Unique ACEO Mini Art

Commission your very own original ACEO! Send us a message with your idea and we will send you a free estimate. For more information on owning a piece of original miniature art click here to contact us or to see more Art Cards take a look here 

Defying Gravity

If you love your musicals then the award winning show Wicked is a must to go and see. Based on Gregory Maguire's best selling novel, the musical has a whole new story to be tell about the land of Oz. So happy to finally get to see this at the Victoria Apollo theatre in London at the weekend. A very clever storyline told by an incredible cast with their amazing voices! Next on the long list would have to be The Lion King I think :)

While on the theme of witches, here's a freshly painted double ACEO appropriately entitled 'Defying Gravity'

What the duck!!

We recently delivered four framed original paintings to The Showcase Gallery in Richmond, North Yorkshire to be exhibited over the next few months. The Showcase Gallery is dedicated to exhibiting new work from exciting artists based in Yorkshire and North East England. The gallery boasts an eclectic mix of quality originals and prints.

“You could say we have northern roots, but a global spirit.” Lulu & Kelly Fidler  

To see more of what The Showcase Gallery has to offer just click here!

Over the May bank holiday weekend, with the sun shining, it seemed the perfect time to pop along to the Showcase Gallery with some family after a scenic country road trip. We certainly timed it right as we also happened to fall upon Richmond's Duck Club Race Day. This Traditional event see's around 2,000 (numbered) Plastic Ducks let loose into the River Swale. A popular family event in the town!

After some fish and chips by the river, the best way to end the day, was a look in one of our favourite shops in the town - York House. This amazing shop features seemingly endless floors of antiques and unique gifts to rummage through - it's hard not to come away with something new!

For more information on Richmond and upcoming events click here!

This journey I am taking

Since it's creeping around to that time of year again, here's a May trend Etsy treasury on a graduation & travel theme 'This Journey I am taking'

Sunshine and Mini Art

It's only taken until May for the sun to make an appearence here in the north of England. Let's hope it stays around for a while - well at least for the weekend, dare I mention the word BBQ! It's great to have the lighter nights now as it means more hours of sunlight for painting. Here's a peak at some of our latest original Mini Art, ACEO Cards - my personal favourite would have to be the Little Pig! 

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Nest Gallery spring exhibition preview

 

Last weekend we headed through to Barnard Castle for Nest Galleries spring exhibition preview featuring our very own Chris James Saunders. As Nest is showcasing a range of work from paintings and photography to textiles and ceramics it's a worthwhile trip as there really is something to suit everyones tastes. A few of our particular favourites included Eiann Cosgrove's watercolour and oil paintings, Beverley Holmes-Wright's beautiful and intricate textile work and Petra Lloyd's unique Ceramics.

The exhibition is running until November 30th 2013 so there is plenty of time to enjoy a cultural day out as well as the added bonus of taking in the beautiful countryside of the Northeast!

octopus triptych

A triptych ACEO which would look great framed.

Available now at The Curious Treehouse (click here)