About Paul J Best
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Education
1980 - 2000
Cheltenham Art College- Southampton Institute-Oxford Brookes University
Awards
2018
Titchfield Art and Craft Show 2018
This show is a three day premier art and craft trade show drawing a large number of artists and craftsmen from different parts of the country and abroad. The show is now in its 44th year.
2014
Titchfield Art and Craft Show 2014
The Titchfield Art And Craft Show is a three day premier art and craft trade show drawing a large number of artists and craftsmen from different parts of the country and abroad. The show is now in its 40th year. This year 150 artists exhibited.
2001
Landscape Institute Design Award
The Gosport Millennium promenade. Worshipful Company of Pavoirs. Award for excellence in Paving design.
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Event: In Search of a New World. On-line exhibition
Dates: Aug. 15, 2020 - Oct. 31, 2020
My painting Migration II selected for Exhibition
Event: Landscape Open Exhibition
Dates: March 10, 2020 - March 22, 2020
Landscape focused exhibition alongside 8 respected local artists including Eleanor McKnight,Linda Foskett, Alan Davies and Andy Newton. See the Oxmarket Gallery website for more information.
Event: Christmas Exhibition
Dates: Dec. 3, 2019 - Dec. 7, 2019
I will be exhibiting five paintings in the Yellow Edge Gallery's Christmas Show at Stoke Road, Gosport from Tuesday 3rd December 1.00 pm until 5.00pm on Saturday 7th December. Please let me know if you would like to come along to the Private View to meet the artists, which is to be held from 6-8pm on Tuesday 3rd December https://yellowedgegallery.com/ www.pauljbest.wordpress.com
Event: November Open Exhibition
Dates: Nov. 12, 2019 - Nov. 16, 2019
I will be exhibiting alongside some exceptional artists at this new and exciting Contemporary art Gallery in Gosport
Event: Place
Dates: Sept. 20, 2019 - Nov. 1, 2019
Exhibition jointly with Artist and Architect Rebecca Galbraith exploring 'Place' as a theme.
Event: Natural Perception
Dates: Aug. 6, 2019 - Aug. 10, 2019
Exhibition jointly with the artist Karen Eames.
Visual perceptions of the natural environment. Its beauty.Its Variety, its complexity and its mystery.
Event: Landscape Reflections
Dates: March 17, 2019 - April 30, 2019
Exhibition of landscape inspired paintings
Event: Bursledon Art Society. Winter Art Show
Dates: Nov. 24, 2018 - Nov. 25, 2018
Annual Bursledon Art society winter art show . See www.bursledonartsociety.co.uk.
Featuring works by a number of talented Hampshire based artists
http://bursledonartsociety.co.uk/artists
Event: Gallery Exhibition
Dates: Oct. 20, 2018 - Dec. 31, 2018
I have selected paintings on exhibition at Claridge Fine art ,25 Southgate Street Winchester.
www.claridgefineart.com
Event: Landscape Refelections
Dates: May 2, 2018 - July 31, 2018
An exhibition of 11 original paintings for sale
Event: Landscape Reflections
Dates: April 12, 2018 - July 16, 2018
This will be my fourth solo exhibition at this popular Hampshire Country Park near Petersfield in Hampshire. There are 19 original paintings on exhibition and for sale.
Event: Four Seasons
Dates: Feb. 3, 2018 - Jan. 21, 2018
Curated exhibition open to all residents of Hampshire, Isle of Wight, Wiltshire and Dorset entitled Four Seasons.
Event: Hampshire Art Exhibition
Dates: Dec. 1, 2017 - Jan. 3, 2018
I have three paintings exhibited amongst 50m works, alongside 19 other Hampshire based artists.
Event: Landscape Reflections
Dates: April 1, 2017 - April 29, 2017
Solo Exhibition of paintings and limited edition prints throughout the month of April.
Event: Gallery Exhibition
Dates: Feb. 18, 2017 - April 1, 2017
Exhibition focusing on of my Beechwood series through the four seasons as framed limited edition prints.
Event: Gallery Exhibition
Dates: Dec. 3, 2016 - Jan. 31, 2017
Exhibition of original paintings and limited edition prints. 20% discount on normal prices up to Christmas.
