"Katia Bellini, Wooded Landscape with Deer" by Katia Bellini

“This painting draws inspiration from Dutch Italianate landscape painting, typically set in woodland with golden light and distant ruins or animals in the foreground. I wanted to explore the difference between traditional and contemporary techniques as well as the tension between abstraction and representation. I used many layers of fine glazes to create an overall warm glow.” - Katia Bellini

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"Malcolm Teasdale, Chips Under The Lamp, 2012" by Malcolm Teasdale

Much of Malcolm's work has arisen from the industrial history of his local area in the North East of England. His love of these locations and his genuine admiration for the scenes and characters he recreates comes across in the strong sense of community and camaraderie that defines all of his highly evocative work. It is the honesty of his approach that sets his work apart from his contemporaries however; he has an extraordinary ability to convey the reality of everyday life and the atmosphere of each scene, rather than simply to recreate the literal image.

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"Georgina Vinsun, Claire, 2013" by Georgina Vinsun

“Warm tones, gestural flowing brushwork and a good splash of hot fluorescent pink...this piece was painted with hope for summer!” - Georgina Vinsun

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"Dex, LITERARY LONDON MAP (black)" by Dex

“A map of London featuring characters from the pages of novels based in London. The famous and infamous. And also the less well known. Those with an amazing moniker or brilliantly conceived nickname who are a credit to their creator. Each character has been plotted in the corners of the city they most liked to roam or chose to call home (sometimes on Her Majesty’s Pleasure). Combining hand-drawn typography and illustration, more than 250 novels were mined in the making of this piece.” - Dex

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"David Lyon, Sketch For Insects (Blue), 2000" by David Lyon

“This is a planned series of paintings that so far remain as sketches. The organic shapes and forms that reference insects are a starting point, and are accompanied by quick bursts of rhythmic energy.” - David Lyon.

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"Chris Sims, Meadow Song, 2010" by Chris Sims

“This piece was created as a response to an early morning walk with my dog. The sun rose and the landscape appeared colourful and alive, dancing even.” - Chris Sims

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"Kev Munday, 'British Birds' Giclee Print, 2013" by Kev Munday

“I was inspired for my British Birds print by Hawley Woods, a lake behind my old house in Farnborough, Hampshire. I was fascinated by the rainbow of colourful creatures who live there, including robins, owls, gulls, bullfinches, goldfinches, wagtails, sparrows, bluetits and kingfishers.” - Kev Munday.

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"Jessica Little, Lennon, 2010" by Jessica Little

“The contemplative face of this musical legend penetrates the screen of autumnal colour which drips over the canvas.” - Jessica Little.

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"Remi Rough, Phenomenology 0.1, 2011" by Remi Rough

An explosion of sharply defined colour; a vibrant, angular mosaic of the chaos that can only be borne of the disorder of the rough-edged street.

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"Juan Lara Hierro, M.M. (Gazes Set)" by Juan Lara Hierro

Spanish printmaker and publisher Juan Lara Hierro’s photographic etchings capture tranquil scenes of natural beauty. In this set of prints, Lara gazes out toward the horizon, an infinite stretch of ocean ahead. A respected photogravure specialist, Lara has won numerous national printing awards.

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