smaller" works - but at 76cmx50cm it is nonetheless a substantial painting....made moreso by the sculptural use of texture on the canvas. Steven's work often makes use of texture....usually of multiple layers of paint, and it wouldn't be unusual to find hundreds of pounds worth of paint extravagently used on one canvas. I particularly love this painting....it's called "Too Busy To Notice"....and is a depiction of a beautiful sunset over the ocean. Something which most people don't seem to have the time to take to notice of nowadays. It is done in Steven's scraped & scultured style,which gives it a 3D effect, standing proud of the canvas. This approach gives it a tactile quality which viewers just have to touch - thereby forcing the viewer to stop and interact with that which they usually miss.

To see more of Steven's artworks on Affordable British Art, click HERE

Artist of The Week - Tony Broadbent

This week's Artist of the week is Tony Broadbent. Tony Broadbent is a Contemporary Artist who paints mainly abstract, figurative and traditional art in all media. Tony's work is best displayed on plain colour large expanse walls and is suitable for both minimalist and featured positioning. Highly collectible, his work has been recognised as a departure from the mundane.
I have known Tony for a number of years now, and watched as his art has developed through various stages.....but I have to say that despite the many works of his that I like ..... but I always keep coming back to this one. It's called October 2003. To me, there's something in the painting which draws you in......definately one of my favourites.

To see more of Tony's work click HERE

Artist of The Week - Naomi Rae

The Artist of the Week this week has been Naomi Rae. Naomi grew up in an artistic family in the thriving art colony of St. Ives and drawing and painting has always been part of Naomi's life. A move to New Zealand provided the opportunity to develop her skills and on her return to St Ives she began painting full time. Although abstract in form, and painted in the studio, the canvases originate from close-up photographs of the surrounding landscape. Naomi is drawn to her subjects by texture and colour; surfaces that have decayed and weathered, such as peeling paint, rotting wood and corroding metal. Back in the studio these photographs provide the basis for the finished pieces. Acrylic is sometimes combined with stitching and textile work, to produce vibrant and textured canvases.
To see more of Naomi's work click HERE

Artist of The Week - Kosana Marton

Artist of the week is Kosana Marton. Kosana is a Scottish artist based in Fife. Originally from East Kilbride, she studied art and design in Glasgow after completing her secondary education and, after a break from the arts, returned to study fine art at Edinburgh College of Art in 1991.

She takes her inspiration from nature; surroundings, colour, light and texture all play a part in helping her to create contemporary paintings using acrylic, mixed media and watercolour. Her subject matter varies dependent on her mood at the time, ranging from landscapes to abstract. She also enjoys figurative work.

She doesn’t work from sketch books, preferring to work from reality, photographs or memories. Her paintings start as a rough idea in her mind’s eye when a basic colour palette is also decided. However, from that point on, the rest of the painting evolves spontaneously on the canvas until completion.

Kosana has her work in private collections throughout the UK, Europe, USA and New Zealand. The NHS also purchased 9 paintings for permanent display the Queen Margaret Hospital, Dunfermline. She exhibits throughout the year at various venues/galleries.

Click here to see more of Kosana's work on Affordable British Art

Our new Artist of the week is Claire Losada.
Claire says about her art:
"I use my art as a vehicle to convey my emotional states and well being, through use of colour and application of chosen media. Vivid hues translate to give a representation of moods that enlighten the onlooker, where no explanation is necessary.

The paintings, of varying subject matter are set to convey messages through the very essence of their simplicity. The use of subdued ochre hues, appear unsettling purely through the use of colour but a sunset or a sunrise can depict a sense of harmony and serenity and an enviable state of emotion.

These paintings are intended to communicate and reach out to the onlooker, invoking a real emotion. At that moment they are influenced by the artwork, it is having an effect on their mood and state of mind. It is communicating with the onlooker by the very essence of its existence, borne from the emotions and mood of its creator.

The vehicle of paint has been used as a way of expressing myself and venting emotions experienced through the stresses of everyday life. Experiencing a roller coaster of emotions, I sought a vehicle for communicating and retaining my sanity that turned sometimes negative emotions, into something productive and positive.

Some of us have seen sanity, if only in a vision but for me, my vision is communicated through my work."

See more of Claire's art on Affordable British Art by clcicking HERE

Artist of The Week - Amanda Hunt

Our new Artist of the Week is Amanda Hunt.
Amanda is a contemporary Artist who has a real passion for all forms of painting and drawing.
She paints from her studio in the Berkshire countryside and started exhibiting her work in the summer of 2005.
Since then Amanda’s work has been attracting international attention as well as considerable interest throughout the UK. To date her paintings have been bought by collectors in America, Canada, South Africa and Singapore as well throughout Europe and the UK. I particularly like the atmosphere in this painting....the lone tree, bearing witness to the end of the day......there's something very comforting about it.
To see more of Amanda's work on Affordable British Art, click HERE.

Artist of The Week - Gaynor Henaghan

The Artist of the Week on the Affordable British Art gallery is Gaynor Henaghan. Gaynor says: "Art is my passion, as well as my full time career. I was born, live and paint in sunny Yorkshire, UK.
I paint both contemporary and more traditional pieces, depending on the mood and what is influencing me at the time! My main inspiration is colour, light and structure, although ideas often come from the most unexpected places - from facial expressions to the spoken word... you'd be amazed!
I work a great deal with texture as it gives a whole new dimension to the artwork itself - capturing the visual aspect but also making you want to feel it - I love the fact that my work can be open to different interpretation by each person that views it - it can be endless, which is what I aim to achieve in my abstract work.

Click HERE to view more of Gaynor's original textured abstract work, and some of her figurative work on Affordable British Art