Paul J Best

Joined Artfinder: Dec. 2013

Artworks for sale: 397

(33)

United Kingdom

Updates from Paul J Best's studio

  • Natural Perception

    Natural Perception

    The posters and flyers have arrived for my Exhibition with Karen Eames at the Yellow Edge Gallery in Gosport and are looking good. It would be great to see you there. Please message me for an invitation to the Private View.

    08 July 2019
    Southern Trees - Fundraiser at 'The Colour Factory ' 25 year celebration.

    Southern Trees - Fundraiser at 'The Colour Factory ' 25 year celebration.

    I very much enjoyed the 30 minute painting challenge to create a painting that is then auctioned to raise funds for the NP-UK charity as part of the 25 year anniversary celebrations of 'The Colour Factory' in Winchester. The lady that bought this painting named it 'Southern Trees' as she said it reminder her of holidays in Provence...well the wine was flowing well!

    01 July 2019
    Contemporary Landscape Painting at West Dean College, West Sussex

    Contemporary Landscape Painting at West Dean College, West Sussex

    I had a fantastic week last week at the excellent West Dean College as a student on a course exploring Contemporary painting led by the inspirational artist and educator Steve Humble. It was just great to have the time to immerse myself in the iconic chalk Downland landscape setting of the College and to be challenged in my painting responses. I feel that I learned a great deal and have developed further as an artist.

    31 May 2019
    Artist in Residence at the Five bells Gallery, Buriton Hampshire

    Artist in Residence at the Five bells Gallery, Buriton Hampshire

    I enjoyed being Artist in Residence at this great Hampshire Pub and gallery where 20 of my paintings are currently on exhibition and for sale. How great is that !

    31 May 2019
    'Plein Air' painting at St Cross, Winchester

    'Plein Air' painting at St Cross, Winchester

    I have had a great time painting 'Plein Air at the meadows at St Cross in Winchester recently. I pitched myself next to the public footpath. This suits me as I enjoy talking with the walkers and it is all part of the experience for me.

    29 May 2019
    Exhibition of paintings at the David Lloyd heath club at West End, Southampton

    Exhibition of paintings at the David Lloyd heath club at West End, Southampton

    I am delighted to have 13 of my Hampshire landscape inspired original paintings and four limited edition prints now on exhibition in the lounges of this busy Health Club.

    11 May 2019
    Some great feedback from a happy purchaser

    Some great feedback from a happy purchaser

    I was delighted to receive this great feedback from the happy purchaser of my painting 'Elements I ' " The painting is stunning. It was purchased as a gift and the recipient loves it. Thank you Paul"

    10 May 2019
    Happy Purchasers!

    Happy Purchasers!

    I was pleased to receive some images of my Dyptch 'Michedever woods in Spring I & II ' from a happy purchaser installed in their new extension in Whitchurch in Hampshire. Particularly effective with a bright blue sky above ! I am very pleased to take commissions for paintings to suit individual spaces and colour themes. Please just message me.

    10 May 2019
    Painting Freedom in my completed loft studio.

    Painting Freedom in my completed loft studio.

    I feel that I have been liberated to experiment with a freer more abstract painting style this weekend. After 34 years, Friday was my last day of employment as a Landscape Architect working in Local Government. I have founded a creative arts and landscape consultancy which will be the vehicle for my work as an artist , landscape architect and urban designer. check out peopleplacenature co uk I am looking forward to working with my favourite creative people on some great projects to benefit people and nature and to enhance places and I am particularly excited about having more time freedom to pursue my passion for painting!!

    31 March 2019
    Painting Workshop and Exhibition. Five Bells Gallery, Buriton, Hampshire

    Painting Workshop and Exhibition. Five Bells Gallery, Buriton, Hampshire

    I'm looking forward to leading this painting workshop at the Five Bells Gallery, Buriton next Saturday. There are still a few places available. Beginners are welcome.. lunch is sure to be fabulous! This launches my new exhibition there until end of April. Contact Fran at the five Bells Gallery or message me

    10 March 2019
    The Smoke that Thunders

    The Smoke that Thunders

    I am very pleased to have sold my large original painting 'The smoke that Thunders 'today. This will be sent by air with Transglobal Express to Georgia for framing before being forwarded to the buyer. I feel happy that the buyer is investing in having the painting framed... so all in all a significant investment. This is a first for me using the Artfinder framing service in America and I cannot help wondering where the buyer is based. However a nice mystery!

    24 February 2019
    30 paintings sold through Artfinder

    30 paintings sold through Artfinder

    The sale of my painting Buriton Pond IV was a small milestone, being the 30th of my paintings sold through Artfinder. I have now sold over 80 paintings and 40 limited edition prints in total over the past 5 years … which I guess is an achievement of sorts. Fame and fortune must be around the next corner!

    15 December 2018