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When ‘Little Acorns’ GROW - An Artists Road to Being Published!

When ‘Little Acorns’ GROW - An Artists Road to Being Published!

  In February 2023 John and I received an email from a new artist asking us if we were interested in representing their work. This in itself isn't unusual and obviously we can’t say yes to everyone, but sometimes an artist will stand out from the crowd and Angus Gardner is one of them. Angus has an incredible 25 year background in commercial art and works with some fabulous and very reputable brands but the work has always been done to a brief, rather than from the freedom of his inner-self so his incredible talent had never actually been given free...


Walks with Obi - The Debut Collection from Angus Gardner!

Diane Wass

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Walks with Obi - The Debut Collection from Angus Gardner!

Angus Gardner has been an artist for over 25 years. In fact, there is an excellent chance that you will have seen his work without even knowing it was him! Angus has so far spent his career creating incredible artwork for commercial enterprises, from small but specialised high-end items to bespoke art pieces to adorn events like the Edinburgh festival. His award-winning artwork has passed across some very prestigious desks belonging to several very well-known and highly respected British Brands! He receives a brief from the company and he works to that brief, working to their needs and requirements and...


Hidden behind the H... an artists story...

Hidden behind the H... an artists story...

Born 1964 Born in Liverpool. I was in the Pompidou centre in Paris, the huge modern art museum that is famous across the world and I was taking in all the exhibits and displays when I came across an empty exhibition room. I walked to the centre of the room and placed my plastic bag on the floor with my can of Pepsi by the side and then stood away.   It was fascinating to see what then happened with twelve people coming into the room within a ten minute period... three walked straight out in disbelief, however the remaining people...


And The Winner Is...?

And The Winner Is...?

Every year we like to tell you who has won our 'Little Acorns' Top Sellers Award, in other words, who has sold the most pieces in the last twelve months... and now the results are in:  In FIRST Place:  Danny Abrahams Yorkshire artist Danny Abrahams has continued to go from strength to strength with his heart-warming paintings of peace, love and family time. In these trying times his works bring much happiness and with a growing collection of limited edition works too, there is something for every pocket... oOo  In SECOND Place:  Kealey Farmer The lovely Kealey Farmer puts her heart and...


TIM SHORTEN - Painting The Music of Life

TIM SHORTEN - Painting The Music of Life

Artist Tim Shorten’s love of nostalgia shows in his stylish portrayal of a bygone era, a time when the pace of life was slower and the interactions between people were  more intense, more personal...

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