Thursday 29 March 2012


Brand New Ronnie Wood 2012
Live Studies Collection



"My art is almost like a compulsion. When I get Inspired
I feel almost possessed and I just have to paint"







It is with great pleasure here at Castle Galleries Newcastle that we are able to give you a sneak preview of the brand new 'Live Studies' collection of limited edition art by Ronnie Wood.


Following the fantastic success of the first release of work by Ronnie Wood, we are delighted to present to you here a first look at the new body of work before the official release in April. This new series of work is available as a suite of four intricate pen and ink drawings, by Ronnie, which coincides with the 35 year anniversary of his meteoric musical career.

These pieces take inspiration from artists such as Matisse, Van Gogh and Picasso, which is seen through these energentic line drawings. The washes of colour add movement to the work encompassing the swagger of Mick Jagger against the laid back demeanor of Charlie Watts.






Ronnie Wood - Live Studies Collection




"He convincingly displays the intimacy of the relationship between
subject and artist and the result is positively visceral as his work conveys all the wonder of a live concert"



 

Ronnie Wood - Live Studies

Portfolio of Four Hand Signed Limited Edition Prints
Edition of 295
Image Size: 15.75" x 11"

Framed £2650
Unframed £1950



 




With success of Ronnie's first release of artwork, it is anticipated that these will very soon be gone, so we are very excited to be able to offer you a sneak peak at these images ahead of the official release in April.


If you would like to reserve this stunning suite of four pieces to add to your collection, please contact the gallery as we are able to take pre-orders against the suite of four paintings now.

The collection can be reserved for a 25% deposit which is fully refundable should you change your mind. If you are in two minds these pieces I would highly recommend reserving a copy as you may not get another chance at a later date!


To reserve your copy now please call the gallery on

0191 2332200
or


 
We look forward to hearing from you soon.

Sarah, Mandy and Lindsay







CASTLE GALLERIES NEWCASTLE HAS NOW MOVED!!!

You can find us at....

21, Market Street,
Newcastle Upon Tyne
NE1 6JE

Tel: 01912 332200



Thursday 15 March 2012

 INTRODUCING BILLY CONNOLLY 
BORN ON A RAINY DAY





It is with great pleasure here at Castle Galleries Newcastle, we announce the launch of a brand new collection of limited edition art by Billy Connolly.

 
Billy Connolly is most well known as a Scottish comedian, musician, presenter and actor. His first trade, in the early 1960s, was as a welder in the Glasgow shipyards, but he gave it up towards the end of the decade to pursue a career as a folk singer in the Humblebums and subsequently as a soloist. In the early 1970s he made the transition from folk-singer with a comedic persona to full-fledged comedian, a role in which he continues. He also became an actor, and has appeared in high profile films, from Indecent Proposal (1993) to Mrs. Brown (1997), for which he was nominated for a BAFTA; The Last Samurai (2003) through to Lemony Snicket’s A Series of Unfortunate Events (2004), to name but a few.

2012 sees Connolly’s artistic expression take a new path, in the form of fine art. In 2007, on a dull, cold and rainy day in Montreal, Connolly happened upon an art shop, where the urge to create took hold. Several hours and several Canadian dollars later, Connolly was back in his hotel room with a veritable smorgasbord of art supplies and a creative demon to exorcise.

 
His process is similar to that of the Surrealist Automatism movement, whereby the artist allows the hand to move randomly across the paper or canvas, without an intent to create anything specifically. Indeed, Connolly’s images seem to evolve as they are being created and he allows the image the freedom to become whatever it was destined to become. ‘Surreal’ literally translating as ‘above reality’ perfectly fits these creations.


I am delighted to present to you below a preview look at the new body of work, ‘Born On A Rainy Day’, which is a series of pen and ink drawings, created by Connolly over the last two years, before the official launch on Saturday 17th here at the gallery. This release of work encapsulates Billy’s thought-provoking characters, seemingly without identity. They are a product of Connolly’s vivid imagination; real and recognisable characters, portrayed in a surreal, almost dreamlike way.




‘Sandy & Andy McKay’

Hand Signed Limited Edition of 95
Size: 30" x 20"

Framed £625
Paper only £395 
 
 
 
 
 
‘Happy New Haircut’

Hand Signed Limited Edition of 95
Size: 30" x 20"

Framed £625
Paper only £395 
 
 



‘Pink Tie and Hanky’

Hand Signed Limited Edition of 95
Size: 30" x 20"

Framed £625
Paper only £395 
 
 
 
 
‘Blue Angel’

Hand Signed Limited Edition of 95
Size: 30" x 20"

Framed £625
Paper only £395 
 
 
 
 
 
‘The Man In The Long Grass’

Hand Signed Limited Edition of 95
Size: 30" x 20"

Framed £625
Paper only £395 
 
 
 
 
‘Walkies’

Hand Signed Limited Edition of 95
Size: 30" x 20"

Framed £625
Paper only £395



Also available as a portfolio of 6
Framed £3,500
Paper Only £2,250




The official launch of the ‘Born On A Rainy Day’ collection is available here at the gallery from the 17th March however we see these extraordinary pieces selling out very quickly, so please do not hesitate to pre-order your favourites now to avoid disappointment.

To reserve your copy you can call us here at the gallery on

0191 2332200
or

If you have any queries or questions about any of these pieces please do not hesitate to contact us here at the gallery. We look forward to hearing from you soon.


 

Kind regards,

The Team at Newcastle,


Sarah, Mandy and Lindsay












About the Gallery

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Castle Galleries, Newcastle opened on August 1st 2008. Specialising in contemporary fine art from some of the UK's most collectable artists. Displaying an ever changing collection from the porfolio of Washington Green Fine Art we aim to bring a vibrant selection of art to the North East. Showing a diverse range of original, limited edition prints and sculptures we aim to bring quality affordable art to the region. We host regular exhibitions and artist appearances throughout the year.