Event: Landscape Reflections
Dates: Dec. 2, 2016 - Jan. 15, 2017
Exhibition of original paintings at the Visitor Centre Theatre.
Event: Gallery Exhibition
Dates: Nov. 1, 2016 - Dec. 31, 2016
Exhibition of original paintings inspired by Hampshire Landscapes, together with a selection of of limited edition prints. http://www.hardingspictureframing.co.uk/
Event: Gallery Exhibition
Dates: Sept. 16, 2016 - Oct. 31, 2016
I have a selection of my marine inspired original paintings on exhibition at this new concept combined restaurant/ events venue and Gallery at Ocean Village during the Southampton boat show and continuing until the end of October.
Event: Landscape Reflections
Dates: Sept. 1, 2016 - Oct. 30, 2016
Solo exhibition featuring paintings inspired by the Nature Reserve
Event: Gallery Exhibition
Dates: July 1, 2016 - July 31, 2016
Artist of the Month I have a solo exhibition in the gallery space of my original paintings as well as limited edition prints for sale.
Event: Titchfield Art and Craft Show 2016
Dates: April 23, 2016 - April 24, 2016
Popular Open Arts and Craft Show
Event: Landscape Reflections
Dates: March 11, 2016 - April 24, 2016
Exhibition of Original paintings and limited editions prints inspired by the Queen Elizabeth Country Park and the South Downs Landscape
Event: Gallery Exhibition
Dates: Dec. 6, 2015 - Dec. 31, 2016
I have original paintings, limited edition prints and free prints on exhibition . Great pub with access to dramatic south downs landscape nearby !
Event: Landscape Reflections
Dates: Oct. 22, 2015 - Jan. 17, 2016
Solo Exhibition comprising paintings and limited edition prints inspired by the dramatic landscape of the queen Elizabeth Country Park. Exhibition extended until 17th January 2016
Event: Landscape Reflections
Dates: Sept. 17, 2015 - Dec. 30, 2015
A solo exhibition of 25 original paintings and a range of limited edition and free prints all inspired by Hampshire Landscapes. Exhibition extended until 30 December
Event: New Forest Open Arts Summer Exhibition
Dates: July 10, 2015 - Sept. 3, 2015
Exhibition of paintings inspired by the New Forest selected form an open competition at the New forest visitors Centre based in Lyndhurst.
Event: Gallery Exhibition
Dates: July 4, 2015 - Jan. 31, 2016
I have original works and limited edition prints exhibited .
Event: Group Exhibition
Dates: July 4, 2015 - Sept. 30, 2015
I have original works and limited edition prints exhibited at this lively 'pop up' gallery based at the busy Festival Place shopping centre in Basingstoke
Event: Gallery Exhibition
Dates: June 27, 2015 - Aug. 13, 2015
Original work and limited edition prints
Event: Summer Open Exhibition
Dates: June 24, 2015 - Sept. 5, 2015
I am pleased to have had my painting Titchfield Haven I selected for exhibition in the Rum's Eg Gallery Summer Open Exhibition.
Event: Landscape Reflections
Dates: June 1, 2015 - July 31, 2015
Solo Exhibition as part of the Whitehill and Bordon Summer Arts Festival throughout June and July.
Event: Gallery Exhibition
Dates: May 3, 2015 - Aug. 3, 2015
Original Works
Event: Gallery Exhibition
Dates: April 25, 2015 - Aug. 31, 2016
Selection of limited edition prints
Event: Titchfield Art & Craft Show
Dates: April 24, 2015 - April 26, 2015
Lively and well respected Hampshire Open Art Show
Preview Evening Friday 24th April 2015
Open to the Public Saturday 25th & Sunday 26th April 2015
I will be exhibiting 9 New Original Paintings Inspired by Hampshire landscapes
Event: Art at the Five Bells ,Buriton
Dates: March 14, 2015 - March 21, 2015
Solo Exhibition. 'Landscape reflections 'at the Gallery at the Five Bells Pub at Buriton, Hampshire.
