About Paul J Best
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Education
1980 - 2000
Cheltenham Art College- Southampton Institute-Oxford Brookes University
Awards
2021
Titchfield Art and Craft Show
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.
Upcoming events
Event: Titchfield Art and Craft Show 2024
Dates: 26 Apr 2024 - 28 Apr 2024
Well attended and respected regional Art and Craft Show .
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Previous events
Event: Back to the Drawing Board
Dates: 8 Jan 2024 - 9 Feb 2024
A Group exhibition celebrating renewal.
Event: Breath of Autumn
Dates: 2 Oct 2023 - 30 Oct 2023
Solo exhibition of Autumn Inspired paintings
Event: Hampshire Open Studios
Dates: 19 Aug 2023 - 28 Aug 2023
Group Exhibition as part of Hampshire Open Studios
Event: Flower Power Exhibition
Dates: 22 Apr 2023 - 14 May 2023
I am pleased to be taking part in this Exhibition celebrating floral art.
Event: Titchfield Art and Craft Show 2023
Dates: 21 Apr 2023 - 23 Apr 2023
Popular regional art show. Previews Friday 21 April ( tickets for Titchfield Community Centre ) and runs 222nd and 23rd April closing at 4.00 pm.
Event: Spring Art Show
Dates: 3 Mar 2023 - 12 Mar 2023
Group exhibition at this Vibrant Gosport Gallery
Event: Hampshire Cultural Trust . Open Exhibition
Dates: 7 Nov 2022 - 5 Jan 2023
Open exhibition across three arts venues in Hampshire manged by the Hampshire Cultural Trust. I have two paintings exhibited at the Ashcroft Arts centre.
Event: Autumn Fields
Dates: 17 Sep 2022 - 25 Sep 2022
Themed exhibition at this great gallery in Gosport, Hampshire.
Event: Open Exhibition
Dates: 30 Apr 2022 - 11 Jun 2022
Exhibition with 80 local and regional artist exhibiting .
Event: Titchfield Art and Craft Show 2022
Dates: 22 Apr 2022 - 24 Apr 2022
Well supported Regional Hampshire based Art Show
Event: Gallery and shop exhibition
Dates: 15 Apr 2022 - 30 Jun 2022
A range of my original paintings and limited editions prints on exhibition and for sale
Event: Spring Open Exhibition
Dates: 15 Apr 2022 - 24 Apr 2022
Exhibition across a range of painting subjects
Event: Flower Power
Dates: 1 Apr 2022 - 10 Apr 2022
Floral themed exhibition at this lively Gosport based Gallery
Event: Titchfield Art and Craft Show
Dates: 27 Nov 2021 - 28 Nov 2021
well supported Hampshire Art Show.
Event: Bursledon Art Show 2021
Dates: 27 Nov 2021 - 28 Nov 2021
Well supported Hampshire local Art Show
Event: In Search of a New World. On-line exhibition
Dates: 15 Aug 2020 - 31 Oct 2020
My painting Migration II selected for Exhibition
Event: Landscape Open Exhibition
Dates: 10 Mar 2020 - 22 Mar 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: 3 Dec 2019 - 7 Dec 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: 12 Nov 2019 - 16 Nov 2019
I will be exhibiting alongside some exceptional artists at this new and exciting Contemporary art Gallery in Gosport
Event: Place
Dates: 20 Sep 2019 - 1 Nov 2019
Exhibition jointly with Artist and Architect Rebecca Galbraith exploring 'Place' as a theme.
Event: Natural Perception
Dates: 6 Aug 2019 - 10 Aug 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: 17 Mar 2019 - 30 Apr 2019
Exhibition of landscape inspired paintings
Event: Bursledon Art Society. Winter Art Show
Dates: 24 Nov 2018 - 25 Nov 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: 20 Oct 2018 - 31 Dec 2018
I have selected paintings on exhibition at Claridge Fine art ,25 Southgate Street Winchester.
www.claridgefineart.com
Event: Landscape Refelections
Dates: 2 May 2018 - 31 Jul 2018
An exhibition of 11 original paintings for sale
Event: Landscape Reflections
Dates: 12 Apr 2018 - 16 Jul 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: 3 Feb 2018 - 21 Jan 2018
Curated exhibition open to all residents of Hampshire, Isle of Wight, Wiltshire and Dorset entitled Four Seasons.
