Art News and Views

Contemporary portrait painting of two stylised faces leaning together in a kiss, with flowing black lines, blue accents and gold decorative patterns against a warm golden background. Available from The Acorn Gallery, Pocklington

Barbara Pintado: Vibrant Contemporary Art from ...

Discover Barbara Pintado – Exclusively at The Acorn Gallery, Pocklington We are delighted to introduce the vibrant and emotionally expressive artwork of Ibiza-based artist Barbara Pintado. Known for her captivating...

Barbara Pintado: Vibrant Contemporary Art from ...

Discover Barbara Pintado – Exclusively at The Acorn Gallery, Pocklington We are delighted to introduce the vibrant and emotionally expressive artwork of Ibiza-based artist Barbara Pintado. Known for her captivating...

The Acorn Gallery blog reveals the top selling artists for 2025.

The 2025 Top Sellers List at The Acorn Gallery ...

Every January, once the last receipts are filed and the final exhibitions of the year have settled into memory, we do something that’s become a bit of an Acorn Gallery...

The 2025 Top Sellers List at The Acorn Gallery ...

Every January, once the last receipts are filed and the final exhibitions of the year have settled into memory, we do something that’s become a bit of an Acorn Gallery...

'So Many Beautiful Reasons to Be Happy' ... the David Kirkman Abstreet Collection!

'So Many Beautiful Reasons to Be Happy' ... the...

Sometimes, art finds its owner in almost the same way as animals do... People say that a cat will choose its owner, whereas dogs just love everybody. And so it...

'So Many Beautiful Reasons to Be Happy' ... the...

Sometimes, art finds its owner in almost the same way as animals do... People say that a cat will choose its owner, whereas dogs just love everybody. And so it...

The Wonderful Wizard of Oz Collection from Yorkshire artist Danny Abrahams is available now from The Acorn Gallery in Pocklington. Visit the gallery or shop online or just call us on 01759 307652.

From Yorkshire Skies to The Emerald City - The ...

There’s something truly magical about watching an artist’s journey unfold, and Danny Abrahams is a shining example of talent, determination and heart. From his earliest days as a self-taught painter...

From Yorkshire Skies to The Emerald City - The ...

There’s something truly magical about watching an artist’s journey unfold, and Danny Abrahams is a shining example of talent, determination and heart. From his earliest days as a self-taught painter...

Artist Ben Riley with artwork of Freddie Mercury that he created using broken vinyl records. Artwork available from The Acorn Gallery, Pocklington. Shop online or call us on 01759 307652. Commissions welcome.

Making Art with Music - Literally!

If you’re a fan of both art and music, then you need to know about Ben Riley - the artist who literally paints with sound. Okay, so not sound exactly,...

Making Art with Music - Literally!

If you’re a fan of both art and music, then you need to know about Ben Riley - the artist who literally paints with sound. Okay, so not sound exactly,...

Two original paintings by Marie Louise Wrightson shown part-way through the water gilding process. These two pieces will be included in her upcoming exhibition at The Acorn Gallery in Pocklington on Saturday 17th May.

Exploring the Art of Water Gilding with Marie L...

How One Artist Taught Herself This Ancient Tradition   In the hands of Scottish artist Marie Louise Wrightson, traditional techniques are far more than just heritage—they’re integral to the magic...

Exploring the Art of Water Gilding with Marie L...

How One Artist Taught Herself This Ancient Tradition   In the hands of Scottish artist Marie Louise Wrightson, traditional techniques are far more than just heritage—they’re integral to the magic...