Please contact me if you would like to be invited to the Private View
Event: Gallery Exhibition
Dates: March 1, 2015 - Jan. 31, 2016
I currently have a number of original paintings and selected limited edition prints available for sale at 'Tashinga' a shop and gallery in the centre of the lively Village of Bishops Waltham selling high quality gifts and arts and crafts . 'Tashinga' , Bishops Waltham, Hampshire, SO23 1AB tel 01489 893861 see www.tashinga.com
Event: Gallery Exhibition
Dates: Jan. 24, 2015 - Jan. 31, 2016
I have a series of limited edition prints and free prints exhibited.
Event: Gallery Exhibition
Dates: Jan. 1, 2015 - March 31, 2015
Feature Exhibition of 13 original paintings and 15 limited Edition Prints for sale
Event: Gallery Exhbition
Dates: Nov. 28, 2014 - Jan. 31, 2015
Limited edition Prints available for sale. Coastal and woodland themes.
Event: Gallery Exhibition
Dates: Sept. 15, 2014 - Nov. 30, 2014
Originals and limited edition Prints
Event: 20 artists for 20 years
Dates: Sept. 13, 2014 - Sept. 20, 2014
Exhibition of 20 local artist's work based on Warsash and local themes to celebrate the 20 years that the Gallery has been open.See http://www.hardingspictureframing.co.uk/
Event: Hampshire Open Studios
Dates: Aug. 16, 2014 - Aug. 25, 2014
I have eight original paintings and five limited edition prints exhibited as part of the annual Hampshire Open Studios event at the recently opened Warsash Studios at Warsash Hampshire
Event: New Forest Open Art
Dates: July 26, 2014 - Aug. 30, 2014
Exhibition of Selected work. .See www.newforestcentre.org.uk
Event: Sketches of Romsey
Dates: July 2, 2014 - July 27, 2014
Exhibition at Rum's Eg professional High Street Gallery for the duration of the Romsey Festival 2014.
I am pleased to have had four paintings selected for exhibition based on observations at Mottisfont Abbey, the National trust House and Garden near Romsey.
Event: Hiscocks Gallery
Dates: June 1, 2014 - July 31, 2014
I currently have five large format paintings exhibited and for sale at the Hiscocks Gallery , Southsea, Portsmouth, Hampshire.
See http://www.hiscockgallery.co.uk/
Event: Titchfield Art and Craft Show
Dates: April 25, 2014 - April 27, 2014
Popular local art show now in it's 40th year. Preview evening Friday 25th April
http://titchfieldartandcraft.co.uk/
Biography
Paul is particularly drawn to painting landscapes and seascapes and abstracts inspired by nature. He exhibits on line and sells his paintings at a number of Hampshire and Isle of Wight based Art Galleries and Shops and now has paintings in collections across the UK and in America, Switzerland, Germany, Spain, the Caribbean and Australia.
Paul has qualified in Landscape Architecture, Urban Design and Fine Art ( Painting) and is a Fellow of the Landscape Institute. His practice as a national award winning landscape architect greatly informs his paintings and vice versa.
He particularly likes to create textured paintings and often incorporates gels and pastes and sometimes applies gold leaf. He mostly always incorporates reflective paints in the work to capture and reflect the light. He will usually combine the use of palette knife and soften this with brush work.
He is inspired by the enduring 'impressionist' masters: Turner, Klimt, Monet, Cezanne, Matisse, and also the more contemporary landscape painters, Mackintosh, Hitchens, Manrique, Heron, Rae, Tress.
All work is initialled on the front and signed on the back and is supplied with a signed certificate of authenticity. Most work will be corded and ready to hang. Paintings will be wrapped in bubble wrap and secured in strong cardboard packaging for delivery.
Royal Mail will be used for most deliveries within the UK and ' Parcels to Go' for international deliveries as these have proved to be reliable. If the country is not listed then please do contact Paul and he will determine the shipping cost. If import duties are due, then I am afraid that buyers are responsible for paying those import fees as these will vary from country to country.
Paul is always very pleased to take commissions. If you have an idea in mind for a particular space then please make contact. He would really appreciate any feedback on his work. If you see a painting that you love then please do feel free to make an offer or to message Paul for any further information. He loves to think that people enjoy having the paintings in their homes.
Please visit Paul's websites and facebook and twitter pages
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