Suzanne Cannon
Our 2009 Christmas Exhibition was a huge success, despite the weather, and featured the
works of three Lancashire-born artists Suzanne Cannon, Trevor Lingard and Peter Worswick.
The Joy of Being
Secreted away in impenetrable night
Vast open sky meets a land without light
Bound to this scene is the watcher unseen
Consumed in creation, transfixed by the dream
When with blinding brilliance the gift of pure light
Sends night's terrors and torments to flight
This new dawn a wonder to behold
And I feel blessed to watch it unfold
perspective by a dawn walk on Helvellyn
by Suzanne Cannon
Water-colour artist Trevor Lingard displayed a wide variety of nostalgic and modern day subject matter in the 'Viewing Room'. His architectural and figurative scenes depicted a loose, fresh and bold impressionist style which reflectied scenes of mood and atmosphere.
Peter Worswick used the exhibition to launch his 'Figurative' work in oil, which were very well received, alongside a selection of his very successful acrylic and epoxy resin contemporary woodland scenes of birch trees and bluebell woods.
with my main inspiration's and ideas and influences behind my paintings."
Ross Eccles
chose to launch his book in the UK at the gallery alongside
another amazing collection of his works.
The book,"Ross - A Journey Into Art"
gives a unique and deeply personal
introduction to one of Europe's most
prolific and inimitable contemporary artists.
Some of the work featured in the book had been
specifically chosen to hang in the exhibition
and collectors old and new were able to get
their book signed and have a chat
with Ross on the night.
The event was lively, informative and in addition raised an amazing £2,000 for our appeal."
Lilian Croston - Principal of Westholme School
Ross engaged everyone with a talk on how the brain works
and on his mindset when working artistically.
A painting Ross had produced and generously donated whilst on a workshop at the school raised £1,500 on the night. and a further £500 was raised through a raffle of three original paintings by three of our other artists.
Mr Ainsworth was utterly delighted
to receive a raffle prize of an
original Elaine Cooper entitled
'Setting Up' which was part of her
'Shop Windows' Collection.
Julian Hindle who had purchased one
of Ross's paintings on the night was
pleasantly surprised to be adding another
artist's work to his growing collection.
Julian received an original watercolour
entitled 'The Day Winds Down , Pendleton'
by artist Geoff Butterworth.
Carole Hindle, a keen
John Thompson fan gasped
with delight at landing an
original sketch by the artist!
John Thompson
famous for his group and figure works, as well as work from Geoff Butterworth and Ian Pickvance.
On the night John was on hand to sign his book,"Do you like 'em then?"
(a favourite saying of his).
He also chatted to guests in the
Gallery about his work and his life
whilst showing off his latest Gucci shoes!
Local artist Ian Pickvance showcased a selection of British and African Wildlife paintings in acrylic paint. His 'baby animals' series were a definite hit along with his ever popular Birds of Prey.
Todd White
Hollywood artist Todd White is one of the top 3 Best-Selling Artists in the
UK today and has Sharon Stone, Michael Douglas, Macauley Culkin and
Hugh Heffner as some of his celebrity Hollywood collectors
alongside many from the Ribble Valley now.
As one of only four galleries in the UK to receive a visit from Todd
this year we were given the chance of exhibiting an exclusive set of limited
editions unavailable to other galleries. The evening was indeed very special.
Our clients loved meeting Todd and relished the opportunity to
have sketches drawn of them on the back of their paintings.
In addition to originals, unseen limited editions and study sketches Todd
unveiled his first ever sculpture entitled ' Delicate' which was cast in bronze.
Our school's partnership with the gallery has again enabled the children
to learn new skills and to create excellent pieces of work."
Brian Beresford - Headmaster, Whalley CE Primary School
The evening was the culmination of a three month project to help support and promote art in the local community.
The gallery's most steadfast clients,
associated dealers, and dedicated collectors
of Ross's works were treated to our very first hugely
successful solo exhibition at the gallery.
in the North West. The exhibition featured
over 50 of Ross's abstract, acrylic paintings alongside his signature pen & watercolours
and was the largest collection of
Ross's works ever in the UK.
On the evening, Ross described David as an 'artist' himself for his skill on the football field.
paintings which she presented to us. A fantastic way of adding to our collection!"
Sandra & Harry Marshall
Elaine Cooper used the preview evening to introduce a more contemporary slant on her
popular theme of crooked houses
and shops, using stronger and
more vibrant colours.
A collection of works by David Mellor,
Elaine Cooper, Todd White and Geoffrey Key
were exhibited at our annual
pre-xmas exhibition.
Sandra and Harry Marshall, already avid collectors of Elaine's work were the lucky recipients of yet another Elaine Cooper original on the evening.
to be able to visit the gallery, be inspired and learn from the artists."
Brian Beresford - Headmaster, Whalley CE Primary School.
Ian Dugmore - Ainsworths Chartered Accountants.
able to meet the artists and to chat to them about their paintngs."
Lynn Jepson - Personnel Director, Daniel Thwaites Brewery.
Todd White Ross Eccles John Thompson Geoffrey Key Elaine Cooper Trevor Lingard
Margaret Hughlock Peter Worswick Geoff Butterworth Suzanne Cannon
Tuesday 7th. SEPTEMBER 2010