Event: Hampshire Art Exhibition
Dates: 1 Dec 2017 - 3 Jan 2018
I have three paintings exhibited amongst 50m works, alongside 19 other Hampshire based artists.
Event: Landscape Reflections
Dates: 1 Apr 2017 - 29 Apr 2017
Solo Exhibition of paintings and limited edition prints throughout the month of April.
Event: Gallery Exhibition
Dates: 18 Feb 2017 - 1 Apr 2017
Exhibition focusing on of my Beechwood series through the four seasons as framed limited edition prints.
Event: Gallery Exhibition
Dates: 3 Dec 2016 - 31 Jan 2017
Exhibition of original paintings and limited edition prints. 20% discount on normal prices up to Christmas.
Event: Landscape Reflections
Dates: 2 Dec 2016 - 15 Jan 2017
Exhibition of original paintings at the Visitor Centre Theatre.
Event: Gallery Exhibition
Dates: 1 Nov 2016 - 31 Dec 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: 16 Sep 2016 - 31 Oct 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: 1 Sep 2016 - 30 Oct 2016
Solo exhibition featuring paintings inspired by the Nature Reserve
Event: Gallery Exhibition
Dates: 1 Jul 2016 - 31 Jul 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: 23 Apr 2016 - 24 Apr 2016
Popular Open Arts and Craft Show
Event: Landscape Reflections
Dates: 11 Mar 2016 - 24 Apr 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: 6 Dec 2015 - 31 Dec 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: 22 Oct 2015 - 17 Jan 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: 17 Sep 2015 - 30 Dec 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: 10 Jul 2015 - 3 Sep 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: 4 Jul 2015 - 31 Jan 2016
I have original works and limited edition prints exhibited .
Event: Group Exhibition
Dates: 4 Jul 2015 - 30 Sep 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: 27 Jun 2015 - 13 Aug 2015
Original work and limited edition prints
Event: Summer Open Exhibition
Dates: 24 Jun 2015 - 5 Sep 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: 1 Jun 2015 - 31 Jul 2015
Solo Exhibition as part of the Whitehill and Bordon Summer Arts Festival throughout June and July.
Event: Gallery Exhibition
Dates: 3 May 2015 - 3 Aug 2015
Original Works
Event: Gallery Exhibition
Dates: 25 Apr 2015 - 31 Aug 2016
Selection of limited edition prints
Event: Titchfield Art & Craft Show
Dates: 24 Apr 2015 - 26 Apr 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: 14 Mar 2015 - 21 Mar 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: 1 Mar 2015 - 31 Jan 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: 24 Jan 2015 - 31 Jan 2016
I have a series of limited edition prints and free prints exhibited.
Event: Gallery Exhibition
Dates: 1 Jan 2015 - 31 Mar 2015
Feature Exhibition of 13 original paintings and 15 limited Edition Prints for sale
Event: Gallery Exhbition
Dates: 28 Nov 2014 - 31 Jan 2015
Limited edition Prints available for sale. Coastal and woodland themes.
Event: Gallery Exhibition
Dates: 15 Sep 2014 - 30 Nov 2014
Originals and limited edition Prints
Event: 20 artists for 20 years
Dates: 13 Sep 2014 - 20 Sep 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: 16 Aug 2014 - 25 Aug 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: 26 Jul 2014 - 30 Aug 2014
Exhibition of Selected work. .See www.newforestcentre.org.uk
Event: Sketches of Romsey
Dates: 2 Jul 2014 - 27 Jul 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: 1 Jun 2014 - 31 Jul 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: 25 Apr 2014 - 27 Apr 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 and sells his paintings on line and at exhibitions and also through Hampshire based Art Galleries and Shops and now has paintings in collections across the UK and in America, France, Switzerland, Germany, Spain, Italy 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: Klimt, Monet, Cezanne, Matisse, Sorolla and also the more contemporary landscape painters, notably Hitchens, Rae and Tress.
All work is initialed 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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